CPV 446 – Tanks, Reservoirs, Radiators and Boilers

What does CPV 446 cover?

CPV Group 446 covers tanks, reservoirs, containers, central heating radiators and heating boilers procured by public contracting authorities for a range of infrastructure, industrial and building services applications. This includes above-ground and underground storage tanks for fuels, chemicals and water; pressure vessels for compressed air and gas storage; central heating radiators and convectors for building heating systems; hot water storage cylinders and buffer tanks; industrial and commercial boilers for building heating and process applications; and reactor vessels and industrial containers for process applications.

Storage tanks are procured by municipal fuel depots, water utilities, fire brigades (for water and foam concentrate storage), and public works operations that maintain stocks of fuel, road salt solutions and other operational fluids. Central heating radiators and boilers are core components of public building heating systems, procured when new buildings are commissioned or when heating systems are refurbished as part of energy efficiency improvement programmes.

Pressure vessels and boilers must comply with the EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU, which sets essential safety requirements for vessels above specified pressure-volume thresholds. Radiators and convectors for wet central heating systems must conform to relevant EN performance standards. Heating boilers must comply with the EU Ecodesign Regulation for space heaters (Regulation (EU) 813/2013). Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 446

• Above-ground fuel storage tanks for public depots and emergency fuel reserves
• Underground water storage tanks for fire suppression and water reserves
• Pressure vessels and compressed air receivers for workshop systems
• Central heating radiators and panel convectors for public buildings
• Hot water boilers and gas condensing boilers for public building heating
• Buffer tanks and thermal storage vessels for heat pump and solar heating systems

Examples of Tenders with CPV 446

• Heating Boiler Replacement for State Office Buildings: A state property authority tenders the replacement of gas condensing boilers in 22 administrative buildings, with a combined nominal output of 14 MW, including controls, flue systems and five-year maintenance contracts.
• Central Heating Radiators for Hospital Ward Refurbishment: A hospital trust procures panel radiators and towel rail radiators for the full refurbishment of six patient wards, with specific heat output requirements per room and thermostatic radiator valve control systems.
• Fuel Storage Tank for Municipal Fleet Depot: A municipality procures a 50,000-litre double-skin above-ground diesel storage tank with leak detection, dispensing pumps, metering and security fencing for its central vehicle depot.

Current tenders with CPV 446 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 446 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal fleet operators, state building and property authorities, water utilities, hospitals, public works departments and schools are among the primary procurers under CPV 446. Heating system refurbishments are driven by energy efficiency targets and the transition to low-carbon heating technologies such as heat pumps, district heating connections and hydrogen-ready boilers.

Companies and Bidders

Storage tank manufacturers, boiler manufacturers, radiator producers, pressure vessel specialists and heating system installers are the core bidders under CPV 446. CE marking and compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU are mandatory for pressure vessels and boilers above specified thresholds. Ecodesign compliance data and seasonal space heating efficiency (ηs) figures are standard requirements for boilers. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 446?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 446)

With tender.match, tank manufacturers and heating equipment suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 446 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching tank and heating equipment contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 446)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for heating system or tank installation projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for complex heating system replacement projects requiring civil, mechanical and electrical integration, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 446

What does the CPV code 44600000 mean?

The CPV code 44600000 designates the group "Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels; central-heating radiators and boilers" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers storage tanks, pressure vessels, radiators and heating boilers for public infrastructure and buildings.

How do I find tenders with CPV 446?

Tenders with CPV 446 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-matched tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 446?

CE marking and compliance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU are mandatory for pressure vessels and boilers above PED thresholds. Ecodesign compliance and energy efficiency labelling under EU Regulation 813/2013 are required for heating boilers. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.