CPV 448 – Paints, Varnishes and Mastics

What does CPV 448 cover?

CPV group 448 covers paints, varnishes, coatings and mastic materials for the construction and maintenance sector. This includes interior and exterior wall paints (emulsion paints, silicate paints, mineral paints), façade paints and façade coatings, industrial paints and protective coatings for steel and concrete, anti-corrosion coating systems (zinc-rich primers, epoxy coatings), floor paints and slip-resistant coatings, road marking paints (cold-applied and thermoplastic), sealants and building mastics, primers and bonding agents, and timber preservative stains and varnishes.

Public contracting authorities include municipal building departments and property management offices (interior paints, façade coatings for offices, schools, swimming pools), municipal civil engineering departments (road marking paint, protective coatings for bridges and engineering structures), national road administrations (corrosion protection for steel bridges), municipal housing companies, and maintenance depots. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Paints and varnishes for the interiors of public buildings must comply with EU Directive 2004/42/EC on volatile organic compounds (VOC limits). For sensitive environments such as hospitals or nurseries, low-emission products with Blauer Engel or equivalent eco-label certification are frequently required. Road marking paints must comply with EN 1436 (retroreflectivity and luminance) and applicable national technical standards. Corrosion protection systems for steel structures are governed by ISO 12944.

Typical Services in CPV 448

• Emulsion and silicate paints for interior and exterior walls
• Façade coatings with algae protection and self-cleaning properties
• Corrosion protection coating systems for steel structures
• Road marking paints (cold-applied and thermoplastic)
• Epoxy floor coatings for workshops and garages
• Timber protective stains and varnishes for exterior joinery
• Joint sealants and building mastics for joints and junctions

Examples of Tenders with CPV 448

• Corrosion protection coating for a steel bridge: Blast cleaning (Sa 2.5) and application of a new corrosion protection system (three-coat system, ISO 12944 Category C5) to a municipal steel bridge with 240 m² of steel surface, including materials supply and execution – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Interior painting for municipal school buildings: Supply of 12,000 litres of interior wall paint (eco-labelled, emulsion, washable, Class 2) for the periodic redecoration of 22 municipal school buildings under a three-year framework agreement – published.
• Road marking paint for a municipal civil engineering department: Framework agreement for the supply of 15,000 kg of cold-applied road marking paint (white and yellow, EN 1436, Class Q3/RL2) and 8,000 kg of thermoplastic marking material for the annual requirements of an urban district authority – published on TED.

Current tenders with CPV 448 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 448 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal building departments, property management offices, highway authorities and bridge maintenance teams procure paints, varnishes and coating materials. VOC compliance, eco-label certification for interior use, EN 1436 compliance for road markings, and ISO 12944 corrosion protection systems are the key quality criteria. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Paint manufacturers, specialist distributors and protective coatings contractors are the relevant bidders. Technical data sheets, environmental certifications (Blauer Engel, EMICODE), and system approvals for corrosion protection are the primary eligibility documentation required.

How does Bond help with CPV 448?

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for coatings and corrosion protection projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger framework contracts for paint and coatings supply that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 448

What does the CPV code 44800000 mean?

The CPV code 44800000 classifies paints, varnishes and mastics within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all coating materials procured by public bodies for building maintenance, road markings and structural protection – from eco-labelled interior emulsions and thermoplastic road paints to multi-coat ISO 12944 corrosion protection systems for steel bridges.

How do I find tenders with CPV 448?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms. Bond aggregates all relevant tenders automatically.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 448?

VOC compliance with EU Directive 2004/42/EC, CE marking under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), eco-label certifications (Blauer Engel or equivalent) where specified, and ISO 12944 system approvals for corrosion protection applications are typically required. The applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.