CPV 449 – Natural Stone, Limestone, Gypsum and Slate

What does CPV 449 cover?

CPV group 449 covers natural rock, mineral building materials and related products. This includes dimension stone (granite, sandstone, limestone, marble, basalt as slabs, setts, kerbs and façade elements), crushed rock aggregates and ballast (for road construction, railway track, drainage), limestone and lime (as raw material, filler, hydrated lime for ground improvement and water treatment), gypsum and anhydrite (as raw material and binder), roofing and wall slate, gravel and sand (natural gravel, crushed sand for concrete and civil engineering), and mineral wool insulation materials.

Public contracting authorities include municipal civil engineering departments (aggregates, ballast for roads and paths), national highway administrations (chippings, crushed sand for asphalt surfacing), municipal cemetery offices (natural stone works, grave slabs), historic buildings conservation and listed building authorities (historic stone for restorations), municipalities for public square design (natural stone paving), and railway operators (track ballast). The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Aggregates for road construction are governed by EN 13043 (aggregates for asphalt) and EN 13242 (aggregates for unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures). Dimension stone for façades and flooring must be tested to EN 12058 (floor slabs) or EN 1342 (setts). Roofing slate is covered by EN 492. CE marking under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is mandatory for most stone products.

Typical Services in CPV 449

• Natural stone setts (granite, basalt) for squares and pedestrian zones
• Aggregates and ballast for road and path construction
• Track ballast for railway infrastructure
• Limestone and hydrated lime for ground improvement
• Roofing slate for listed building restoration works
• Kerbs in natural stone or reconstituted stone
• Sand and gravel for concrete and civil engineering works

Examples of Tenders with CPV 449

• Granite setts for inner-city public realm: Supply of 8,500 m² of granite setts (100/100 mm, sawn and flamed, grey, EN 1342) and 3,200 linear metres of granite kerbs (150/300 mm) for the redesign of a historic town centre, with declaration of origin and declaration of performance – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Track ballast for a tram line: Supply of 12,000 tonnes of track ballast (basalt, EN 13450, grading 31.5/63 mm, Purity Class A) for the renewal of a 4.5 km section of a municipal tramway – published.
• Roofing slate for a listed building restoration: Supply of 1,800 m² of slate roof tiles (natural slate, rectangular format 300×200 mm, Quality Class T1 to EN 492) for the heritage-compliant re-roofing of a historic town hall – published on TED.

Current tenders with CPV 449 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 449 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal civil engineering and highways departments, railway operators, listed building authorities and cemetery offices procure natural stone and aggregate products. EN standard compliance, CE marking under the CPR, declarations of origin and quality classifications are the technical requirements. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Quarry operators, natural stone merchants, aggregate suppliers and roofing slate producers are the relevant bidders. CE marking of products, third-party quality monitoring certificates, and the capacity to supply large quantities are the essential eligibility criteria for public tenders.

How does Bond help with CPV 449?

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for natural stone and infrastructure projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger road construction and infrastructure projects requiring large volumes of ballast and natural stone 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 449

What does the CPV code 44900000 mean?

The CPV code 44900000 classifies natural stone, limestone, gypsum and slate within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all natural rock and mineral building materials procured by public bodies – from granite setts for public squares and track ballast for railways to roofing slate for listed building restorations.

How do I find tenders with CPV 449?

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 449?

CE marking under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) with a declaration of performance, compliance with applicable EN product standards (EN 1342, EN 13043, EN 13450, EN 492 as applicable), and third-party factory production control certificates are typically required. For listed building works, origin documentation may be required by the heritage authority. The applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.