CPV 4523 – Road Construction

What does CPV 4523 cover?

CPV 4523 covers all works in the field of road and path construction. This includes the new construction and renewal of carriageways with asphalt concrete, mastic asphalt or paving, the construction of footpaths and cycle paths, car parks and access roads, as well as works on kerbs, gutters and drainage installations. The renewal of road markings, safety barriers and road drainage systems also falls within this area. Road construction covers both the pavement layers (base course, binder course, surface course) and preparatory works on the subbase and formation level.

In the context of public procurement, road construction is one of the largest contract fields. Federal trunk roads, state and district roads, and municipal roads and cycle path networks are continuously renewed and expanded. Renewal works on roads within built-up areas are of particular importance, frequently combined with replacement of the utility infrastructure. Sustainable materials, noise-reducing asphalts and the integration of stormwater infiltration are current requirements in road construction tenders.

Contracting authorities include federal trunk road administrations, state road construction authorities, municipal civil engineering offices and public works departments. Contract values range from small surface dressing works within built-up areas to multi-year construction sections on federal motorways. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 4523

• Asphalt works: milling, placement of base, binder and surface courses
• Paving works using concrete, natural stone and block paving
• Construction of kerbs, gutters and deep kerbs
• New construction and renewal of cycle and footpaths
• Construction of car parks and paved operational areas
• Road marking and road equipment (delineator posts, safety barriers)
• Road drainage: slot drains, road gullies, stormwater treatment plants

Examples of Tenders with CPV 4523

• Surface renewal on federal road B 27: A state roads authority tenders surface renewal on an 8 km federal road, including milling of the surface course to 15 cm, placement of noise-optimised surface course (SMA 8 LA), renewal of road markings and repair of safety barriers.
• New construction of cycle express route: A municipal purpose association tenders the construction of a 4 km cycle express route in open countryside, encompassing earthworks, frost protection layer, asphalt base and surface course at 4.0 m width, kerb installation and lighting infrastructure.
• Urban road renewal with utility works: A municipality combines the renewal of a main through-road with replacement of the water supply pipeline; road construction works are awarded under CPV 4523, with sewer and utility works as a separate lot.

Current tenders with CPV 4523 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 4523 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal trunk road companies, state road construction authorities, municipal civil engineering offices and road maintenance departments are the central contracting authorities in road construction. They award new construction, renewal and maintenance works in accordance with annual or multi-year construction programmes. Maintenance works on federal trunk roads are generally subject to EU-wide procedures; municipal road maintenance is frequently covered by framework agreements.

Companies and Bidders

Road construction companies and asphalt contractors with their own mixing plant or secured asphalt supply are the typical bidders. Eligibility requirements include technical capacities (asphalt finishers, rollers, milling machines), qualified specialist personnel (site manager with road construction expertise), evidence of quality assurance and reference projects for comparable road construction works. For larger lots, evidence of construction capacity and binder certificates are required.

Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 4523?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 4523)

With tender.match, road construction companies and asphalt contractors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 4523 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 road construction tenders 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 4523)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for road construction projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger road construction tenders 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 4523

What does the CPV code 45230000 mean?

The CPV code 45230000 represents the class of road and path construction works in the European procurement classification system. It covers all services for the construction and renewal of traffic surfaces, from federal motorways to cycle paths and car parks. Subordinate codes differentiate by road type and surface.

How do I find tenders with CPV 4523?

Tenders with CPV 4523 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP). Many municipal road renewal works are published on the respective state platforms – Bond aggregates all these sources and filters by company region and capability profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 4523?

Bidders must comply with the procurement procedures set out in the VgV for EU-threshold contracts and the UVgO for sub-threshold contracts, and must demonstrate all required technical qualifications and quality assurance capabilities.