CPV 452 – Building and Civil Engineering Works

What does CPV 452 cover?

CPV 452 forms the core of the construction sector within the European procurement classification and covers a broad spectrum of building and civil engineering works. In the building sector, this includes the construction of residential and commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, industrial halls and public administrative buildings. Civil engineering covers roads and paths, bridges, tunnels, dams, and drainage and supply infrastructure. This group is therefore of considerable relevance to virtually all public construction projects.

The award of services under CPV 452 frequently takes the form of general contractor agreements or individual trade contracts for clearly defined portions of construction works. Contracts can cover new construction, extensions, modernisations and refurbishments of existing structures. Contracting authorities in this segment range from federal agencies and state building offices to municipalities, local authorities and public companies such as municipal housing associations.

Given the contract values involved, which frequently exceed EU thresholds in public construction, many tenders under CPV 452 are published on TED and conducted as open or restricted procedures. Special eligibility requirements apply for structural engineering, statics and the use of specialist construction methods. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 452

Examples of Tenders with CPV 452

• New construction of a primary school with sports hall: A municipality tenders the construction of a four-stream primary school with an adjoining three-court sports hall as a general contractor service, covering all shell and finishing works including external areas on a site of approximately 8,500 m².
• Refurbishment and extension of a motorway bridge: A regional roads authority awards the refurbishment of a dilapidated bridge structure on a federal motorway and the construction of a new extension superstructure for an additional lane, with particular requirements for working under live traffic conditions.
• New construction of a district administrative building: A county council tenders the shell construction of a five-storey administrative building with underground car park, encompassing reinforced concrete works, masonry, element façade and complete site development.

Current tenders with CPV 452 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 452 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal building authorities, state building offices, municipal construction departments, civil engineering offices and public housing companies are the central contracting authorities in this group. They award construction services for schools, administrative buildings, roads, bridges and supply infrastructure. Due to the high contract values, procurement predominantly follows the provisions of VOB/A and – for EU-wide procedures – the VgV.

Companies and Bidders

Construction companies and general contractors wishing to participate in tenders under CPV 452 must generally provide extensive evidence of eligibility: references for comparable construction projects, qualified site management and engineering personnel, evidence of financial capacity, and appropriate insurance. For specialist services such as tunnelling or specialist civil engineering, additional competence and certification evidence is 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 452?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 452)

With tender.match, construction companies and general contractors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 452 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 building 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 452)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for building projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger building 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 452

What does the CPV code 45200000 mean?

The CPV code 45200000 represents the entire group of building and civil engineering works in the European procurement system. It is used when a contract covers various types of services within this group or when no more precise classification is appropriate. Subordinate codes at class and category level enable a more precise description of the contract subject.

How do I find tenders with CPV 452?

Tenders with CPV 452 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and filters them precisely by company competency and region.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 452?

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 provide all required evidence of technical and financial suitability.