CPV 90 – Sewage, Refuse, Cleaning and Environmental Services

What does CPV 90 cover?

CPV division 90 covers sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services procured by public contracting authorities — in particular municipalities. These include sewage disposal and wastewater treatment, waste collection and disposal, street cleaning and winter maintenance, landfill management, recycling and recyclables collection, contaminated water treatment, and environmental and soil remediation. Pest control, disinfection, and cleaning services for environmental installations are also classified within this division.

This division is of outstanding importance for municipalities, as waste disposal and sewage management are statutory mandatory tasks of local public service provision. Waste associations, municipal utilities, and public disposal companies commission private service providers when in-house delivery is not economically or technically feasible. The procurement volume in this sector is considerable.

The environmental services industry is strongly shaped by regulatory requirements. The Circular Economy Act, the EU Waste Framework Directive, and requirements for separate collection of recyclables determine the performance requirements in procurement specifications. Sustainability criteria such as recycling quotas, zero-emission vehicle fleets, and the digitalisation of waste logistics are gaining importance as award criteria. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 90

Examples of Tenders with CPV 90

• Waste collection and disposal for a rural district: A waste association tenders the collection and disposal of residual, organic, paper, and packaging waste in a district of 250,000 inhabitants for ten years — requiring modern collection vehicles with low-emission powertrains and a digital route management system.
• Sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection: A municipality awards the annual cleaning and CCTV inspection of approximately 200 km of sewerage network, including damage recording, condition classification, and reporting in a GIS-compatible format.
• Contaminated land remediation: A municipal property management office tenders soil remediation and groundwater treatment on a contaminated industrial brownfield site, including disposal documentation and regulatory sign-off.

Current tenders with CPV 90 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV Division 90 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, waste associations, water and sewage utilities, and environmental authorities are the central contracting authorities. They award disposal, cleaning, and environmental remediation contracts when in-house capacity is insufficient or when competition delivers cost savings. Awards are frequently structured as long-term framework contracts or concessions, as planning certainty is important for investment in vehicles and plant.

Companies and Bidders

Waste disposal companies, cleaning service providers, environmental service companies, and recycling enterprises are the primary bidders. Waste management permits, transport licences under waste law, vehicle capacity evidence, recycling plant certifications, and references from comparable disposal contracts are required. ISO 14001 environmental management systems are increasingly required as an eligibility criterion. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 90?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 90)

With tender.match, waste disposal companies and environmental service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 90 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 waste collection and cleaning 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 90)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for environmental projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger waste and cleaning contracts 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 90

What does the CPV code 90000000 mean?

The CPV code 90000000 designates the entire division of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all services of the municipal and industrial waste management sector as well as environmental remediation services. Subordinate codes specify the type of environmental service.

How do I find tenders with CPV 90?

Tenders with CPV 90 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 90?

Bidders are typically required to present waste management licences, transport permits under waste law, disposal certificates, vehicle capacity evidence, and references from comparable disposal contracts. ISO 14001 certifications and energy management systems are increasingly required. Details are governed by the VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.