CPV 42 — Industrial machinery Tenders 2026

Industrial machinery under CPV division 42 covers EU procurement of process equipment, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, industrial furnaces, mixing and filtering equipment, and general-purpose machinery for industrial applications. Major contracting authorities include public utilities (water treatment, waste management, energy production), defence manufacturing establishments, public industrial enterprises, universities and research institutions with applied laboratory facilities, and hospital sterilisation and laundry operations. This division spans a vast range of equipment types — from small laboratory pumps to large-scale water treatment trains.

Industrial machinery procurement in the EU public sector is governed by the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), soon to be replaced by the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for machinery with digital components. CE marking under the Machinery Directive is required for virtually all equipment in this category. ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) certification is required for equipment operating in potentially explosive atmospheres — relevant for oil and gas, chemical, and wastewater treatment procurement. Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) applies to boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and piping assemblies above specified pressure ratings.

Contract notices under CPV division 42 are published by contracting authorities across all 27 EU member states on TED Europa. Verify current deadlines directly on TED before beginning bid preparation, as corrigenda (correction notices) may have modified the original published deadline. Estimated values shown are from the original contract notice — final awarded values are disclosed in Contract Award Notices published after the procedure concludes.

Frequently Asked Questions — CPV 42

What directives govern industrial machinery procurement in the EU?

The Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) — being replaced by Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 — requires CE marking for machinery placed on the EU market. The ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) covers equipment for explosive atmospheres. The Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) covers pressurised equipment above threshold ratings. The Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) covers electrical machinery. Applicable directives depend on the specific equipment type and operating environment.

How are large water treatment equipment contracts structured?

Water treatment plant equipment contracts typically use an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) model or separate lots: process equipment (CPV 42), civil works (CPV 45), electrical installation (CPV 31), and commissioning services (CPV 51). Major equipment lots (membranes, UV systems, pumping stations) are usually awarded separately to specialist suppliers. Framework agreements for standard pumps and ancillary equipment allow call-off orders without fresh competition.

What are the EU Machinery Regulation changes relevant to procurement?

The new EU Machinery Regulation (2023/1230), applying from 2027, introduces key changes including: mandatory cybersecurity requirements for internet-connected machinery, enhanced risk assessment documentation, digital technical files and declarations, and expanded scope to cover certain AI-controlled machinery. Contracting authorities will need to update technical specifications to reference the new Regulation once it applies.

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