CPV 45 — Construction work Tenders 2026

Construction work contracts under CPV division 45 represent the highest-volume procurement category on TED Europa. They cover civil engineering, building works, infrastructure, roads, water systems, and specialist construction including demolition, electrical installation, and finishing works. Above-threshold works contracts (approximately €5.4 million for most contracting authorities) must be published on TED under EU Directive 2014/24/EU, making this one of the most comprehensively covered categories in EU procurement data. Both large prime contractors and specialist subcontractors monitor this division continuously — prime contractors to identify new project opportunities, subcontractors to identify which lead contractors are winning major works in their region.

Contracting authorities publishing CPV 45 tenders include national road agencies, rail operators, municipal governments, water utilities, and ministries of public works. Award notices for construction contracts disclose the winning company, contract value, number of bids received, and contract duration — data that enables competitive intelligence about who is winning what, at what price, in each member state. Suppliers in adjacent sectors (CPV 71 engineering services, CPV 44 construction materials) should also monitor CPV 45 to identify upcoming works that will require professional services appointments or materials supply.

Contract notices under CPV division 45 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 45

What types of works are covered under CPV 45?

CPV 45 covers all construction works categories: civil engineering (CPV 45200000), building construction (CPV 45210000), infrastructure works (CPV 45230000), electrical installation (CPV 45310000), plumbing and sanitary (CPV 45330000), and completion works (CPV 45400000). Road works, railway works, water supply, and sewage infrastructure also fall within this division.

What is the publication threshold for construction contracts on TED?

Works contracts above approximately €5.4 million must be published on TED for most contracting authorities. This threshold is lower for central government authorities. Many member states also publish smaller contracts voluntarily on national procurement platforms. Always check the TED notice for the applicable threshold category.

How are construction bids evaluated in EU procurement?

Construction tenders are typically evaluated on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) basis, combining price with quality factors such as methodology, environmental management approach, subcontracting plan, and project timeline. Price-only evaluation is permitted but increasingly rare for complex works. Technical qualification (financial standing, past experience, insurance) is assessed in a separate selection stage before evaluation of offers.

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