CPV 228 – Registers, Account Books, Binders, Forms and Office Articles

What does CPV 228 cover?

CPV group 228 (22800000) covers public contracts for registers, account books, binders, forms, and office articles made from paper or card – official registers, minute books, ledgers, accounting books, ring binders, file folders, dividers, index cards, pre-printed official forms, order books, invoice books, and a wide range of paper and card-based office organisational products.

In the public sector, these products are fundamental to administrative operations. Municipal registry offices procure official registers for civil registration records. Financial authorities procure standardised accounting forms and ledger books. Court offices require official case registers and minute books. Police forces use pre-printed report forms and incident record books. Public authorities at all levels procure ring binders, file folders, and index systems for document management. Schools procure exercise books, record cards, and administrative forms.

Within CPV group 220, group 228 covers functional administrative paper products with an organisational purpose, distinguishing it from group 221 (publications and brochures for information) and group 229 (labels, tickets, and identification products). Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 228

• Official registers and minute books for civil registration and administrative records
• Pre-printed official forms for police, courts, financial authorities, and registries
• Ring binders, file folders and archiving materials for public administration
• Exercise books, record cards and administrative forms for public educational institutions

Examples of Tenders with CPV 228

• Official Forms Supply for a State Police Force: A state police authority tenders an annual framework supply of pre-printed official forms including incident report forms, custody records, evidence forms, and administrative documentation for all police stations in the state.
• Ring Binders and Filing Materials for a Municipal Administration: A city administration procures an annual supply of ring binders, file folders, index cards, and dividers for document management across all municipal departments and offices.
• Exercise Books and Administrative Forms for a School Authority: A district school authority procures exercise books, class registers, report card stock, and standard administrative forms for all schools in the district under an annual supply framework agreement.

Current tenders with CPV 228 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 228 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal administrations, state police forces, courts, financial authorities, civil registration offices, public educational institutions, and all public organisations with regular administrative paper product requirements are typical contracting authorities under CPV 228. Procurement is typically organised as annual or multi-year framework agreements.

Companies and Bidders

Office supplies distributors, specialist forms printers, stationery wholesalers, and archiving product manufacturers can win public contracts under CPV 228. Range breadth, product quality, FSC or PEFC certification for paper products, delivery reliability, and competitive pricing are typical requirements. Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 228

What does the CPV code 22800000 mean?

The CPV code 22800000 designates the group "Registers, account books, binders, forms and office articles" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers paper and card-based administrative products including official registers, pre-printed forms, ring binders, file folders, and exercise books procured by public authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 228?

Tenders with CPV 228 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 228?

Typical requirements include FSC or PEFC certification for paper products, quality documentation, delivery reliability across multiple locations, and for specialised forms the ability to meet specific layout and legal format requirements. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.