CPV 30 – Office and Computer Equipment

What does CPV 30 cover?

CPV division 30 (30000000) covers public contracts for office and computer equipment – a major procurement division encompassing personal computers, laptops, tablets, monitors, servers, network hardware, storage systems, printers, copiers, multifunctional devices, office machines such as franking machines and shredders, and associated IT accessories, consumables, and supplies.

Office and computer equipment is one of the highest-volume procurement categories across all levels of public administration. Every public authority, school, hospital, police force, and public enterprise requires ongoing procurement of IT hardware and office equipment for replacing and refreshing ageing devices, equipping new workplaces, and supplying specialist operational hardware. Central government departments procure large-scale IT infrastructure contracts. Municipal administrations purchase standardised PC and laptop fleets. Public schools require pupil devices, interactive whiteboards, and printing equipment. Public hospitals procure medical information technology and clinical computing hardware.

Division 30 focuses exclusively on physical hardware and equipment, distinguishing it from division 48 (software) and division 72 (IT services). It interfaces with division 31 (electrical equipment) for UPS and power supply products used in IT infrastructure. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 30

Examples of Tenders with CPV 30

• PC and Laptop Procurement for a Municipal Administration: A city administration tenders a multi-year framework agreement for the supply and delivery of standardised desktop PCs, laptops, and monitors for workplace refresh across all municipal departments and satellite offices.
• Server Infrastructure for a State Data Centre: A state IT service centre procures blade server systems, storage area network hardware, and network switching infrastructure for an upgrade of the central government data centre.
• School IT Equipment for a District Education Authority: A district education authority procures pupil laptops, teacher workstations, interactive flat-panel displays, and Wi-Fi infrastructure for a digital classroom programme across all primary and secondary schools in the district.

Current tenders with CPV 30 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 30 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state government departments, municipal administrations, public school authorities, public hospitals and university hospitals, state police forces, public research institutions, and all public bodies with regular IT hardware and office equipment requirements are typical contracting authorities under CPV 30. IT hardware procurement is one of the largest procurement categories by value in the public sector.

Companies and Bidders

IT hardware manufacturers and distributors, office equipment suppliers, specialist IT resellers, and managed print service providers can win public contracts under CPV 30. Relevant quality certifications (ISO 9001), environmental certifications (Energy Star, EPEAT, Blue Angel), WEEE compliance, warranty and support service levels, and delivery logistics capability are typical requirements. 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 30?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 30)

With tender.match, IT hardware distributors and office equipment suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 30 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 computer and office equipment 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 30)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for office and computer equipment contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for large IT hardware framework contracts, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and lot coverage – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 30

What does CPV division 30 cover?

CPV division 30 covers all public contracts for office and computer equipment hardware, including PCs, laptops, tablets, monitors, servers, network equipment, printers, copiers, franking machines, and IT accessories and supplies. It covers physical hardware only, not software or IT services.

How do I find tenders with CPV 30?

Tenders with CPV 30 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 30?

Typical requirements include ISO 9001, EPEAT or Energy Star environmental certifications, WEEE compliance, manufacturer authorised reseller status, warranty and support SLA capability, and logistics capacity for volume delivery. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.