CPV 313 – Insulated Wire and Cable

What does CPV Group 313 cover?

CPV Group 313 (31300000) classifies public contracts for insulated wire and cable – the conductors that carry electrical power and data signals throughout buildings, infrastructure and networks. This includes PVC and XLPE insulated power cables in low and medium voltage, fire-resistant and halogen-free cables for safety-critical applications, coaxial cables for communication and broadcast systems, data and signal cables (Cat 6/6A/7/8 for structured cabling), and fibre optic cables and patch cords. Winding wires for motors and transformers also fall within this group.

Public sector cable procurement spans a wide range of project types. New public building construction requires structured data cabling networks and power installation cables. Streetlight infrastructure projects require underground power supply cables. Railway and tramway electrification projects procure contact wires, feeder cables and return conductors. Data centre fit-outs for public IT authorities require high-density fibre and copper structured cabling. Grid reinforcement projects by municipal utilities involve bulk procurement of medium-voltage underground cables.

Cable specifications in public tenders frequently reference European standards (EN 50266 for flame propagation, EN 60332 for fire resistance, EN 50575 for construction products cable classification) and environmental requirements regarding halogen content and heavy metal restrictions.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 amending the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 313

• Low-voltage power installation cables (NYM, NYMJ, NYY)
• Medium-voltage underground power cables (NA2XS2Y)
• Fire-resistant and halogen-free cables for escape routes
• Structured data cabling (Cat 6A, Cat 7, fibre optic)
• Coaxial cables for broadcast, CCTV and antenna systems
• Railway contact wires and electrification cables

Examples of Tenders with CPV 313

• Underground cable supply for a street lighting project: A municipality procures NYY underground power cables in 300 m drum lengths for the power supply circuits of its new LED street lighting infrastructure covering 15 km of road.
• Structured data cabling for a university campus: A university procures Cat 6A shielded cables, fibre optic trunk cables and associated patch panels for a campus-wide structured cabling renovation across twelve buildings.
• Fire-resistant cable supply for a hospital new-build: A hospital authority procures halogen-free, fire-resistant cables (IEC 60331 rated) for all safety circuit wiring including emergency lighting, fire alarm and smoke extraction systems.

Current tenders with CPV 313 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 313 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal utilities, building authorities, transport infrastructure operators (rail, tramway), public hospital building departments and data centre operators are the primary contracting authorities under CPV 313. Standards compliance, third-party test certification and factory quality assurance documentation are standard requirements.

Companies and Bidders

Cable manufacturers, electrical wholesale distributors and structured cabling specialists are the main bidders. Compliance with EN/IEC cable standards, third-party type test certificates, CPR (Construction Products Regulation) fire classification documentation and capacity for large-volume drummed cable supply are key eligibility requirements.

Information on eligibility criteria and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 313?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 313)

With tender.match, cable manufacturers, electrical wholesalers and structured cabling specialists automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 313 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 cable supply 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 313)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for cable supply projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger infrastructure cabling projects, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 313

What does the CPV code 31300000 mean?

The CPV code 31300000 covers the group "Insulated Wire and Cable" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the supply of power cables, data cables, fire-resistant cables and fibre optic infrastructure to public building, infrastructure and utility projects.

How do I find tenders with CPV 313?

Tenders with CPV 313 are published at EU level on TED. Below-threshold contracts are commonly found on national platforms. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted results.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 313?

Requirements typically include EN/IEC standard compliance, CPR fire classification documentation (Dca and above for public buildings), type test certificates, quantity delivery capability and references for comparable cable supply. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.