CPV 315 – Lighting Equipment and Electric Lamps

What does CPV Group 315 cover?

CPV Group 315 (31500000) classifies public contracts for lighting equipment and electric lamps – one of the most frequently procured electrotechnical product categories in the public sector. This includes LED street luminaires and control gear, indoor LED lighting systems for offices, schools and hospitals, decorative and architectural lighting for public spaces, emergency and escape route lighting, explosion-proof and specialist industrial lighting, sports facility floodlighting and tunnel lighting systems.

Street lighting modernisation is the single largest procurement category within CPV 315. Thousands of European municipalities are converting ageing HPS and metal halide street lights to LED technology, driven by energy cost savings, EU energy efficiency obligations and climate action commitments. These projects typically include luminaire supply, control systems (individual or group dimming via DALI or wireless protocols), remote monitoring infrastructure and, often, a long-term maintenance contract.

Interior lighting for new public buildings – schools, administrative offices, care homes, sports halls and libraries – is regularly tendered as part of construction projects. Emergency and escape route lighting, which must comply with EN 60598-2-22, is procured as a distinct package within building electrification contracts, often with specific battery autonomy and self-test requirements.

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 315

• LED street luminaires with dimming and remote monitoring capability
• Interior LED lighting for offices, classrooms and healthcare facilities
• Emergency and escape route luminaires with self-test functionality
• Sports floodlighting on LED for pitches, tracks and halls
• Decorative and architectural lighting for public spaces and bridges
• Tunnel lighting systems with adaptive control

Examples of Tenders with CPV 315

• LED street lighting conversion for a city: A city council tenders supply of 3,500 LED street luminaires with integrated dimming, night dimming profiles and remote monitoring via a central management system, as part of its climate action programme.
• Interior LED lighting for a primary school new-build: A county authority procures LED luminaires, emergency lighting and control systems for a new primary school, specifying lighting classes to EN 12464-1 for classrooms, corridors and sports hall.
• Sports floodlighting for a municipal athletics facility: A city sports authority procures LED floodlighting towers for its athletics track and football pitch, requiring EN 12193 lighting class compliance and glare control to avoid light pollution.

Current tenders with CPV 315 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 315 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, county councils, public building authorities, sports facility operators, hospital building managers and tunnel and road authorities are the primary contracting authorities under CPV 315. Energy efficiency class requirements (EU energy labelling), light quality standards (EN 12464, EN 13201) and, for street lighting, photometric compliance and control system interoperability are standard specification parameters.

Companies and Bidders

LED luminaire manufacturers, lighting distributors, specialist street lighting companies and system integrators offering complete lighting solutions are the typical bidders. Photometric test data, energy efficiency class certification, warranty documentation and, for larger projects, project-specific lighting design capability are key eligibility and evaluation factors.

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 315?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 315)

With tender.match, LED luminaire manufacturers, lighting distributors and street lighting specialists automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 315 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 lighting equipment 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 315)

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

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 315

What does the CPV code 31500000 mean?

The CPV code 31500000 covers the group "Lighting Equipment and Electric Lamps" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the supply of LED street luminaires, interior lighting systems, emergency lighting and specialist lighting equipment to public authorities and institutions across the EU.

How do I find tenders with CPV 315?

Tenders with CPV 315 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 315?

Requirements typically include photometric test data (LDT/IES files), EU energy efficiency class documentation, CE conformity, warranty and service commitments and references for comparable lighting projects. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.