CPV 322 – Telecommunications Services

What does CPV 322 cover?

CPV Group 322 covers telecommunications services – the use of telecoms infrastructure in the form of services that public contracting authorities purchase from network operators and telecoms providers. This includes fixed-line telephony (ISDN, VoIP, SIP trunks), mobile services (voice, data, LTE, 5G) for official devices, internet access services (DSL, fibre, cable) for authority premises, and dedicated data transmission services (MPLS, SD-WAN) for the secure interconnection of government sites.

Telecommunications services are essential infrastructure for public bodies, typically procured under framework agreements or multi-year contracts. Key considerations include availability guarantees (SLAs), security requirements (e.g. end-to-end encryption, BSI-compliant communications), redundancy arrangements, and support for authority-specific needs such as official telephone numbers, emergency communications and secure circuits.

The full CPV structure is documented in the European Commission's SIMAP portal and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 322

• Fixed-line telephony and SIP trunk services for government bodies
• Mobile services (voice and data) for official devices
• Internet access services (fibre, DSL, cable) for authority sites
• MPLS and SD-WAN services for site interconnection
• VoIP and unified communications services
• Dedicated leased lines for critical applications
• Emergency communications and redundant connectivity services

Examples of Tenders with CPV 322

• Mobile Framework Agreement for a Federal Agency: Multi-year framework agreement for mobile services (voice and data, LTE/5G) for up to 5,000 official devices, including data flat rates, EU roaming and MDM integration – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Fibre Connectivity and Site Networking for a District Administration: Procurement of fibre internet connections (1 Gbit/s each) for 15 government locations and an MPLS-based WAN for secure, low-latency interconnection of all sites – advertised.
• SIP Trunk Services for a State Authority's Telephony Infrastructure: Replacement of existing ISDN primary rate interfaces with SIP trunks supporting 200 simultaneous calls, integration with existing IP-PBX and porting of existing numbers.

Current tenders with CPV 322 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 322 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

All public bodies with communications needs – essentially every authority and public institution – rely on telecommunications services under CPV 322. Strategic priorities include bundling requirements via framework agreements, ensuring sufficient redundancy and availability, and meeting data protection and security requirements. Particularly security-critical communications (e.g. public safety radio) are subject to separate regulations. Procurement law guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Telecoms providers and network operators supplying voice, data and internet services to public authorities will find a high-volume and stable market segment under CPV 322. Network coverage and quality, availability guarantees (SLAs), security certifications and the ability to address authority-specific requirements such as secure communications, official telephone numbers and contingency plans are decisive competitive factors. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 322?

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With tender.match, telecoms providers and network operators automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 322 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 telecoms service 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 322)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for telecoms projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger telecoms service contracts that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 322

What does the CPV code 32200000 mean?

CPV code 32200000 refers to the group "Telecommunications Services" within the CPV structure, covering services provided by network operators and telecoms companies to public bodies – including fixed-line, mobile, internet access and dedicated data transmission services.

How do I find tenders with CPV 322?

Tenders with CPV 322 can be searched using the CPV filter on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). At national level provides further search options. BOND aggregates tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers matching opportunities directly to your company dashboard.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 322?

Typically required are evidence of network coverage and quality, availability guarantees (SLAs), security certifications and references from comparable public sector contracts. Details are governed by VgV and UVgO depending on the contract value.