CPV 325 – Telecommunications Equipment and Supplies

What does CPV 325 cover?

CPV Group 325 (32500000) classifies public contracts for telecommunications equipment and supplies. This includes PBX and IP-PBX systems, IP desk phones and conference phones, mobile phones and smartphones for government use, headsets and hands-free equipment, fax machines, pagers and personal alerting systems, intercom systems and door entry systems, and telecoms consumables and accessories.

In the public sector, telecommunications represent fundamental infrastructure. Authorities at all levels procure telephone systems for their premises. Municipalities procure mobile phones and smartphones for field staff (regulatory officers, social services, maintenance crews). Hospitals require nurse call and personal alerting systems as well as IP telephony for wards and operating areas. Security authorities have particular requirements for encrypted communications.

A growing segment is the migration to IP telephony (VoIP): many authorities are replacing ageing ISDN systems with modern IP-PBX or cloud telephony solutions, accelerated by the discontinuation of ISDN by telecoms providers and the increasing integration with collaboration tools.

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

Typical Services in CPV 325

• IP telephone systems and SIP phones for government bodies
• Mobile phones and smartphones for field-based employees
• Headsets and audio equipment for call centre applications
• Nurse call and personal alerting systems for hospitals and care facilities
• Intercom and door entry systems for administrative buildings
• Encrypted communication devices for security authorities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 325

• IP Telephone System for a District Administration: A district administration migrates its ISDN system to an IP-PBX with 800 desk phones, softphones for home-office users, call recording and integration with administrative software – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Official Mobile Phones for a Municipal Infrastructure Crew: A city administration procures 150 rugged outdoor smartphones with protective cases, MDM software licences and flat-rate tariffs for field staff in maintenance, regulatory and social services – advertised on DTVP (German Procurement Portal).
• Nurse Call System for a Municipal Care Home: A municipal care home procures a complete digital nurse call system with room call, emergency pull cord, staff call, door entry and central monitoring software for a new residential wing.

Current tenders with CPV 325 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 325 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

All administrative tiers with telecoms infrastructure, hospitals and care facilities, security authorities, municipal field service organisations, and public companies with customer contact centres are typical contracting authorities. Telecoms procurements often arise in the context of building refurbishments or system migrations. Procurement law guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Telecoms systems houses, telephone system manufacturers and resellers, mobile phone specialists and dedicated suppliers of nurse call and emergency alerting systems are typical bidders. Telecoms system integration competence, public sector references and service availability are decisive factors. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 325?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 325)

With tender.match, telecoms systems houses, telephone system resellers and mobile phone specialists automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 325 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 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 325)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for telecoms infrastructure projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger telecoms projects 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 325

What does the CPV code 32500000 mean?

CPV code 32500000 refers to the group "Telecommunications Equipment and Supplies" within the CPV structure, covering hardware used for voice and data communication in public bodies – from IP telephone systems and mobile devices to nurse call systems and intercom equipment.

How do I find tenders with CPV 325?

Tenders with CPV 325 can be searched using the CPV filter on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). At national level, the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) provides further search options. BOND aggregates tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers matching opportunities filtered by product category and delivery region.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 325?

Typically required are product documentation, manufacturer authorisations, technical references and service concepts for installation and maintenance. For encrypted communications devices used by security authorities, BSI approvals may be mandatory. Details are governed by VgV and UVgO depending on the contract value.