CPV 331 – Medical Equipment

What does CPV 331 cover?

CPV Group 331 (33100000) classifies public contracts for medical equipment. It is one of the most extensive groups in the CPV system and encompasses imaging systems (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound), operating theatre equipment and surgical instruments, patient monitoring systems, intensive care equipment, laboratory instruments for medical analytics, rehabilitation devices, and medical disposables such as syringes, cannulas, catheters, gloves and dressings.

Municipal and state-owned hospitals are the principal contracting authorities. New hospital construction and refurbishment projects require comprehensive initial equipment across all medical departments. Medical devices are continually replaced as maintenance contracts expire or new technologies become available. Ambulance services procure defibrillators, ventilators and medical consumables on a regular basis.

Medical disposables represent a mass market in hospital procurement: syringes, cannulas, surgical gloves, wound dressings and infusion accessories are consumed daily in large quantities and are regularly re-tendered. Central purchasing bodies and procurement consortia play a particularly important role in this segment.

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 331

• Imaging systems: CT scanners, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound
• Operating theatre equipment and surgical instruments
• Intensive care monitoring devices and ventilators
• Laboratory instruments: haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology
• Medical disposables: syringes, catheters, surgical gloves
• Rehabilitation devices: wheelchairs, walking aids, orthoses

Examples of Tenders with CPV 331

• MRI Scanner for a Municipal Radiology Department: A municipal hospital procures a 3-Tesla MRI scanner with dedicated cardiac coil, neurology package and a 7-year full-service maintenance contract including helium refills – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Medical Disposables for a University Hospital: A university hospital tenders framework agreements for medical disposables across 40 product categories (syringes, cannulas, catheters, wound dressings) for all wards and operating theatres – advertised.
• Defibrillator Procurement for Municipal Rescue Stations: An urban ambulance service procures 80 semi-automatic AED defibrillators for its rescue stations and 500 AEDs for public buildings and schools.

Current tenders with CPV 331 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 331 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal and state-owned hospitals, university clinics, ambulance services, municipal care facilities, rehabilitation clinics under public ownership, and state medical research institutions are typical contracting authorities. Medical technology procurement is often complex and requires specialist support. Procurement consortia are widely used to achieve volume advantages and reduce administrative burden.

Companies and Bidders

Medical technology manufacturers and distributors, system integrators for hospital IT and medical technology, disposable medical product distributors, and rehabilitation equipment suppliers are typical bidders. ISO 13485 certification, MDR conformity under Regulation (EU) 2017/745, and clinical references at comparable healthcare institutions are standard requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 331?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 331)

With tender.match, medical technology manufacturers, hospital suppliers and disposable product distributors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 331 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 medical 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 331)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for hospital equipment and medical technology projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger hospital fit-out 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 331

What does the CPV code 33100000 mean?

CPV code 33100000 designates the group "Medical Equipment" within the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers the full range of medical devices and equipment procured by public bodies – from single-use consumables and surgical instruments through patient monitoring systems to high-value imaging equipment such as CT and MRI scanners.

How do I find tenders with CPV 331?

Tenders with CPV 331 can be searched using the CPV filter on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). At national level lists current procurements. BOND aggregates tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers matching opportunities based on your product category and company profile – including deadlines and document downloads.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 331?

Medical devices must carry CE marking under MDR 2017/745. ISO 13485 certification, a declaration of conformity, technical documentation and clinical references at comparable healthcare institutions are standard requirements. For Class III devices, a notified body assessment certificate is mandatory. Details are governed by VgV and UVgO depending on the contract value.