CPV 341 – Motor Vehicles

What does CPV 341 cover?

CPV Group 341 (34100000) classifies public contracts for motor vehicles and commercial vehicles of all kinds. It covers passenger cars, estate cars and SUVs for official duties, vans and light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles and lorries, municipal vehicles such as street sweepers, refuse lorries and winter service vehicles, as well as special-purpose vehicles for police, fire services, ambulance services and military applications. Electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and vehicle bodywork conversions are also classified within this group.

Vehicle procurement is one of the regular and high-volume purchasing tasks for public contracting authorities. Police authorities renew their vehicle fleets in cycles, fire services procure fire engines and incident command vehicles, and municipal public works depots replace commercial vehicles and municipal equipment. The increasing electrification of public sector fleets is driving new procurement requirements, as electric vehicles require different specifications, charging infrastructure and maintenance concepts. Multi-year framework agreements covering multiple vehicle categories are widespread.

CPV Group 341 is part of CPV Division 34 (Transport Equipment and Accessories). It is distinct from CPV 342 (rail vehicles) and CPV 343 (aircraft) through its focus on road-bound motor vehicles. Vehicle tyres are classified under CPV 25 (rubber products), and vehicle maintenance services under CPV 50 (repair and maintenance).

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 341

• Passenger cars and electric vehicles for official government duties
• Vans and light commercial vehicles for public service field staff
• Refuse lorries, street sweepers and municipal service vehicles
• Fire engines, turntable ladders and incident command vehicles
• Ambulances and emergency response vehicles
• Winter service vehicles with interchangeable attachments

Examples of Tenders with CPV 341

• Framework Agreement for Official Vehicles at a Federal Authority: A federal authority with 15 locations tenders a four-year framework agreement for up to 300 official vehicles across compact, mid-range and van categories, with a defined minimum electric vehicle proportion and sustainability criteria – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Fire Engines for a District Fire Service: A district authority procures four pumping appliances (HLF 20) for its voluntary fire brigades, specified to applicable DIN standards with crew capacity of 1+8 and a compressed-air foam system – advertised on DTVP (German Procurement Portal).
• Municipal Vehicles for Winter Service: A municipal public works depot tenders three multi-purpose vehicles with interchangeable attachments for winter service (snow plough, salt spreader), road maintenance (sweeper body) and green space care (mowing attachment), including a five-year maintenance contract with emergency availability during the winter season.

Current tenders with CPV 341 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 341 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Police forces, fire services, municipalities, ambulance services, federal authorities and defence forces are the most important contracting authorities for vehicle procurement. Municipal public works depots and waste management operators regularly procure municipal vehicles. Federal ministries and agencies with large fleets tender official vehicle frameworks. Central procurement offices often bundle vehicle procurement for police and other security authorities into framework agreements.

Companies and Bidders

Motor vehicle dealers, vehicle manufacturers, specialist bodywork builders and fleet solution providers specialising in public procurement are the primary bidders. For special-purpose vehicles such as fire engines, refuse lorries and winter service equipment, specialist bodywork companies fit manufacturer chassis with purpose-built superstructures. Certification to relevant standards (for example DIN 14530 for fire engines) and references from comparable public contracts are key qualification criteria. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 341?

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With tender.match, motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 341 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 vehicle procurement 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 341)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for fleet projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger vehicle procurement 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 341

What does the CPV code 34100000 mean?

CPV code 34100000 designates the group "Motor Vehicles" within CPV Division 34 (Transport Equipment and Accessories). It covers all road-bound motor vehicles for the public sector – from official passenger cars and vans to fire engines and municipal service vehicles.

How do I find tenders with CPV 341?

Tenders with CPV 341 can be searched using the CPV filter on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). At national level, the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) lists current procurements. BOND aggregates tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers matching opportunities based on your vehicle category and region.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 341?

Dealer or manufacturer authorisations, technical data sheets, type approvals and references for comparable public sector deliveries are typically required. The Clean Vehicles Directive (2019/1161/EU) obligates public bodies to meet minimum clean vehicle quotas. For fire engines, compliance with applicable DIN standards must be demonstrated. Details are governed by VgV and UVgO depending on the contract value.