CPV 344 – Motorcycles, Bicycles and Sidecars

What does CPV 344 cover?

CPV Group 344 (34400000) classifies public contracts for motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars. This includes official motorcycles and motor scooters for police, regulatory enforcement and ambulance services, bicycles and electric bicycles (pedelecs/e-bikes) for municipal field services, cargo bikes (electric cargo bicycles) for municipal delivery services and public works depots, and specialist configurations such as quads and off-road motorcycles for operational services.

Public procurement in CPV 344 is driven by two trends: on one hand, police forces and security authorities are modernising their motorcycle fleets with high-performance, reliable official motorcycles. On the other hand, official bicycles and e-bikes are experiencing significant growth: municipalities are equipping field staff with e-bikes, delivery services are adopting cargo bikes for emission-free inner-city distribution, and public institutions are procuring bicycles for educational use.

Cargo bikes for municipal public works depots and parks and gardens services represent a particularly growing segment: electrically powered cargo bikes replace light vans for short urban distances and help municipalities reduce their carbon emissions in line with local sustainability strategies.

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 344

• Official motorcycles for police and traffic enforcement
• Motor scooters for urban regulatory enforcement offices
• Electric bicycles and pedelecs for authority field services
• Cargo bikes and electric cargo bicycles for municipal services
• Bicycles for official use in educational institutions
• Specialist cycles and trikes for persons with mobility impairments

Examples of Tenders with CPV 344

• Official Motorcycles for a State Police Force: A state police authority tenders the supply of 80 police motorcycles (minimum 1,200 cc, traffic enforcement equipment package) with accessories (blue light, siren, communications system) and rider training – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Electric Cargo Bikes for Municipal Parks Services: A municipality procures 20 electric cargo bicycles with transport box (500 litres, 150 kg payload) for use by the municipal parks and gardens department and public works depot, including charging infrastructure and a three-year maintenance contract – advertised on DTVP (German Procurement Portal).
• Official Bicycles for a Municipal Enforcement Office: A municipal regulatory enforcement office procures 30 e-bikes with reinforced frames, uniform-compatible saddlebags and communications device mounts for daily patrol duties across the city area.

Current tenders with CPV 344 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 344 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Police and security authorities (motorcycles), municipal field services (e-bikes), municipal public works depots and parks departments (cargo bikes), ambulance services, and schools and educational institutions with bicycle requirements are typical contracting authorities. The shift to electromobility is strongly driving procurement of e-bikes and electric cargo bikes.

Companies and Bidders

Motorcycle dealers and manufacturers, specialist cycle retailers, e-bike and cargo bike specialists, and vehicle conversion companies for police and enforcement services are typical bidders. Type approvals, EU type certification and vehicle safety standards are minimum requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 344?

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With tender.match, motorcycle and bicycle dealers, e-bike suppliers and cargo bike providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 344 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 two-wheel 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.

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for motorcycle and bicycle procurement projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger fleet 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 344

What does the CPV code 34400000 mean?

CPV code 34400000 designates the group "Motorcycles, Bicycles and Sidecars" within CPV Division 34. It covers all two-wheel and non-standard vehicle acquisitions by public bodies – from police motorcycles and scooters through official e-bikes to electric cargo bicycles for municipal services.

How do I find tenders with CPV 344?

Tenders with CPV 344 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 filtered by vehicle type and region.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 344?

Type approvals and EU type certification are minimum requirements. For police motorcycles, compliance with specific operational equipment standards (blue light, communications systems, BOS digital radio) must be demonstrated. Details are governed by VgV and UVgO depending on the contract value.