CPV 370 – Musical Instruments, Sports Articles, Games, Toys and Crafts

What does CPV 370 cover?

CPV group 370 is the overarching division for musical instruments, sports articles, games, toys, arts and crafts materials and related accessories. It covers a broad range of products for leisure, culture, sport and education. Public bodies such as schools, nurseries, libraries, cultural centres, music schools, publicly funded sports clubs and municipal sports facilities are the typical contracting authorities in this segment.

Procurements cover both the initial fit-out of new facilities and the regular renewal of worn or consumable materials. Product safety is of particular importance: toys and sports equipment for children and young people must meet strict safety standards (EN 71 for toys, relevant EN standards for sports equipment). The full CPV structure is maintained by the European Commission (SIMAP) and the legal basis is set out in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Procurements in this area are frequently shaped by educational requirements (curricula, learning programmes), inclusion considerations (accessible sports equipment, adapted toys) and sustainability criteria (eco-friendly materials, fair trade products). Framework agreements at regional or municipal level allow for efficient demand bundling.

Typical Services in CPV 370

Examples of Tenders with CPV 370

• Equipping a municipal music school with instruments: Delivery of pianos, drum kits, guitars, wind instruments and music stands for the construction of a new municipal music school with 40 teaching rooms – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Procurement of sports and play equipment for primary schools across a district: Framework agreement for the delivery of sports equipment (balls, mats, small apparatus) and toys for schoolyards and gymnasiums in 35 primary schools – published on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).
• Initial fit-out of a new nursery with educational play materials: One-off delivery of age-appropriate, safety-certified toys, craft accessories and movement materials for a municipal nursery with five groups – published on TED.

Current tenders with CPV 370 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 370 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Education authorities, municipalities, districts, municipal sports facilities, public cultural institutions and nursery providers regularly procure products from this division. Pedagogical frameworks and safety standards guide requirements. Joint procurement across all schools in a district generates economies of scale. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Specialist retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers of sports articles, toys, musical instruments and craft supplies can bid on public contracts. Product safety certifications (CE marking, EN standards), capacity to deliver in large volumes and breadth of catalogue are decisive eligibility factors.

How does Bond help with CPV 370?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 370)

With tender.match, retailers and manufacturers of sports and leisure equipment automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 370 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 tenders for musical instruments, sports articles and toys 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 370)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for school, sports facility or cultural institution fit-out projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger equipment 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 370

What does the CPV code 37000000 mean?

The CPV code 37000000 designates the division for musical instruments, sports articles, games, toys, arts and crafts materials and accessories. It covers all public procurement in the areas of leisure, sport, play and culture – from school sports equipment through instruments to playground installations – and is the parent code for the more specific groups within division 37.

How do I find tenders with CPV 370?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP). Bond aggregates all relevant tenders and delivers them filtered by product category and region.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 370?

CE marking and compliance with relevant EN safety standards are typically mandatory for toys and sports equipment. Educational references, product documentation and sustainability certifications may also be required. The applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.