CPV 374 – Sports Articles and Equipment

What does CPV 374 cover?

CPV group 374 covers sports articles and sports equipment for the public procurement sector. This includes ball sports equipment (footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, nets, goals), gymnastic apparatus (parallel bars, horizontal bars, vaulting boxes, gymnastic mats), athletics equipment (hurdles, long jump installations, throwing implements), fitness equipment (strength training machines, ergometers, treadmills), aquatic and aqua fitness equipment (kick boards, buoyancy aids, swimming pool accessories) as well as winter sports equipment and martial arts apparatus.

Public sports halls, schools, municipal sports centres, swimming pools, fitness areas in public facilities (such as military establishments) and publicly funded sports clubs are the typical contracting authorities. Safety standards (EN standards for sports equipment, DIN standards for gymnastic apparatus) and requirements for durability in intensive use shape the technical specifications. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Regular inspection requirements for sports apparatus (particularly gymnastic equipment to DIN EN 12346) are frequently included as accompanying services. Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role: REACH-compliant materials, fair trade manufacturing and repairability are common requirements. Framework agreements covering all schools in a district are particularly economical.

Typical Services in CPV 374

• Football, basketball and volleyball equipment
• Gymnastic apparatus and accessories for sports halls
• Athletics equipment for school sport and competition
• Fitness machines and strength training equipment
• Swimming and aqua fitness accessories
• Martial arts mats and equipment
• Inclusive sports equipment for people with disabilities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 374

• Equipping a new three-court sports hall: Supply and installation of gymnastic apparatus (parallel bars, horizontal bars, climbing walls, vaulting boxes, mats), ball sports equipment and mobile seating for a new municipal three-court sports hall – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Framework agreement for ball sports materials for schools across a district: Multi-year call-off contract for footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, nets and small equipment for physical education in 45 schools – published.
• Fitness room equipment for a military sports facility: Delivery of strength training machines, ergometers, treadmills and cross trainers for a modern fitness centre, including installation and staff induction – published on TED.

Current tenders with CPV 374 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 374 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Education authorities, municipal sports facilities, swimming pools, armed forces and publicly funded sports clubs are the main contracting authorities. Safety standards and inspection obligations drive regular renewal cycles. Inclusive sports equipment for people with disabilities is a growing procurement requirement. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Sports retailers, wholesalers and equipment manufacturers must demonstrate product certificates (EN standards), delivery capacity and service concepts. Breadth of catalogue and the ability to fit out complete sports halls are competitive advantages.

How does Bond help with CPV 374?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 374)

With tender.match, sports equipment retailers and manufacturers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 374 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 sports 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 374)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for sports facility fit-out projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger sports 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 374

What does the CPV code 37400000 mean?

The CPV code 37400000 classifies sports articles and equipment within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers the full range of sports equipment procured by public bodies – from gymnastic apparatus for school sports halls through fitness machines to aquatic equipment and inclusive sports apparatus.

How do I find tenders with CPV 374?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms. Bond aggregates all relevant tenders automatically and filters by equipment category and region.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 374?

EN safety certificates for gymnastic apparatus, REACH compliance for materials, references for comparable institutional supply projects and maintenance concepts are typically required. For recurring supply of consumables, framework agreements under VgV or UVgO depending on value are the standard approach.