CPV 375 – Games and Toys; Fairground Amusements

What does CPV 375 cover?

CPV group 375 covers games, toys and fairground amusements for the public procurement sector. This includes educational toys (building blocks, puzzles, construction games, role-play accessories), board games and card games, electronic learning games and educational tablets for pedagogical institutions, outdoor play equipment for playgrounds (swings, slides, climbing frames, sandpits), as well as fairground rides and amusement equipment for public events and municipal venues.

Contracting authorities include nurseries and crèches, primary schools, after-school clubs and youth centres, municipal playgrounds, public parks and leisure facilities, and municipal event venues. Product safety is of the highest priority: toys must comply with the EU Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) and EN 71 standards; outdoor play equipment must meet DIN EN 1176 and DIN EN 1177 (impact-absorbing surfaces). The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Inclusion and accessibility are important criteria for publicly procured toys and playground equipment: apparatus for children with disabilities, wheelchair-accessible play elements and sensory stimulation toys are increasingly required in tenders. Regular maintenance and inspection of outdoor play equipment is a legal obligation and is frequently included as an accompanying service.

Typical Services in CPV 375

• Educational toys for crèches, nurseries and primary schools
• Outdoor play equipment (swings, slides, climbing frames)
• Impact-absorbing surfacing for playgrounds
• Board games, card games and learning games
• Electronic learning games and educational tablets
• Sandpits and water play installations
• Fairground rides for public events and municipal venues

Examples of Tenders with CPV 375

• Playground equipment for municipal green spaces: Supply and installation of climbing frames, swings, slides and sandpits for 15 playgrounds in urban parks, including EPDM impact-absorbing surfacing and accessible play elements – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Equipping nurseries with educational play materials: Framework agreement for the delivery of age-appropriate toys (0–6 years), craft accessories and role-play materials for municipal nurseries across a district – published.
• Procurement of play equipment for an inclusive school yard: Supply and installation of accessible play equipment (wheelchair-compatible swing, play house with step-free access, sensory play wall) for the refurbishment of an inclusive school yard – published on TED.

Current tenders with CPV 375 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 375 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal youth welfare offices, nursery providers, education authorities, parks and green spaces departments and municipal event operators are the contracting authorities. Safety standards and inspection obligations (annual principal inspection to DIN EN 1176) drive the procurement cycle. Inclusion and sustainability are growing requirements. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Toy retailers, playground manufacturers, natural play space builders and fairground ride operators can bid on public tenders. CE marking, EN certification and references from comparable contracting authorities are important eligibility criteria. Maintenance and inspection contracts offer long-term client relationships.

How does Bond help with CPV 375?

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With tender.match, toy manufacturers and playground equipment suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 375 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 toy and playground 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 375)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for playground and leisure facility projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger playground and leisure 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 375

What does the CPV code 37500000 mean?

The CPV code 37500000 classifies games, toys and fairground amusements within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers the full range of play and leisure products procured by public bodies – from educational toys for nurseries through outdoor playground equipment to fairground rides for municipal events.

How do I find tenders with CPV 375?

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

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 375?

Outdoor play equipment must comply with DIN EN 1176 and DIN EN 1177. Toys for children must bear the CE marking and comply with EN 71. Annual inspection certificates and references for comparable playground projects are typically required. The applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.