CPV 383 – Measuring Instruments

What does CPV 383 cover?

CPV group 383 covers measuring instruments for physical, electrical and chemical quantities. This includes electrical measuring instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes, insulation testers), pressure measuring devices (manometers, pressure transmitters), flow meters (ultrasonic, electromagnetic), temperature measuring instruments (thermometers, pyrometers, thermal imaging cameras), analytical balances and weighing systems, sound level meters and noise monitoring systems, and gas measuring devices for environmental monitoring and occupational safety.

Public contracting authorities include water utilities and wastewater operators (flow measurement), weights and measures authorities (legal metrology instruments), occupational safety authorities (noise and gas measurement), research institutions and universities, and municipal utilities for energy and supply monitoring. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Legal verification requirements (weights and measures legislation) prescribe the use of approved and verified instruments for certain applications (water meters, heat meters, exhaust emission analysers). The submission of type approvals and calibration certificates in tenders is therefore frequently mandatory. Regular recalibration and replacement on expiry of the verification period generates continuous procurement demand.

Typical Services in CPV 383

• Electrical measuring instruments: multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analysers
• Pressure and differential pressure measuring devices
• Flow meters for water, gas and other media
• Temperature measuring devices and infrared thermal imaging cameras
• Sound level meters and noise monitoring systems
• Analytical balances and weighing systems (verified)
• Gas measuring devices for occupational safety and environment

Examples of Tenders with CPV 383

• Procurement of flow meters for a water utility: Delivery and installation of 120 electromagnetic flow meters in various nominal diameters for the pipeline network of a municipal water utility, including calibration and three-year guarantee – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Noise monitoring system for a regional airport: Delivery and installation of 15 permanent sound level monitoring stations around a regional airfield with a data management centre, analysis software and automated reporting for noise protection reports – published.
• Electrical test instruments for municipal facilities management: Procurement of 40 installation testers, multimeters and insulation testers for the building services department of a city authority, including accredited calibration certificates – published on TED.

Current tenders with CPV 383 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 383 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Utility companies, environmental agencies, occupational safety authorities, research institutions and municipal utilities regularly procure measuring instruments. Legal verification requirements, calibration intervals and replacement cycles generate stable and predictable demand. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Measuring instrument manufacturers, distributors and calibration service providers are active in this segment. Type approvals, national accreditation body certifications and technical expertise for specific applications are decisive. Service concepts for calibration, repair and replacement generate long-term client relationships.

How does Bond help with CPV 383?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 383

What does the CPV code 38300000 mean?

The CPV code 38300000 classifies measuring instruments within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all instruments for measuring physical, electrical and chemical quantities procured by public bodies – from flow meters for water utilities and sound level monitors for airports to electrical test instruments for building services teams.

How do I find tenders with CPV 383?

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 383?

Type approvals under weights and measures legislation, accreditation certifications and technical compliance with application-specific standards are typically required. Combined supply and calibration service contracts are permissible. The applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.