CPV 391 – Furniture

What does CPV 391 cover?

CPV Group 391 covers all types of furniture procured by public contracting authorities, including office furniture, seating, storage solutions, school and library furniture, medical and care furniture, and specialist items for public spaces. The group spans both standard catalogue items and bespoke furniture manufactured to specific dimensions or accessibility requirements.

Office furniture represents the largest segment within CPV 391. Public bodies procure height-adjustable desks, ergonomic office chairs conforming to DIN EN 1335, pedestal units, filing cabinets and conference room furniture when fitting out new or refurbished workplaces. Hospital and care facility furniture – such as patient beds, overbed tables, ward chairs and nursing station counters – also falls within this group, as does classroom furniture, library shelving and public waiting area seating.

Furniture procurement under CPV 391 frequently accompanies construction projects, with fit-out lots tendered in parallel with or shortly after completion of the building shell. Framework agreements are used by larger authorities to standardise furniture ranges and reduce unit costs over multi-year supply periods. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 391

• Supply of ergonomic office furniture including desks, chairs and storage units
• Classroom and educational furniture for schools and universities
• Library shelving, reading tables and catalogue furniture
• Patient and care furniture for hospitals, hospices and residential care homes
• Reception counters, waiting area seating and public space furniture
• Conference and meeting room furniture

Examples of Tenders with CPV 391

• Ergonomic Office Furniture for State Ministry Relocation: A state ministry procures 450 height-adjustable desks, ergonomic task chairs, storage walls and conference room furniture for its new headquarters, with delivery, assembly and disposal of old furniture included.
• Classroom Furniture for Primary School New Build: A municipality tenders the complete classroom furnishing for an eight-class primary school, including pupil desks and chairs by age group, teacher furniture, and storage units for corridors and cloakrooms.
• Framework Agreement for Hospital Ward Furniture: A regional hospital group awards a four-year framework agreement for the supply of patient beds, overbed tables, bedside cabinets and visitor chairs across its three sites.

Current tenders with CPV 391 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 391 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state authorities, municipalities, schools, universities, hospitals, care facilities and cultural institutions all procure furniture under CPV 391. The group is relevant for both one-off fit-out projects and ongoing framework supply arrangements. Accessibility requirements under DIN 18040 and ergonomic standards are frequently specified in technical lots.

Companies and Bidders

Office furniture manufacturers, interior fit-out specialists, healthcare furniture suppliers and dealers in educational furniture are the core bidders under CPV 391. Tenders are frequently structured in lots by furniture category or building area, enabling specialist suppliers to compete. Sample deliveries, quality certificates, ergonomic test reports and references from comparable projects are standard eligibility requirements. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 391?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 391)

With tender.match, furniture manufacturers and fit-out specialists automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 391 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 furniture supply 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 391)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for large furniture supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger furnishing 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 391

What does the CPV code 39100000 mean?

The CPV code 39100000 designates the group "Furniture" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all types of furniture procured by public bodies, from standard office and educational furniture to specialist healthcare and public space furniture.

How do I find tenders with CPV 391?

Tenders with CPV 391 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The German Procurement Portal (DTVP) lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-matched tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 391?

Common requirements include quality certificates such as the GS mark, ergonomic test reports (DIN EN 1335 for office chairs), references from comparable supply contracts, and – for healthcare furniture – compliance with medical device regulations. Applicable procedural rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.