CPV 393 – Miscellaneous Furnishings

What does CPV 393 cover?

CPV Group 393 covers a broad range of miscellaneous furnishing items and ancillary fittings that do not fall neatly within the main furniture or furnishing categories. This includes security items such as safes, strong rooms and cash boxes; storage and access control items such as lockers, key cabinets and letter boxes; signage systems, notice boards and wayfinding equipment; and various other fittings required in public buildings and administrative premises.

The group also encompasses specialist display and exhibition systems, shelving for archives and document storage, post room equipment and sorting units, as well as ancillary items like umbrella stands, coat hooks and reception counters. These items are procured across a wide range of public bodies, from government offices requiring secure document storage to schools needing locker systems and sports facilities requiring changing room equipment.

Procurement under CPV 393 is often bundled with broader furnishing contracts but may also be tendered independently, particularly for security fittings or specialised archive storage where specific technical requirements apply. Framework agreements are used by larger authorities to standardise items such as signage, lockers and post equipment across multiple premises. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 393

• Supply of safes, strong rooms and secure document storage units
• Locker systems for schools, sports facilities and public changing rooms
• Key cabinets and key management systems
• Signage systems, wayfinding panels and room nameplates
• Post room equipment, letter boxes and sorting units
• Archive shelving, mobile racking and document storage systems

Examples of Tenders with CPV 393

• Locker System for New Secondary School: A municipality procures a locker system with 840 individual lockers for students and staff in a newly built secondary school, including installation and a digital locking system.
• Secure Document Storage for Tax Office: A state tax authority tenders the supply of certified fire-resistant safes and document cabinets for 18 branch offices, with documented resistance ratings to EN 1143-1.
• Signage and Wayfinding for Regional Hospital: A hospital trust procures a comprehensive internal signage and wayfinding system for a new outpatient centre, including room labelling, directional signage and emergency evacuation plans.

Current tenders with CPV 393 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 393 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Government agencies, schools, universities, hospitals, sports facilities and cultural institutions are among the key procurers under CPV 393. Security-related items such as safes and key management systems are subject to specific certification requirements. Signage and wayfinding systems are particularly relevant during new construction or large-scale refurbishment projects.

Companies and Bidders

Manufacturers of safes, locker systems, signage and archive shelving, as well as specialist fit-out companies, are the primary bidders. Certifications such as EN 1143-1 for safes and VdS approval are often mandatory. References from comparable public sector projects strengthen bid submissions. Further guidance on public procurement participation is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 393?

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With tender.match, suppliers of miscellaneous furnishings and ancillary fittings automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 393 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 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 393)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for furnishing and fit-out contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger furnishing contracts covering multiple product categories, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 393

What does the CPV code 39300000 mean?

The CPV code 39300000 designates the group "Miscellaneous furnishings" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers ancillary fittings for public buildings that do not fall within the main furniture categories, including safes, lockers, signage systems and post room equipment.

How do I find tenders with CPV 393?

Tenders with CPV 393 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 393?

Requirements depend on the product category. Safes must typically hold certifications such as EN 1143-1 or VdS approval. Locker and signage suppliers should provide references from comparable public sector projects. Applicable procedural rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.