CPV 489 – Miscellaneous Software Packages and Computer Systems

What does CPV 489 cover?

CPV 489 covers miscellaneous software packages and computer systems that do not fit more precisely within the other software groups of CPV 48. This group encompasses e-learning and learning management systems (LMS), simulation and modelling software, software testing and quality assurance tools, library management systems, archive and records management software, environmental monitoring and modelling software, scientific and research data management platforms, and other specialist software applications for specific public sector use cases.

In the context of public procurement, the breadth of this residual category means that highly diverse and technically complex systems are tendered within it. E-learning platforms for public sector training academies, scientific computing software for research institutions, library systems for public libraries and university libraries, and environmental management systems for regulatory authorities are among the most frequently procured categories. Life-cycle cost assessments and exit strategies (data portability, migration tools) are particularly important given the long operational lifespans of these systems.

Public sector training academies, universities and research institutions, public libraries, environmental agencies, archives and records offices, and specialist regulatory authorities are the primary procurers under this group. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key Software Categories in CPV 489

Examples of Tenders with CPV 489

• Learning management system for public sector academy: A federal training academy tenders an LMS for online and blended learning for 25,000 civil servants, covering course creation and delivery, competency tracking, certification management, integration with the HR system, SCORM compatibility, GDPR-compliant participant data handling and a five-year SaaS subscription.
• Library management system for regional library network: A state library association awards a unified library management system for 45 public libraries, covering cataloguing, lending management, interlibrary loan, digital resources and e-book management, public OPAC with responsive design, statistical reporting and a ten-year hosted service contract.
• Environmental modelling platform for state environmental agency: A state environmental agency tenders a water quality modelling and environmental monitoring platform, covering data ingestion from 120 monitoring stations, model simulation, automated alert generation, public reporting portal and integration with the federal ELWAS water data system.

Current tenders with CPV 489 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 489 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Training academies, universities, public libraries, state archives, environmental agencies and scientific research institutes are the primary procurers under CPV 489. They commission specialist software systems in the context of long-term operational requirements, with particular emphasis on data portability, long-term vendor commitment and standards compliance for digital preservation.

Companies and Bidders

Specialist software vendors, e-learning platform providers, library system suppliers and environmental software specialists are the central bidders. In addition to functional fit with the detailed specification, references from comparable public sector deployments, open data format compliance (e.g. SCORM, Dublin Core, MARC21), long-term product development roadmaps and GDPR-compliant operations are key evaluation criteria.

Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 489?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 489

What does the CPV code 48900000 mean?

The CPV code 48900000 represents the group of miscellaneous software packages and computer systems in the European procurement classification system. It covers e-learning, library systems, archive software, environmental modelling platforms, simulation systems and other specialist software not classified under more specific CPV groups within division 48.

How do I find tenders with CPV 489?

Tenders with CPV 489 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant specialist software tenders from over 1,000 portals and filters by use case, sector and company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 489?

Bidders must comply with the procurement procedures set out in the VgV for EU-threshold contracts and the UVgO for sub-threshold contracts, and must provide functional demonstrations, open format compliance evidence, long-term support documentation and comparable public sector deployment references.