CPV 510 – Installation Works Group

What does CPV 510 cover?

CPV group 510 is the parent code for Division 51 and covers all installation works for machinery, plant and technical equipment that do not constitute software installation. This group encompasses the erection, assembly, commissioning and integration of technical systems – from production machinery and medical devices to security technology and communications systems.

Public contracting authorities use CPV 510 as an overarching code when installation contracts encompass multiple equipment categories or plant types, or when the service consists of the supply of a system and its complete installation. Typical applications are turnkey installation projects where supply, assembly, connection to existing systems and commissioning are all tendered together.

CPV 510 is distinct from pure supply contracts (CPV Divisions 30–46) and from building installation works (CPV 453, Division 45). CPV 510 applies to installation and assembly works as a standalone service, while CPV 453 covers electrical and other building installation works as part of construction contracts. In practice, projects with both supply and installation elements frequently combine both codes. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 510

Examples of Tenders with CPV 510

• Commercial kitchen equipment installation for a school canteen: A school authority tenders the supply and complete installation of a new commercial kitchen equipment set for the school dining hall – ranges, combi-ovens, cooling systems and dishwashers including all service connections and commissioning.
• Plant installation for a municipal data centre: A city administration procures the supply, assembly and commissioning of a new uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system and air conditioning for its municipal data centre.
• Assembly and commissioning of a photovoltaic system: A municipal utility undertaking tenders the supply, assembly and commissioning of a 200 kWp photovoltaic system on a school building, including grid connection infrastructure and handover to the network operator.

Current tenders with CPV 510 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 510 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, federal agencies, school authorities, hospitals and all other public bodies that procure and have technical plant and equipment installed are contracting authorities in this group. CPV 510 is particularly used for projects where supply and installation are awarded as an integrated contract. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Plant contractors, electrical engineering companies, air conditioning specialists, systems integrators and specialist installation firms are the typical bidders. Technical qualification certificates, master craftsman qualifications, manufacturer certifications and references for comparable installation projects are required eligibility criteria. CE conformity certificates for the installed systems are relevant for larger projects.

How does Bond help with CPV 510?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 510)

With tender.match, installation companies and plant contractors automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 510 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 installation 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 510)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for installation projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger installation projects 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 510

What does the CPV code 51000000 mean?

The CPV code 51000000 classifies installation works (excluding software) within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is the parent code for all assembly and installation services for machinery, equipment and technical plant tendered by public contracting authorities – covering everything from photovoltaic system installation and UPS commissioning to commercial kitchen fit-outs.

How do I find tenders with CPV 510?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP). Bond aggregates all relevant tenders automatically.

How does CPV 510 differ from building installation works under CPV 45?

CPV 510 applies to installation works as a standalone service – typically without structural interventions, or as part of a supply contract with an installation component. CPV 45 covers building services installations as part of construction projects. The distinction must be made on a case-by-case basis according to the predominant element of the contract. The applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.