CPV 516 – Installation of Computers and Office Equipment

What does CPV 516 cover?

CPV group 516 covers installation services for computers, IT infrastructure and office equipment. This includes the assembly and commissioning of server systems, rack configurations, storage solutions and data centre infrastructure, as well as the setup and commissioning of PC workstations, thin-client environments, printers and multi-function devices, and interactive whiteboards and presentation systems.

CPV 516 is distinct from CPV 513 (communications equipment) in that it focuses on computers and computing infrastructure, whilst CPV 513 targets communications networks and systems. In practice, integrated IT infrastructure projects frequently combine both codes.

CPV 516 is particularly relevant for public data centres commissioning new server and storage systems, schools installing IT equipment under digital infrastructure investment programmes, and public authorities rolling out or migrating workplace infrastructure. The installation of point-of-sale systems, self-service terminals and citizen service kiosks in public facilities also falls under CPV 516. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 516

Examples of Tenders with CPV 516

• Server room fit-out for a municipal data centre: A city administration tenders the supply and installation of three server racks with blade server systems, new storage system and UPS infrastructure for its municipal data centre, including network integration, cable management and handover to the IT operations team.
• PC workstation rollout for schools: A school authority procures the supply, installation and commissioning of 450 PC workstations across eight schools, including network connection, printer installation, base configuration with school software and training for school administrators.
• Interactive whiteboards for classrooms: A county council tenders the supply and installation of 210 interactive whiteboards in all municipal schools, including wall mounting, WLAN integration, base configuration and teacher training.

Current tenders with CPV 516 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 516 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

School authorities, municipal IT departments, public sector data centres, federal agencies and all other public bodies requiring IT infrastructure installation are contracting authorities in this group. Digital infrastructure investment programmes for schools and public administration modernisation are driving contract volumes in this segment. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

IT system integrators, network technology companies, manufacturer-authorised partners and specialist IT rollout service providers form the bidder field. Manufacturer certifications (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco, HPE), references for comparable rollout projects and evidence of qualified installation personnel are required eligibility criteria.

How does Bond help with CPV 516?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 516)

With tender.match, IT system integrators and rollout service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 516 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 IT 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 516)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for IT installation projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger IT rollout 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 516

What does the CPV code 51600000 mean?

The CPV code 51600000 classifies installation of computers and office equipment within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers assembly and commissioning of server infrastructure, PC workstation rollouts, interactive whiteboards and self-service terminals procured by public schools, administrations and data centres.

How do I find tenders with CPV 516?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms. Bond aggregates all relevant tenders automatically.

How does CPV 516 differ from CPV 30 (office machines and equipment)?

CPV 30 designates the supply of office machines and IT equipment as a supply contract. CPV 516 covers the installation of these devices as a service contract. Projects where supply and installation are tendered together typically receive both codes. The applicable procurement frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.