CPV 519 – Installation of Control and Instrumentation Systems

What does CPV 519 cover?

CPV group 519 covers installation services for guidance and control systems. This includes the assembly and commissioning of process control systems (DCS), SCADA systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), programmable logic controllers (PLC), building management systems (BMS/BAS), traffic control systems and industrial regulatory and control systems.

In the public sector, CPV 519 is particularly relevant for water works and sewage treatment plants (process instrumentation and control), district heating networks and combined heat and power plants (control technology), traffic management systems (traffic control centres, traffic signal systems, tunnel control), municipal building automation (heating control, lighting control, energy monitoring) and security control centres.

The installation of control and instrumentation systems is a highly specialised service requiring expert knowledge in automation technology, IT security (OT security) and the respective technical domains. In safety-critical areas such as water supply and the energy grid, cyberattacks on SCADA systems represent an increasing risk that must be addressed in the design and specification of control systems. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 519

Examples of Tenders with CPV 519

• SCADA system for a municipal waterworks: A municipal water supply company tenders the supply and installation of a new SCADA system for monitoring and controlling all pumping stations, elevated tanks and wells in the supply network, including redundant control system, database server and IT security measures.
• Building automation system for a new administrative building: A city administration procures the installation of an integrated building automation system (DDC/GLT) for a new administrative building – heating control, ventilation control, lighting automation, energy monitoring and remote maintenance access.
• Traffic control centre for a city area: A city tenders the renewal of its traffic control centre, including a new control system, the connection of 85 traffic signal systems, a video management system and interfaces to the police and emergency services.

Current tenders with CPV 519 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 519 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal water utilities, wastewater associations, district heating companies, road construction authorities, municipal fleet and property operators, and all other public bodies operating process-controlled technical systems are the main contracting authorities. Control system renewals are driven by the ageing of existing systems and increasing cybersecurity requirements.

Companies and Bidders

Automation technology companies, system integrators for process control technology, building automation specialists and traffic technology companies are typical bidders. Evidence of experience in the relevant technical domain, manufacturer certifications (e.g. Siemens, ABB, Schneider), reference projects and proof of OT cybersecurity capabilities are required. Further 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 519?

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With tender.match, automation technology companies and system integrators automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 519 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 control system 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 519)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for instrumentation and control projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger control system 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 519

What does the CPV code 51900000 mean?

The CPV code 51900000 designates the installation of guidance and control systems in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers assembly and commissioning services for SCADA systems, PLCs, building management systems and traffic control systems used by public sector clients.

How do I find tenders with CPV 519?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 519?

Bidders must generally provide experience certificates in the relevant technical domain, manufacturer certifications, reference projects and evidence of OT cybersecurity capabilities. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.