CPV 642 – Telecommunications Services

What does CPV 642 cover?

CPV group 642 covers telecommunications services. This includes fixed-line telephony, mobile telecommunications, internet and broadband connectivity, data communication and leased-line services, voice-over-IP (VoIP) communication platforms, video conferencing services, secure government communication networks, and satellite and radio communication services procured by public contracting authorities.

In public procurement, telecommunications services are among the highest-value service categories. Federal and state authorities maintain large telephony and data communication networks, and the procurement of these services under framework contracts is a standard feature of public IT and communication procurement. Mobile telecommunications contracts for public-sector devices, broadband connectivity for public buildings and secure data network services are procured at regular intervals.

Digitalisation drives continuous change in this segment: the migration from legacy ISDN networks to VoIP, the rollout of broadband to public schools and administrative buildings, the procurement of video conferencing platforms at authority level and the development of secure government cloud communication systems are all active areas of public-sector telecommunications procurement. GDPR and information security requirements are central to all telecommunications service tenders. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 642

Examples of Tenders with CPV 642

• Mobile telecommunications framework for a state administration: A state administration tenders a four-year mobile telecommunications contract for approximately 4,200 devices, covering voice and data plans for standard and MDM-managed devices, international roaming, SIM card management, a usage reporting portal and security-grade mobile device management integration.
• Broadband connectivity for a municipal school network: A municipality tenders broadband internet connectivity for 38 schools, including fibre or equivalent high-speed connections with minimum 200 Mbit/s symmetrical bandwidth per school, 99.9% uptime SLA, school-specific network security filtering and 24-hour fault reporting.
• Unified communications platform for a federal authority: A federal authority tenders a unified communications-as-a-service (UCaaS) platform for approximately 2,500 employees, covering VoIP telephony, video conferencing, instant messaging, presence management, integration with the authority's existing IT infrastructure and BSI-compliant data processing within EU data centres.

Current tenders with CPV 642 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 642 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state authorities, municipal administrations, school authorities, hospitals, public research institutes and all public bodies requiring telephony, mobile, internet or data communication services are the main contracting authorities. Telecommunications procurement is often one of the largest single service categories in an authority's annual procurement budget.

Companies and Bidders

Telecommunications operators, mobile network providers, internet service providers, unified communications vendors and managed network service companies are typical bidders. Network operator licences, BSI or equivalent security certifications, GDPR-compliant data processing documentation, uptime SLA evidence and references for comparable public-sector telecommunications contracts are generally 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 642?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 642)

With tender.match, telecommunications operators and internet service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 642 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 telecommunications 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 642)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for telecommunications service projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger national telecommunications framework contracts 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 642

What does the CPV code 64200000 mean?

The CPV code 64200000 designates telecommunications services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers fixed-line and mobile telephony, internet and broadband connectivity, data communication, VoIP, video conferencing and secure government communication networks procured by public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 642?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) 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 642?

Bidders must generally provide network operator licences, data security and BSI certifications, GDPR-compliant processing documentation, uptime SLA track records and references for comparable public-sector telecommunications contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.