CPV 724 – Hosting and Network Services

What does CPV 724 cover?

CPV group 724 covers services relating to the operation of IT infrastructure and networks. This includes web hosting and application hosting, data centre services (housing, co-location), the operation of LAN and WAN infrastructure, managed services agreements, and the provision and operation of network components. These services ensure that IT systems are operated reliably, securely and with adequate performance, without the contracting authority having to maintain a full data centre infrastructure itself.

In the public sector, demand for data centre and hosting services continues to grow as many authorities consolidate their own data centres or outsource to external providers. Key requirements include data location (within the relevant country or EU), security certifications, availability guarantees, and compliance with procurement law principles. The distinction from cloud services (CPV 727) depends on whether classical data centre services (physical infrastructure) or virtual cloud resources are the primary focus.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and from Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 724

• Web hosting and application hosting for public authority websites and applications
• Data centre services (housing, co-location, managed hosting)
• Operation and management of LAN/WAN networks
• Managed services for IT infrastructure components
• Network monitoring and management
• Provision and operation of firewall and VPN infrastructure
• Internet connectivity and bandwidth management for public authorities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 724

• Managed Hosting for a Federal Agency's IT Infrastructure: Multi-tier hosting contract with a security-certified data centre for the operation of 50 virtual servers, including backup, monitoring and 99.9% availability guarantee.
• LAN Operations and Network Management for a District Administration: Managed service for the operation and fault resolution of the entire LAN infrastructure across 12 sites and 500 network ports, including proactive monitoring, change management and a four-hour response time.
• Internet Connectivity and WAN Services for a Regional Authority: Procurement of redundant fibre internet connections for 8 sites and an MPLS-based WAN for secure site interconnection, including SLA-based operations.

Current tenders with CPV 724 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 724 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

IT managers in public authorities who wish to outsource data centre operations or network management use CPV 724 for corresponding tenders. Key aspects of the specification include availability requirements, data location (preferably within the EU), security certifications, exit management arrangements and data protection requirements (GDPR data processing agreements). Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Data centre operators and managed service providers delivering infrastructure services to public authorities will find a continuous volume of tendering opportunities under CPV 724. ISO 27001 certification, nationally recognised security attestations, demonstrated data centre security and references from the public sector are decisive for the eligibility assessment. Long-term contractual relationships with defined exit clauses are typical for this market segment.

How does Bond help with CPV 724?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 724)

With tender.match, data centre operators and managed service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 724 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 hosting tenders 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 724)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for infrastructure projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger hosting tenders 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 724

What does the CPV code 72400000 mean?

The CPV code 72400000 designates internet and hosting services in the European classification system. It covers data centre operations, web hosting, application hosting, network management and managed IT infrastructure services for public authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 724?

Tenders with CPV 724 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 724?

Bidders are generally required to provide ISO 27001 certification, security attestations for data centre operations, GDPR-compliant data processing agreements and references from comparable hosting projects in the public sector. Details are governed by the VgV and, for below-threshold awards, the UVgO.