CPV 300 – Office and EDP Machines, Devices and Supplies

What does CPV 300 cover?

CPV group 300 (30000000) is the parent group for office and EDP (electronic data processing) machines, devices, and supplies – serving as the umbrella classification for all office technology and computer hardware categories procured by public authorities. It encompasses the full spectrum of workplace and data centre technology: personal computers and laptops, servers and network infrastructure, printers and multifunctional devices, office machines, and associated supplies and accessories.

In the public sector, office and EDP equipment is procured continuously at all administrative levels. Federal and state IT service centres procure large-scale server and network infrastructure for central government IT operations. Municipal administrations maintain PC and printer fleets for administrative workplaces. Public schools and universities procure pupil and student devices for digital learning. Public hospitals require clinical workstations, nursing station terminals, and medical IT infrastructure. Police forces procure ruggedised mobile devices and command centre technology. Courts procure courtroom technology systems.

Group 300 organises its sub-groups as follows: CPV 301 (office machines and devices), CPV 302 (computer equipment), and CPV 303 (server and network hardware). The parent code is used when a procurement spans multiple sub-categories or when precise sub-classification is not immediately determinable. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 300

• Comprehensive IT hardware framework agreements covering multiple device categories
• Complete workplace IT fit-out for new public buildings or refurbishment projects
• End-to-end technology refresh programmes for public administration IT estates
• Mixed office equipment and computer device supply for public institutions

Examples of Tenders with CPV 300

• Comprehensive IT Hardware Framework for a State Government: A state central procurement authority tenders a multi-year framework agreement covering desktops, laptops, tablets, servers, switches, printers, and office machines for all state authorities under a single multi-lot framework contract.
• Complete IT Fit-Out for a New Municipal Administrative Building: A city administration procures the complete IT and office technology fit-out for a new municipal administrative centre, including workplace computers, meeting room technology, print infrastructure, and server room equipment.
• Annual IT Equipment Refresh Programme for a University: A public university procures an annual device refresh programme covering student and staff laptops, workstations, monitors, and peripherals across faculties under a rolling supply framework.

Current tenders with CPV 300 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 300 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State central procurement authorities, federal IT service centres, municipal administrations, public schools and universities, public hospitals, police and security services, and all public bodies procuring across multiple office and IT hardware categories are typical contracting authorities under CPV 300.

Companies and Bidders

Broad-range IT hardware distributors, IT system integrators, managed workplace service providers, and office technology companies capable of covering multiple product categories can win public contracts under CPV 300. ISO 9001, EPEAT, Energy Star, WEEE compliance, authorised manufacturer reseller status, and logistics and service capacity are typical requirements. Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 300?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 300)

With tender.match, IT distributors and office technology companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 300 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 multi-category IT hardware framework 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 300)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for comprehensive IT hardware contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for large multi-category IT framework agreements, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and lot coverage – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 300

What does the CPV code 30000000 mean?

The CPV code 30000000 designates the parent group "Office and EDP machines, devices and supplies" in the Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all office and IT hardware categories procured by public authorities, from personal computers and servers to printers, office machines, and associated supplies and accessories.

How do I find tenders with CPV 300?

Tenders with CPV 300 are published at EU level on TED and on national platforms such as DTVP.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 300?

Common requirements include ISO 9001, EPEAT or Energy Star certification, WEEE compliance, manufacturer authorised reseller documentation, and warranty and support service levels. For large framework contracts, financial standing and logistics capacity are also assessed. Details are governed by the VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.