CPV 310 – Electrical Machinery, Apparatus and Equipment
CPV 310 is the parent group covering electrical machinery, switchgear, transformers, lighting and electrotechnical equipment for public infrastructure, buildings and utilities.
What does CPV Group 310 cover?
CPV Group 310 (31000000) is the parent group for electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables, including lighting equipment. It encompasses a wide range of electrical and electrotechnical products: transformers, generators and electric motors, switchgear and distribution equipment, cables and wiring, lighting armatures and systems, electrical installation materials and consumables, batteries and accumulators, and electronic and electromechanical components.
In the public sector, CPV 310 is one of the most volume-intensive procurement categories. Municipalities procure street lighting systems and LED luminaires for public roads, squares and buildings. Public energy suppliers procure transformers, switchgear and cable infrastructure for grid infrastructure. Schools and public buildings are equipped with modern lighting technology.
Energy efficiency is particularly significant in this context: conversion to LED lighting is one of the most frequent procurement triggers for public contracting authorities. As part of municipal climate action plans and the federal sustainability strategy, extensive lighting modernisation projects are awarded as public contracts.
The CPV taxonomy is documented at the SIMAP portal and in the CPV Regulation on EUR-Lex.
Typical Services in CPV 310
| Sub-group | Products | Contracting Authority |
|---|---|---|
| CPV 311 | Transformers, generators | Energy suppliers, grid operators |
| CPV 315 | Lighting, street luminaires | Municipalities, facilities management |
| CPV 316 | Switchgear, cables | Construction authorities, grid operators |
| CPV 317 | Electromechanical components | Industrial users, maintenance workshops |
Examples of Tenders with CPV 310
- LED street lighting conversion for a county town: A county town tenders conversion of 2,800 street luminaires to LED technology, including dimming systems, remote monitoring and a 10-year maintenance contract.
- Electrical installation materials for a hospital new-build: A municipal hospital procures electrical installation materials, cable management, sub-distribution boards and emergency lighting systems for a new ward building.
- Transformer stations for a municipal energy supplier: A municipal grid operator procures compact transformer stations, medium-voltage switchgear and low-voltage main distribution panels for grid capacity improvements in the urban area.
Current tenders with CPV 310 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).
Who is CPV 310 relevant for?
Public Contracting Authorities
Municipal grid operators and utilities, building authorities for public buildings, road authorities for traffic infrastructure, large public hospitals and educational institutions with refurbishment needs are typical contracting authorities. Energy efficiency obligations are driving procurement volumes upwards.
Companies and Bidders
Electrical engineering distributors, lighting manufacturers, switchgear fabricators, cable producers and electrical plant construction companies are typical bidders. CE marking, VDE approvals and standards-compliant product specifications are standard requirements.
Procurement law information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
How does Bond help with CPV 310?
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With tender.match, electrical engineering distributors, lighting manufacturers and electrotechnical suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 310 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 electrotechnical supply 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 (CPV 310)
For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for electrical engineering projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger electrical installation 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 310
What does the CPV code 31000000 mean?
The CPV code 31000000 designates the parent group "Electrical Machinery, Apparatus, Equipment and Consumables; Lighting" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It serves as the umbrella code for all electrotechnical supply procurement by public bodies, spanning cables and transformers through to lighting systems and generators.
How do I find tenders with CPV 310?
Tenders with CPV 310 are published at EU level on TED. Below-threshold contracts are commonly published on national platforms such as DTVP. Bond aggregates all sources and delivers targeted, filtered results.
What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 310?
Requirements typically include CE conformity documentation, VDE or equivalent national certification, technical product specifications, references for comparable supply contracts and financial standing evidence. Details are governed by the VgV or the UVgO depending on contract value.
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