CPV 345 – Ships and Boats

What does CPV 345 cover?

CPV Group 345 (34500000) classifies public contracts for ships and boats. This includes patrol boats and fast crafts for police and customs, fire-fighting vessels for fire services and harbour authorities, research and survey ships for federal agencies, ferries and passenger vessels for public ferry operators, icebreakers and buoy tenders, inflatable boats and rescue craft for emergency services, and technical vessels for waterway maintenance and harbour operations.

In the public sector, water police services, federal maritime police, customs boat services, municipal harbour authorities, national waterway and shipping administrations, public ferry operators, fire services in port cities, and research institutes and federal agencies with vessel fleets are the typical contracting authorities. As a maritime nation, Germany has considerable public procurement requirements for vessels of all kinds.

Research vessels represent a significant segment: federal agencies such as the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, national research institutes and universities with marine research activities procure specialised research ships for oceanography, fisheries research and environmental monitoring.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission's SIMAP portal and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 345

• Patrol and surveillance boats for water police services
• Fire-fighting vessels for harbour fire brigades
• Research and survey ships for federal agencies
• Ferry vessels for public passenger ferry services
• Inflatable boats and fast rescue craft for fire and rescue services
• Work boats for waterway maintenance and construction management

Examples of Tenders with CPV 345

• Patrol Boats for Water Police: A state police authority tenders the supply of three new patrol vessels (15 m length, 30 knots, integrated BOS digital radio) for its water police district – published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).
• Research Vessel for a Federal Institute: A federal fisheries research institute procures a new oceanographic research ship (70 m length, ice class 1B) with full laboratory fit-out, dynamic positioning and underwater observation systems – advertised on DTVP (German Procurement Portal).
• Ferry for a Municipal Ferry Operator: A municipal ferry company procures an electrically powered car ferry (80 vehicles, 400 passengers, 80 m length) for an urban river crossing.

Current tenders with CPV 345 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 345 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Water police and federal maritime police services, customs boat services, municipal harbour authorities, national waterway and shipping administrations, public ferry operators, fire services in port cities, and research institutes with marine research activities are typical contracting authorities. Vessel procurement contracts are often high-value and technically complex, frequently requiring EU-wide publication.

Companies and Bidders

Shipyards and shipbuilding companies, marine engine suppliers, maritime system integrators and specialist outfitters for government watercraft are typical bidders. Classification society certificates (DNV, Lloyd's Register), national flag state requirements and specific authority operational requirements are minimum prerequisites. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 345?

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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 345

What does the CPV code 34500000 mean?

CPV code 34500000 designates the group "Ships and Boats" within CPV Division 34. It covers all watercraft acquisitions by public bodies – from police patrol boats and fire-fighting vessels through research ships and official ferries to rescue craft and waterway maintenance boats.

How do I find tenders with CPV 345?

Tenders with CPV 345 can be searched using the CPV filter on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). At national level, the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) lists current procurements. BOND aggregates tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers matching opportunities directly to your company dashboard.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 345?

Government vessels must comply with national waterway and maritime regulations. Classification society certification (DNV, GL, Lloyd's Register) may be mandatory for certain vessel types. For seagoing vessels, IMO SOLAS requirements apply. Operational experience in comparable government or research vessel projects and service network availability are key qualification criteria. Details are governed by VgV and UVgO depending on the contract value.