CPV 37 – Sports Goods, Games, Toys and Hobby Articles

What does CPV 37 cover?

CPV division 37 covers musical instruments, sports articles, games, toys, arts and crafts materials and related accessories. It encompasses a broad range of leisure products procured by public bodies – from sports flooring for gymnasiums, fitness equipment and gymnastic mats through ball sports equipment, playground apparatus and musical instruments for schools and cultural facilities. The division is relevant to numerous municipal facilities and educational providers.

Within the CPV hierarchy, division 37 is clearly distinct from division 39 (furniture and fittings) and division 92 (leisure, culture and sport as services). CPV 37 relates exclusively to the supply of products and equipment. Key sub-groups include sports equipment (CPV group 374), toys (CPV group 375), musical instruments (CPV group 373), and arts and crafts materials (CPV group 378). Outdoor play equipment and playground installations are frequently tendered under this division as well.

Public schools, nurseries and municipal sports facilities are the main procurers. The expansion of full-day schooling and the refurbishment of community sports venues generates continuous procurement demand. Cultural facilities such as music schools, youth centres and community halls regularly procure instruments, craft materials and stage equipment under CPV 37.

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

Key CPV Groups in Division 37

CPV Group	Name	Typical Contract Subject
373	Musical instruments and accessories	Pianos, drums, brass instruments for music schools
374	Sports equipment and gear	Gymnastic mats, climbing frames, balls, fitness machines
375	Toys and games	Educational toys, board games, construction kits
376	Outdoor play equipment	Playground slides, swings, climbing frames
378	Arts and crafts materials	Paints, brushes, craft supplies for schools and nurseries

Examples of Tenders with CPV 37

• Sports equipment for a primary school gymnasium: A school authority procures the complete gymnasium outfit for a refurbished primary school – including gymnastic mats, parallel bars, horizontal bars, benches, vaulting boxes and a full range of balls and small equipment.
• Musical instruments for a municipal music school: A municipally operated music school tenders the delivery of 12 pianos, 20 accordions and a range of percussion instruments, including tuning and staff induction by the supplier.
• Playground equipment for a town park: A municipality procures new outdoor play equipment for three playgrounds – combination climbing frames, slides, swings and spring riders – meeting the requirements of EN 1176 with certified impact-absorbing surfacing.

Current tenders with CPV 37 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 37 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Schools and nurseries in municipal ownership are the most frequent contracting authorities for sports equipment, toys and craft materials. Municipalities tender playground construction and renewal. Sports facilities and community sport clubs procure equipment for training and club operations. Cultural institutions such as music schools and youth centres regularly tender instruments and leisure materials.

Companies and Bidders

Sports retailers, toy suppliers and musical instrument dealers are the typical bidders. Many contracts are divided into lots, giving smaller specialist suppliers (such as dedicated musical instrument traders) good opportunities. For playground equipment, evidence of DIN EN 1176 compliance and safety inspection certificates is essential. In the education sector, framework agreements with call-off options for consumables are common. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 37?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 37)

With tender.match, sports retailers and leisure equipment suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 37 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 sports and leisure equipment 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 37)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for sports and education equipment projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger sports and leisure equipment 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 37

What does the CPV code 37000000 mean?

The CPV code 37000000 designates the division for musical instruments, sports articles, games, toys, arts and crafts materials and accessories in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all public procurement in the area of leisure, sport, play and culture – from school sports equipment through musical instruments to playground installations.

How do I find tenders with CPV 37?

Tenders with CPV 37 can be researched directly on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the CPV filter. At national level provides structured search options. Bond aggregates tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals and delivers matching results automatically, filtered by product category and delivery area.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 37?

For outdoor play equipment, inspection certificates to EN 1176 and EN 1177 are mandatory. For school equipment, product documentation, certificates and references from the education sector are typically required. For musical instruments, manufacturer guarantees and service concepts are additional requirements. The applicable frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.