CPV 443 – Cables, Wires and Related Products

What does CPV 443 cover?

CPV Group 443 covers cables, wires and related products procured by public contracting authorities for construction, energy distribution, telecommunications and infrastructure applications. This includes power cables at low, medium and high voltage; fibre optic cables and telecommunications cables for broadband and data networks; coaxial cables for radio and television distribution; control and instrumentation cables; wire ropes and steel wire strands for structural and lifting applications; and electrical wire and cable accessories such as cable glands, joints and terminations.

The breadth of this group reflects the central role of cable and wire products across virtually all infrastructure sectors. Electricity distribution network operators procure medium-voltage underground cables for network expansion and replacement. Public broadband infrastructure bodies procure fibre optic cable for FTTB and FTTH rollouts under national broadband strategies. Road and motorway authorities procure cable and wire products for traffic control, lighting and tunnel equipment. Rail infrastructure managers procure specialist railway cables and overhead contact wire system components.

Technical performance requirements for cables are set by harmonised European standards: EN 60228 for conductor construction, EN 50618 for building cables, EN 60840/62067 for high-voltage cables, and EN 60794 for fibre optic cables. Cables intended for use in buildings and public infrastructure must comply with the Construction Products Regulation and the EU CPR cable classification system (Euroclass) for reaction to fire. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 443

• Medium-voltage and low-voltage power cables for distribution network extension
• Fibre optic cables for public broadband infrastructure deployment
• Instrumentation and control cables for process and building automation
• Wire rope and steel wire strand for bridge stays and lifting systems
• Railway power supply cables and overhead contact wire components
• Cable accessories: joints, terminations, cable glands and cable trays

Examples of Tenders with CPV 443

• Medium-Voltage Cable Supply for Grid Extension, Regional Network Operator: A publicly owned electricity distribution company procures a three-year framework for the supply of 10 kV XLPE underground cables in various cross-sections (95–300 mm²), with estimated annual volumes of 450 km.
• Fibre Optic Cable for Municipal Broadband Network: A city utility procures 580 km of single-mode armoured fibre optic cable for the extension of its dark fibre municipal network, including installation accessories and splice enclosures.
• Railway Track Circuit and Signalling Cables: A national rail infrastructure manager procures a five-year framework for the supply of track circuit cables, signalling cables and power supply cables for its signalling renewal programme.

Current tenders with CPV 443 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 443 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Electricity distribution network operators, public broadband infrastructure bodies, rail infrastructure managers, motorway operators, municipal utilities and public building authorities are the primary procurers under CPV 443. Framework agreements are standard for cable supply, given the continuous installation and replacement needs of network operators.

Companies and Bidders

Cable manufacturers, wire and rope producers, cable accessory suppliers and specialist cable distributors are the core bidders under CPV 443. EU CPR fire classification for cables used in buildings, relevant EN standard compliance and technical performance data are mandatory. Production capacity, delivery lead times and logistics capability are important evaluation criteria for large-volume cable framework agreements. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 443?

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With tender.match, cable manufacturers and wire product suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 443 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 cable 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 and Suppliers (CPV 443)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for cable supply and infrastructure projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger cable network projects requiring diverse product types and accessories, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 443

What does the CPV code 44300000 mean?

The CPV code 44300000 designates the group "Cable, wire and related products" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers power cables, fibre optic cables, telecommunications cables, wire ropes and related cable accessories for construction and infrastructure.

How do I find tenders with CPV 443?

Tenders with CPV 443 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-matched tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 443?

EU CPR Euroclass fire classification for building cables, compliance with relevant EN cable standards and technical performance documentation are mandatory. Production capacity references and delivery lead time commitments are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.