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CPV 480 – Software Packages and Information Systems

CPV 480 covers software packages and information systems: standard and bespoke software, operating systems, ERP, databases, security, office and specialist applications for public authorities.

What does CPV 480 cover?

CPV 480 covers the procurement of software packages and information systems at group level within the European procurement classification. This group encompasses all types of software acquired by public contracting authorities: standard software licences, bespoke software development, SaaS solutions, operating systems, database management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, office productivity software, industry-specific applications, security software and internet-based solutions.

In the context of public procurement, software procurement is governed by the general procurement regulations (VgV, UVgO) as well as sector-specific requirements for data protection (GDPR), IT security (BSI IT-Grundschutz) and interoperability with existing government systems. The choice of procurement model – outright purchase, subscription licence, SaaS or open source – has significant contractual and financial implications and must be carefully specified in the tender documents.

Public authorities at all levels procure software within this group, from individual departmental applications to whole-of-government platform solutions. The consolidation of IT landscapes, migration to cloud infrastructure and compliance with European digital sovereignty requirements are major themes in current public sector software procurement. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Software Categories in CPV 480

  • Standard software packages: office suites, collaboration tools, email platforms
  • Bespoke software development: authority-specific process applications
  • Operating systems and virtualisation platforms
  • Database management systems (RDBMS, NoSQL)
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial management systems
  • Industry-specific software: GIS, CAFM, LIMS, eGovernment platforms
  • Security software: endpoint protection, SIEM, identity management

Examples of Tenders with CPV 480

  • Collaboration platform for federal authority: A federal authority tenders a cloud-based collaboration and video conferencing platform for 5,000 users, covering licences, technical implementation, integration with existing directory services, GDPR-compliant data residency in Germany and a three-year support contract.
  • Document management system for state administration: A state IT service centre awards the implementation of a central document management system for 12 state authorities, covering DMS software licences, workflow configuration, migration of 2 million existing documents, user training and five-year maintenance.
  • ERP renewal for municipal utilities company: A municipal energy and water company tenders the replacement of its ERP system, covering modules for financial accounting, procurement, asset management and HR, implementation and migration services, and a four-year post-go-live support contract.

Current tenders with CPV 480 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 480 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal ministries, state authorities, municipalities, hospital companies, universities and public-law enterprises are the main procurers of software within CPV 480. They commission software solutions in the context of digital transformation, system modernisation and compliance-driven investment programmes. Interoperability requirements, GDPR compliance and BSI security standards are central to most specifications.

Companies and Bidders

Software manufacturers, system integrators, IT consultancies and managed service providers are the central bidders. Evidence of the software solution's functionality and scalability, public sector deployment references, ISO 27001 certification, GDPR-compliant data processing agreements and implementation methodology are typically required in the procurement documents.

Information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 480?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 480)

With tender.match, software companies and IT service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 480 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 software tenders 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 480)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for software projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for large platform implementations requiring combined software, integration and consultancy capabilities, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 480

What does the CPV code 48000000 mean?

The CPV code 48000000 represents the group and division of software packages and information systems in the European procurement classification system. It is used when a public contracting authority procures software without narrowing the scope to a more specific sub-group.

How do I find tenders with CPV 480?

Tenders with CPV 480 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP). Bond automatically aggregates all relevant software tenders from over 1,000 portals and filters by software category, deployment model and company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 480?

Bidders must comply with the procurement procedures set out in the VgV for EU-threshold contracts and the UVgO for sub-threshold contracts, and must provide evidence of the solution's suitability, security certifications and GDPR-compliant data processing arrangements.

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