CPV 506 – Repair and Maintenance of Security and Defence Equipment

What does CPV 506 cover?

CPV group 506 covers repair, maintenance and related services for security and defence equipment. This includes maintenance contracts for protective equipment, weapons and ammunition storage facilities, military vehicles and specialist equipment of the armed forces, and equipment of police, customs and security authorities.

In the law enforcement domain, CPV 506 covers maintenance of body armour and ballistic protective equipment, firearms and ammunition storage installations, specialist police vehicles (water cannon, armoured vehicles), surveillance technology and night-vision devices, and operational control systems and communications equipment for security authorities.

In the defence domain, the group covers maintenance of military vehicles and equipment, servicing of aircraft and naval vessel systems, and repair of weapons systems and ammunition installations. These services are predominantly awarded by the armed forces or by procurement agencies such as the Federal Office for Defence Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw). The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 506

Service Type	Example	Contracting Authority
Protective equipment maintenance	Body armour, helmets, protective suits	Police, armed forces
Weapons maintenance	Firearms, weapons storage	Police, customs, armed forces
Specialist vehicles	Water cannon, armoured command vehicles	Police authorities
Military equipment	Armoured vehicles, artillery, military plant	BAAINBw, armed forces
Surveillance technology	Night-vision devices, thermal imaging cameras	Security authorities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 506

• Body armour maintenance contract for a state police force: A federal state tenders a three-year maintenance and inspection contract for the entire stock of body armour and protective equipment of its state police force, including condition assessment, repair and documentation to manufacturer specifications.
• Maintenance of specialist vehicles for a police authority: A police authority awards maintenance and repair of all specialist vehicles of its special operations units to a certified vehicle service provider.
• Framework agreement for weapons maintenance for a federal authority: A federal authority with armed enforcement personnel tenders a framework agreement for the annual inspection, maintenance and repair of all service weapons and inspection of ammunition storage facilities.

Current tenders with CPV 506 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 506 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

The Federal Ministry of Defence, the BAAINBw, state police authorities, federal police, customs and other security authorities are the principal contracting authorities in this group. Procurements in this segment are often subject to special confidentiality and security requirements that may restrict the eligible bidder pool. Security vetting of personnel deployed is frequently a prerequisite. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Defence companies, manufacturer-authorised service partners, specialist weapons maintenance firms and vehicle specialists for security and public authority vehicles form the bidder field. In addition to manufacturer certifications, official approvals and security clearances for deployed personnel are frequently required.

How does Bond help with CPV 506?

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for security equipment maintenance projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger maintenance 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 506

What does the CPV code 50600000 mean?

The CPV code 50600000 classifies repair and maintenance of security and defence equipment within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers maintenance contracts for body armour, firearms, specialist police and military vehicles, surveillance technology and weapons storage facilities procured by police forces, armed forces and security authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 506?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms. Some security-relevant contracts are published with restricted access. Bond aggregates all publicly accessible tenders automatically.

What special requirements apply to bidders in this segment?

In addition to manufacturer certifications and technical qualifications, security clearances for deployed personnel, specific official approvals and confidentiality measures are frequently required. For defence-relevant contracts, the security procurement regulation (VSVgV) may apply alongside VgV and UVgO.