CPV 513 – Installation of Communications Equipment

What does CPV 513 cover?

CPV group 513 covers installation services for communications equipment and systems. This includes assembly and commissioning of telephone systems (PBX, IP telephony), network infrastructure (structured cabling, WLAN, LAN), radio communications systems (emergency services radio, TETRA digital radio), broadband infrastructure, and satellite communications systems.

In the public sector this group is particularly relevant for the installation of government communications networks, deployment of WLAN infrastructure in schools and public authorities, installation of digital radio systems for police, fire brigades and emergency medical services, and municipal broadband rollout projects. The assembly of public address systems, intercom systems and call systems in public buildings also falls under CPV 513.

The accelerating digitalisation of public administration and digital infrastructure investment programmes for schools have driven a significant increase in tenders in this area. Municipal and regional broadband expansion projects and the deployment of next-generation communication infrastructure are further important procurement themes falling under CPV 513. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 513

Service Type	Example	Contracting Authority
Network installation	LAN, WLAN, structured cabling	Schools, public authorities
Telephone systems	IP PBX, call centre systems	Municipalities, administrations
Emergency services digital radio	TETRA network, vehicle radio units	Police, fire brigades
Broadband expansion	Fibre optic infrastructure, distribution points	Municipalities, regional authorities
Public address systems	Loudspeaker systems, intercom, call systems	Schools, hospitals, authorities

Examples of Tenders with CPV 513

• WLAN rollout in schools under a digital infrastructure programme: A school authority tenders comprehensive WLAN deployment in 18 schools – including access points, switches, cabling, network management system and handover to schools with administrator training.
• Telephone system renewal for a county council: A county council awards the supply and installation of a new IP telephone system for 1,200 workstations across seven sites, including data migration, training and a three-year maintenance contract.
• Digital radio installation for a professional fire brigade: A professional fire brigade tenders the fitting of its 15 vehicles with digital radio systems (TETRA) and the installation of four fixed emergency services digital radio antennas at fire station sites.

Current tenders with CPV 513 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 513 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

School authorities, municipalities, federal agencies, police forces, fire brigades and emergency services, and regional authorities with broadband expansion programmes are the principal contracting authorities. Digital infrastructure investment programmes for schools and EU broadband funding programmes have significantly increased demand in recent years. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Network technology companies, telecommunications system integrators, emergency services radio specialists, structured cabling firms and fibre optic rollout providers are the typical bidders. Manufacturer certifications (e.g. Cisco, HPE, Juniper), approvals for emergency services radio systems and references for comparable network projects are essential eligibility requirements.

How does Bond help with CPV 513?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 513)

With tender.match, network technology companies and telecommunications specialists automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 513 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 installation 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 513)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for communications infrastructure projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger installation projects 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 513

What does the CPV code 51300000 mean?

The CPV code 51300000 classifies installation of communications equipment within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers assembly and commissioning of telephone systems, WLAN infrastructure, emergency services radio, broadband connections and public address systems procured by public authorities, schools and emergency services.

How do I find tenders with CPV 513?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms. Bond aggregates all relevant tenders automatically.

Does CPV 513 also apply to municipal fibre optic broadband projects?

Yes, municipal broadband projects with fibre optic infrastructure fall under CPV 513 where the primary focus is the installation of communications infrastructure. Civil engineering works within a broadband project are additionally coded with codes from CPV 45. The applicable procurement frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.