CPV 514 – Installation of Medical and Surgical Equipment

What does CPV 514 cover?

CPV group 514 covers installation services for medical and surgical equipment. This includes assembly and commissioning of imaging systems (MRI, CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy, PET), operating theatre equipment (operating tables, ceiling supply units, surgical lighting), intensive care technology (ventilators, monitors, infusion systems), and laboratory and diagnostic equipment.

The installation of medical technology devices is subject to stringent regulatory requirements. All medical devices must comply with EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745). Installation may only be carried out by qualified specialist personnel authorised by the manufacturer. Following installation, acceptance inspections, safety technical checks (STK) and complete documentation are mandatory.

CPV 514 is particularly relevant for refurbishment and new construction of operating theatres, radiology departments, intensive care units and laboratory areas. Major projects such as initial equipment of a new-build or comprehensive modernisation of a hospital wing can reach substantial contract values and frequently exceed EU threshold values, requiring Europe-wide tendering under EU procurement directives. The full CPV structure is available at the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 514

Examples of Tenders with CPV 514

• MRI system for a municipal hospital: A municipal hospital tenders the supply, installation and commissioning of a 3 Tesla MRI system including magnetic shielding room upgrade, patient positioning systems, workstation and a three-year full-service contract.
• Complete operating theatre fit-out for a hospital new-build: A hospital authority awards the supply and installation of the complete equipment for six new operating theatres – operating tables, ceiling supply units, surgical lighting, ventilation, monitoring and AV systems.
• Laboratory automation for a university hospital: A university hospital procures the supply and complete installation of a central laboratory automation system including sample logistics, analytics, interfaces to the hospital information system and validation.

Current tenders with CPV 514 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 514 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Public hospitals, university clinics, municipal healthcare facilities and public research institutes with medical technology equipment are the principal contracting authorities. Medical technology procurements are financed by regional investment support programmes and typically follow multi-stage procedures. Further guidance is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Medical technology companies, manufacturer-authorised service partners and specialist medical technology installation firms are the typical bidders. Manufacturer authorisation for the devices to be installed, quality management systems to ISO 13485, experience with MDR-compliant installation and qualified medical technology personnel are essential.

How does Bond help with CPV 514?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 514)

With tender.match, medical technology companies and installation specialists automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 514 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 514)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for medical technology installation 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 514

What does the CPV code 51400000 mean?

The CPV code 51400000 classifies installation of medical and surgical equipment within the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers assembly and commissioning of imaging systems, operating theatre equipment, intensive care technology, laboratory automation and sterilisation systems procured by public hospitals, university clinics and healthcare facilities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 514?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on national platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP). Bond aggregates all relevant tenders automatically.

What certifications are required for bidders for medical device installations?

Manufacturer authorisation for the devices to be installed and a quality management system to ISO 13485 are mandatory. Installed devices must bear CE marking and be MDR-compliant. Safety technical checks (STK) and acceptance inspections to applicable IEC/national standards must be performed. The applicable procurement frameworks are VgV and UVgO depending on contract value.