CPV 64 – Postal and Telecommunications Services

What does CPV 64 cover?

CPV division 64 covers postal and telecommunications services procured by public contracting authorities. This includes postal and courier services, letter and parcel delivery, telecommunications services such as fixed-line and mobile telephony, internet and broadband connectivity, data communication services, and associated communication infrastructure services.

Public authorities at all levels rely heavily on postal and telecommunications services for their day-to-day operations. The procurement of postal services encompasses the delivery of official correspondence, registered mail and administrative notifications. Telecommunications procurement covers fixed-line telephone networks, mobile device contracts, data connectivity, internet access and secure government communication networks.

Digitalisation has significantly changed the profile of CPV 64 procurement. Broadband connectivity, cloud communication platforms, video conferencing infrastructure and secure government networks are increasingly central to public-sector telecommunications procurement. At the same time, postal services remain critical for legal notifications, official correspondence and bulk mail applications. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 64

Examples of Tenders with CPV 64

• Postal services framework for a federal authority: A federal authority tenders a four-year framework contract for postal services covering approximately 1.8 million outgoing mail items per year – including standard letters, registered mail, special delivery, courier parcels and bulk mail with defined delivery standards and electronic tracking.
• Mobile telecommunications for a state administration: A state administration tenders a four-year mobile telecommunications contract covering approximately 3,500 mobile devices, including voice and data plans, device management, corporate network security and a reporting portal for usage and cost monitoring.
• Broadband connectivity for public buildings: A municipality tenders a framework contract for broadband internet connectivity at 45 public buildings including schools, administrative offices and community centres, with defined minimum bandwidth guarantees, SLA uptime standards and technical support.

Current tenders with CPV 64 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 64 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state ministries, municipal administrations, schools, universities, hospitals and all public bodies requiring postal delivery or telecommunications services are the main contracting authorities. Telecommunications contracts in particular are often large-value, multi-year framework agreements covering entire authority networks.

Companies and Bidders

Postal and courier operators, telecommunications providers, internet service providers, mobile network operators and integrated communication service companies are typical bidders. Universal service licences, network operator certifications, data security and GDPR compliance, uptime SLA capabilities and references for comparable public-sector communication service contracts are generally required. Further 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 64?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 64)

With tender.match, postal operators and telecommunications providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 64 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 postal and telecommunications 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 64)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for postal and telecommunications service projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger telecommunications framework 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 64

What does the CPV code 64000000 mean?

The CPV code 64000000 designates the entire postal and telecommunications services division in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all postal, courier and telecommunications services procured by public contracting authorities, from letter delivery to broadband connectivity and mobile communications.

How do I find tenders with CPV 64?

Tenders with CPV 64 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 64?

Requirements vary by service type but generally include relevant licences and authorisations, network operator certifications, GDPR compliance, data security standards and references for comparable public-sector contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.