CPV 640 – Postal and Telecommunications Services (Group)

What does CPV 640 cover?

CPV group 640 is the overarching group code within division 64 and covers postal and telecommunications services in general. It is applied when a contract encompasses both postal and telecommunications elements, or when a general communication services code is required before specifying the particular type of postal or telecoms service.

In public procurement, CPV 640 is typically used for integrated communication service contracts that combine postal logistics with telecommunications – for example, a framework contract for official communications covering both outgoing mail management and telecommunications services. It may also be used for procurement at an early stage before the precise service split is determined.

The group code is relevant for public-sector communication infrastructure projects that cannot be cleanly separated into postal or telecommunications services, and for contracts with communication service management companies that provide both capabilities under a unified service agreement. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 640

Examples of Tenders with CPV 640

• Integrated communication services for a federal agency: A federal agency tenders a framework contract for integrated communication management services combining outgoing mail processing, hybrid mail conversion, telecommunications management and a unified communication portal for approximately 900 staff across three locations.
• Hybrid mail service for a municipal administration: A municipal administration tenders a hybrid mail service in which digitally generated official letters are automatically converted to physical mail, printed, enveloped and dispatched by the service provider – reducing print room operations and standardising official correspondence.
• Communication management for a state authority network: A state authority tenders a comprehensive communication management contract for its 30-office network, covering inbound and outbound postal management, interoffice courier services and coordination with the authority's digital communication systems.

Current tenders with CPV 640 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 640 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state authorities, municipal administrations, and large public employers requiring integrated or bundled communication service management are the main contracting authorities. Integrated communication contracts are particularly attractive for authorities wishing to consolidate multiple communication service providers into a single framework.

Companies and Bidders

Integrated communication service providers, postal and telecoms companies with combined capabilities, hybrid mail operators and managed communication companies are typical bidders. Service capabilities across both postal and telecommunications domains, GDPR and data security compliance, references for comparable integrated communication contracts and SLA management capabilities 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 640?

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With tender.match, communication service providers and postal companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 640 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 communication service 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 640)

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 integrated communication 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 640

What does the CPV code 64000000 mean at group level?

At group level, the CPV code 64000000 designates postal and telecommunications services in the European classification system for public contracts. It is used for contracts combining multiple communication service types or for general communication service procurement before specifying the precise service category.

How do I find tenders with CPV 640?

Tenders 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 640?

Bidders must generally demonstrate capabilities across all communication service types included in the contract, GDPR compliance, data security standards and references for comparable integrated service contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.