CPV Codes in the IT, Software, and Telecommunications Industry - Guide

A guide to CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes for the IT, software, and telecommunications industry. Learn which codes are most important in your sector and how to use them effectively to monitor tenders.

Most Important CPV Codes in the IT, Software, and Telecommunications Industry

Based on current public procurement data in Poland, we list the CPV codes that appear most frequently in tenders from the IT, software, and telecommunications sector:

72000000-5 – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support[1] The main code covering a wide range of IT services. Application: consulting projects, custom software development, technical support, hosting. Monitoring tip: search on the Portalu ZP with the phrases "system development", "IT support", "IT consulting".

72222300-0 – Information technology services[3] A more detailed categorization of IT services. Includes system implementations, infrastructure modernization, cloud services. Tip: monitor for tenders on digital transformation and information systems for public administration.

72317000, 72318000, 72411000, 72720000 – IT infrastructure services[8] Codes dedicated to colocation, computer network installation, and infrastructure maintenance. Example: tender for IT infrastructure colocation and WAN maintenance.

642100001 – Telephone and data transmission services[5] The main code for telecommunications services. Includes: fixed-line telephony services, data transmission, connectivity.

642120005 – Mobile-telephone services[5] Examples of orders: comprehensive mobile telephony services for public institutions, packages for research networks. Tip: also search for sub-codes such as 642121006 (SMS), 642123008 (MMS), 642125000 (GPRS).

32500000-8 – Telecommunications equipment and supplies[2] Code for equipment purchases: communications equipment (32570000-9), telephone equipment (32550000-3), optical fiber materials (32560000-6), data processing equipment (32580000-2).

64227000-3 – Integrated telecommunications services[4] Transmission services, telematics, integrated communication. Application: services combining phones, internet, and data transmission into single solutions for offices and institutions.

48000000-8 – Software packages and information systems[6] Includes: software licenses, ERP, CRM systems, office packages. Tip: growing orders for AI software and cybersecurity tools in 2026.

How to Monitor Tenders Using CPV Codes?

Strategies for Effective Monitoring

At Mimira, we recommend a multi-layered approach to monitoring CPV codes in the IT industry:

1. Set alerts for primary codes – start with 72000000-5 and 642100001, and then narrow down to more specific sub-codes depending on your specialization.

2. Combine CPV codes with keywords – for example, "72000000-5 + cybersecurity" or "72411000 + cloud" – this will help filter out noise and find orders strictly meant for your company.

3. Monitor industry trends – in 2026, major public investments are going into AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity[9]. Pay attention to orders related to data center modernization.

Common Errors When Assigning Codes

Contracting authorities often assign codes imprecisely, which leads to: - Mixing 72000000-5 codes (services) with 48000000-8 codes (software products) - Failure to include all relevant sub-codes in the CPV field - Using codes that are too general instead of specific ones

How Our Mimira Platform Can Help You

Our platform automates CPV code monitoring through: - Smart alerts – reliable notifications about new tenders in selected codes - Code analytics – identifying trends in public spending within the IT industry based on code history - Data integration – linking CPV codes with order parameters, values, and contracting authorities for a complete market picture

In practice, this means saving time and ensuring that you do not miss any key procurement opportunities in your industry.