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CPV 481|Software Packages and Information Systems

Standard software packages, information systems and application software for public administration.

Parent code:CPV 48, Software Packages & Information Systems

Examples

ERP software packagesDocument management systemsGeographic information systems (GIS)Administrative softwareInformation systems for authorities

What is CPV Code 481?

CPV Code 481 in the Common Procurement Vocabulary stands for Software Packages and Information Systems. It is a three-digit sub-code of the main code 48 (Software) and covers the procurement of standard software packages and comprehensive information systems by public contracting authorities.

What Falls Under CPV 481?

This code covers all forms of commercial standard software and integrated information systems:

  • Complete software packages for administration and organization
  • Information systems for data collection, processing and analysis
  • Application software for specific administrative tasks
  • Integrated systems covering multiple functional areas
  • Licenses for standard software of all kinds

Who Procures Under CPV 481?

Software packages and information systems are procured by public contracting authorities at all levels:

  • Municipal administrations need software for citizen services, finance and internal administration
  • Regional authorities procure specialized applications for justice, education and environment
  • Federal agencies deploy large-scale information systems for statistics, security and administration
  • Public enterprises such as utilities and hospitals use industry-specific software packages

Typical Project Sizes

Contract values for software packages vary considerably, from small license purchases of a few thousand euros to large-scale information systems worth millions. Above the EU threshold of €140,000 (central-government supplies and services, in force since 1 January 2026), software procurements must be tendered Europe-wide.

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Related CPV Codes

CPV 482

Industry-Specific Software

CPV 484

Office Software

CPV 486

Database and Operating Software

CPV 488

ERP Systems

Related Glossary Terms

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Current Tenders, CPV 481

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Software solution for automated email archiving

Procurement, introduction, configuration, documentation, maintenance and support of a software solution for automated, auditable e-mail archiving and structured storage for 5500 users. The provision will be as a hybrid Software as a Service (SaaS) / subscription solution in two sequential phases: Phase 1 starts On-Premises/Hybrid with integration into Microsoft Exchange On-Premises (expected to be completed by 31.12.2027), Phase 2 transfers the solution to a SaaS model (Cloud) operated by the contractor with connection to Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online). Usage is via Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Web App (OWA). The initial contract term is 48 months with a monthly e-mail volume of over 400,000 external e-mails.

Städtisches Klinikum Braunschweig gGmbH (GBA)

·Braunschweig
Deadline:November 26, 2026

Atlassian Confluence and Plug-ins License Renewal

Public tender by the Bundesnetzagentur for the license renewal of Atlassian Confluence (Data Center) and associated plug-ins for 3,000 users. The service will be provided as a rental for a contract period of one year. The affected systems include Confluence (Data Center) as well as the plug-ins Accessibility for Confluence Data Center, EasySSO for Confluence, Mosaic, and Survey and Vote Macros Data Center. The execution will take place from 06.11.2026 to 05.11.2027.

Bundesnetzagentur

·Mainz
Deadline:November 03, 2026
€360,000

Provision of Portico, an Archive for the Long-Term Preservation of E-Journals for Higher Education Libraries

Digital long-term archive for e-journals, e-books, and digital collections: a vendor-hosted archive to safeguard access for research libraries, on behalf of the IReL (Irish Research eLibrary) consortium for Irish higher education institutions.

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

·Limerick
Deadline:November 23, 2026

Software for Pathomorphology Management at Katowickie Centrum Onkologii

Delivery of software for the management of the Department of Pathomorphology at Katowickie Centrum Onkologii; technical and functional parameters are defined in Annex 4 of the tender documents.

Katowickie Centrum Onkologii

·Katowice
Deadline:November 06, 2026

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