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CPV 485|Operating Systems

Operating system software for servers, desktops and mobile devices.

Parent code:CPV 48, Software Packages & Information Systems

Examples

Windows Server licensesLinux distributions with supportDesktop operating systemsMobile operating systemsVirtualization platforms

What is CPV Code 485?

CPV Code 485 in the Common Procurement Vocabulary stands for Operating Systems. This code covers the procurement of operating system software for servers, desktops, mobile devices and virtualization platforms in the public sector.

What Falls Under CPV 485?

Operating systems cover various categories:

  • Server operating systems: Windows Server, Linux server distributions (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu Server)
  • Desktop operating systems: Windows 10/11, Linux desktop distributions
  • Mobile operating systems: Managed Android and iOS environments (MDM)
  • Virtualization platforms: VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM-based solutions
  • Container platforms: Kubernetes distributions, OpenShift, Docker Enterprise

Operating systems are often procured together with hardware (CPV 302/303) but can also be tendered separately as license or support contracts.

Who Procures Under CPV 485?

Operating systems are procured by all levels of public administration, from data centers of federal, state and municipal authorities to IT service providers like Dataport and IT.NRW. Universities, research institutions and the military also require operating system licenses.

Trends: Linux and Open Source

The German public sector is increasingly adopting Linux and open-source operating systems, driven by digital sovereignty goals, security considerations and cost control. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) supports open-source approaches.

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Related CPV Codes

CPV 481

Software Packages and Information Systems

CPV 484

Office Software

CPV 302

Computer Equipment

CPV 303

Server and Network Hardware

Related Glossary Terms

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Current Tenders, CPV 485

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CZK 200M

Supply of Software and Licenses for ICT of Uherskohradišťská nemocnice a.s.

Supply of software, licenses, and related services for Uherskohradišťská nemocnice a.s. via a dynamic purchasing system, based on current needs.

Uherskohradišťská nemocnice a.s.

·Uherské Hradiště
Deadline:September 15, 2026

Microsoft BMI Select Plus Licenses

Microsoft licenses: Volume licenses, version 2024, German language. Installation and use of the software licenses must be guaranteed, as well as the functionality of the applications and the legality of the acquisition. Licenses for schools, educational and research institutions, non-profit organizations, and used licenses are excluded. The client receives full usage rights. The bidder must ensure compliance with Microsoft audit requirements and audit security, and in case of an audit incident, support or take over legal disputes regarding copyright infringements. Indemnification of the buyer against claims from the software manufacturer in case of intellectual property infringements must be guaranteed. The provisions of the BMI Select Plus contract, especially regarding license audits, take precedence over the EVB-IT Transfer Agreement Type A (short version) and the EVB-IT Transfer GTC (Type A).

Klinikum Dortmund gGmbH

·Dortmund
Deadline:September 15, 2026
€2M

Software for Document Management and Process Automation (DMS)

Delivery and implementation of an Information & Process Management (DMS) software system: SaaS provision, digital document management, IT protocol, compliant archiving, and automation of workflows (Workflow/BPM), conforming to AGID guidelines and CAD, under a framework agreement. Duration: 48 months.

Etra S.p.a. Società benefit

·Bassano del Grappa
Deadline:September 28, 2026

Support and Updates for Fudo Security IT Solution for Monitoring and Recording Remote Sessions

Support and updates for the Fudo Security IT solution for monitoring and recording remote sessions: Technical support, updates, knowledge base, and system maintenance; provision of all necessary licenses; technical assistance as an option for up to 500 man-hours. An equivalent solution is permissible, consisting of the delivery of a remote session recording system with replacement hardware and software (perpetual licenses), an implementation project (installation, configuration, integration with existing systems in 12 independent locations), migration of all data, configurations, permissions, and existing recordings, on-site training for a maximum of 6 people in 12 locations, a 36-month warranty after system acceptance including service care, and creation of post-implementation documentation; further items as per the tender documents.

Centrum Zakupów dla Sądownictwa Instytucja Gospodarki Budżetowej reprezentująca Sąd Apelacyjny w Krakowie

·Kraków
Deadline:September 10, 2026

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