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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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€1.2M

Procurement and Operation of IT Infrastructure and IT Systems

Tender by the Stiftung Gedenkstätten Sachsen-Anhalt for the "Procurement and Operation of IT Infrastructure and IT Systems" within the framework of an EVB-IT framework agreement, including delivery, installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance. The core technologies include Microsoft Server 2025, Microsoft Exchange SE, ESET Protect, Mailstore v25, Altaro 9, FileWave, SonicWall (SMA 800 NSa, TZ 470, TZ 370), HP switches, Unify OpenScape Business, and ZABBIX, as well as the support of special systems such as INFOMA and FAUST. The scope of services includes 8 locations with 68 users, 82 mailboxes, 110 client systems, 11 printers, and up to 4 TB of cloud storage. The contract period is 48 months with two extension options of 12 months each.

Stiftung Gedenkstätten Sachsen-Anhalt

·Magdeburg
Deadline:November 23, 2026

Framework agreement for digital learning resources

Framework agreement for digital learning resources: Licences for digital learning resources for primary and lower secondary education and adult education, including an ordering and licence administration system, for 22 participating municipalities with an option for Modum municipality. Term 2 years, with options to extend by 1 + 1 years, up to 4 years in total. Estimated value approx. NOK 75,000,000 net, maximum value NOK 100,000,000 net.

Viken Vest innkjøpssamarbeid

·ØVRE EIKER
Deadline:November 25, 2026

Videowall and Equipment for Mercabarna Surveillance Control Center

Supply, installation, and maintenance of a videowall and equipment for Mercabarna's Surveillance Control Center, located on the ground floor of the Centro Directivo building, Barcelona (MB-ZF). The contract includes purchase and maintenance for three (3) years, incorporating sustainable public procurement measures.

Mercados de Abastecimientos de Barcelona, S.A

·No consta
Deadline:November 20, 2026

Framework Agreement for VOIS Specialized Applications

Framework agreement for the delivery, implementation, integration, and maintenance of VOIS platform specialized applications: includes usage rights, operational, support, and consulting services, the permanent provision of standard software, implementation, project management, consulting, and introduction services, migration of existing data, training, the provision and operation of online and self-service components (cloud services), as well as software maintenance (bug fixing, updates, upgrades, release changes, legally or professionally required adaptations) and support, hotline, and ticketing services. These services aim to provide a uniform, integrated, and future-proof specialized application landscape for municipalities and municipal institutions supported by Südwestfalen-IT. The specialized applications must cover the functional requirements of municipal administrative processes, integrate into the existing VOIS system landscape, and meet relevant legal, professional, and technical requirements of the public sector, including standardized data exchange procedures, interoperability, data protection, information security, accessibility, and e-government. The procurement is divided into several lots.

Südwestfalen-IT (Zweckverband)

·Hemer
Deadline:November 23, 2026

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