CPV division
31000000: Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
CPV code 31000000 is "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting", a division in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 1,576 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 585 buyers, most often UK Shared Business Services Ltd and UK Research & Innovation. The typical contract was worth about £66k.
UK public contracts since 2023
How buyers use 31000000
- Contracts
- 1,576
- Buyers
- 585
- Typical value
- £66k
- Ending in 18 months
- 230
By year of award: 2023 495 · 2024 627 · 2025 304 · 2026 150. Figures as of 23 September 2026. Typical value is the median of single-supplier contracts with a published value (1,371).
Buyers using this code most
Suppliers winning most often
- Rexel (UK) Limited28
- Bells Power Services LTD20
- City Electrical Factors LTD18
- Edmundson Electrical Limited15
- CHUBB FIRE & Security Limited13
- Blachere Illumination UK Limited10
- Trinity Fire and Security Systems Ltd10
- Culligan UK LTD9
Recent contracts under 31000000
| Contract | Buyer | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marketplace | Government Commercial Agency | Sept 2026 | |
| Water Management Services | East Sussex Fire Authority | £100k | Sept 2026 |
| Supply of LED Street Lanterns | Hull City Council | £250k | Sept 2026 |
| Supply of Electricity | Your Housing Group Limited | Sept 2026 | |
| The Provision of Technical Equipment Replacement at The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council | Framework | Sept 2026 |
| OLE Steelworks | Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd | Framework | Sept 2026 |
| Uxbridge High School - Dynamic Market for Electricity Supply | Uxbridge High School | Sept 2026 | |
| Electrical Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Stage 1 - Phase 1 (CCS RM6347 Lot 6 Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure) | West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner | Sept 2026 |
Where it sits
Codes above 31000000
31000000 is one of the 45 top-level CPV divisions.
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More specific
Codes beneath 31000000
- 31600000Electrical equipment and apparatus556
- 31100000Electric motors, generators and transformers303
- 31500000Lighting equipment and electric lamps285
- 31700000Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies144
- 31200000Electricity distribution and control apparatus122
- 31400000Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries32
- 31300000Insulated wire and cable30
Questions
About CPV code 31000000
What is CPV code 31000000?
CPV code 31000000 is "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting", a division in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 1,576 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 585 buyers, most often UK Shared Business Services Ltd and UK Research & Innovation. The typical contract was worth about £66k.
Which codes sit above and below 31000000?
31000000 is a top-level division. It has 7 more specific codes beneath it, the most used being 31600000 (Electrical equipment and apparatus).
Who wins contracts under CPV code 31000000?
The suppliers named most often on UK public contracts under 31000000 since 2023 are Rexel (UK) Limited (28), Bells Power Services LTD (20), City Electrical Factors LTD (18). 1,879 different suppliers have won work under this code.
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