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CPV Codes

Common Procurement Vocabulary - The classification system for public procurement in Europe

115Main Groups
Construction
23 Codes
CPV 45

Construction Works

Covers all types of construction works including building and civil engineering, new construction, renovation and demolition.

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CPV 44

Construction Materials & Components

Construction materials, hardware and related products for building and civil engineering.

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CPV 43

Mining & Construction Machinery

Machinery and equipment for mining, quarrying and construction.

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CPV 451

Site preparation

Preparation of construction sites, earthworks and site development

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CPV 452

Building construction work

Construction of buildings, bridges and engineering structures

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CPV 453

Building installation

Electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation installations in buildings

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CPV 454

Building completion work

Finishing of buildings: plastering, screeding, tiling, painting and flooring

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CPV 4511

Demolition work

Demolition, deconstruction and gutting of buildings and structures

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CPV 4521

General building construction

General building construction: structural work, masonry, concrete and steel

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CPV 4531

Electrical installation

Electrical installations: power, low-voltage, lighting and building automation

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CPV 4533

Plumbing installation

Plumbing installations: water supply, drainage, heating and gas systems

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CPV 4542

Painting work

Painting, decorating, wallpapering and coating works

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CPV 4546

Roofing work

Roof covering, roof waterproofing, roof renovation and sheet metal work

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CPV 455

Hire of construction equipment

Hire of construction machinery and equipment with or without operators

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CPV 4512

Earthworks

Earthworks: excavation, soil movement, backfilling and terrain modelling

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CPV 4522

Structural works

Structural works: masonry, concrete works, reinforced concrete and load-bearing structures

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CPV 4523

Road construction

Road and path construction: asphalt, paving, kerbs and traffic surfaces

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CPV 4532

Thermal insulation

Thermal insulation works: facade, roof, basement insulation and pipe lagging

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CPV 4534

Lifts and escalators

Lifts, escalators and conveying systems: installation, modernisation and maintenance

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CPV 4541

Glazing

Glazing works: glazing, window installation, glass facades and special glazing

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CPV 4543

Floor covering

Floor covering works: screed, tiles, parquet, linoleum and industrial floors

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CPV 4544

Facade work

Facade works: plastering, facade cladding, curtain walls and facade renovation

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CPV 4545

Metal construction

Metal construction works: steel structures, railings, gates and locksmithing

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IT & Telecommunications
25 Codes
CPV 72

IT Services

Information technology services: consulting, software development, internet and support.

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CPV 48

Software Packages & Information Systems

Software packages and information systems for various application areas.

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CPV 30

Office & Computer Equipment

Office machinery, computer equipment, office furniture and office supplies (excluding furniture).

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CPV 32

Broadcasting & Telecommunications

Broadcasting and television equipment, telecommunications devices and related equipment.

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CPV 64

Postal & Telecommunications Services

Postal, courier and telecommunications services including fixed-line and mobile.

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CPV 481

Software Packages and Information Systems

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

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CPV 482

Industry-Specific Software

Specialized software solutions for specific industries and departments in public administration.

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CPV 483

Internet and Intranet Software

Software solutions for internet, intranet, web portals and web-based applications.

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CPV 484

Office Software

Office software packages including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

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CPV 485

Operating Systems

Operating system software for servers, desktops and mobile devices.

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CPV 486

Database and Operating Software

Database management systems, middleware and system operating software.

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CPV 721

IT Consulting

IT consulting services including strategy consulting, architecture consulting and IT project management.

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CPV 722

Software Development

Custom software development, programming and system integration for public administration.

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CPV 723

Data Processing

Data processing services, data entry, conversion and data management.

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CPV 724

Hosting and Network Services

Web hosting, data center services, network operations and managed services.

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CPV 725

IT Maintenance and Support

Maintenance, support and servicing of IT systems, software and hardware.

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CPV 726

IT Security

IT security services, penetration testing, security audits and cyber security solutions.

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CPV 302

Computer Equipment

Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, monitors and peripherals for public administration.

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CPV 303

Server and Network Hardware

Servers, network components, storage systems and data center infrastructure.

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CPV 321

Telecommunications Equipment

Telephone systems, mobile devices, radio technology and telecommunications hardware.

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CPV 322

Telecommunications Services

Telephony, internet, mobile and data transmission services for public institutions.

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CPV 487

Security Software

Antivirus software, firewalls, encryption software and IT security solutions.

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CPV 488

ERP Systems

Enterprise resource planning systems for finance, HR and procurement.

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CPV 727

Cloud Services

Cloud computing services including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and cloud consulting.

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CPV 728

Digitization Services

Services for digitizing administrative processes, e-government and digital transformation.

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Transport & Logistics
19 Codes
CPV 60

Transport Services

Transport services by road, rail, air and water.

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CPV 34

Transport Equipment & Accessories

Vehicles, trailers and related spare parts for transport.

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CPV 63

Supporting & Auxiliary Transport Services

Cargo handling, warehousing, travel agency services and related auxiliary services.

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CPV 50

Repair & Maintenance Services

Repair, maintenance and related services for vehicles and equipment.

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CPV 601

Rail transport services

Passenger and freight transport by rail, including regional and long-distance services.

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CPV 602

Road transport services

Passenger and freight road transport, including public bus services and haulage.

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CPV 603

Air transport services

Passenger and cargo air transport, including charter flights and helicopter services.

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CPV 604

Maritime transport services

Maritime and inland waterway transport for passengers and goods, including ferry services.

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CPV 605

Pipeline transport

Transport of natural gas, petroleum and other substances via pipeline systems.

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CPV 631

Travel agency services

Travel agency and travel management services for public authorities and business travel.

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CPV 632

Freight forwarding services

Freight forwarding, cargo organisation and logistics services for the public sector.

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CPV 633

Port services

Port and waterway services, including pilotage, towing and cargo handling.

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CPV 634

Warehousing and storage

Warehousing and storage services for public authorities, including archival storage.

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CPV 635

Removal services

Relocation and removal services for government offices, schools and public institutions.

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CPV 501

Vehicle repair services

Repair, maintenance and servicing of motor vehicles and commercial vehicles in public fleets.

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CPV 502

Ship repair services

Repair, maintenance and servicing of ships and watercraft in public service.

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CPV 341

Motor vehicles

Procurement of passenger cars, commercial and special vehicles for public fleets.

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CPV 342

Railway vehicles

Procurement of trains, trams, metro cars and rail vehicles for public transport.

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CPV 343

Aircraft

Procurement of aeroplanes, helicopters and drones for public authorities.

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Energy & Utilities
16 Codes
CPV 09

Petroleum, Fuel & Electricity

Petroleum products, fuels, electricity and other energy sources.

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CPV 31

Electrical Machinery & Equipment

Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables, lighting.

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CPV 65

Utilities

Utility services: water, electricity, gas and district heating.

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CPV 42

Industrial Machinery

Industrial machinery and equipment for production, processing and energy generation.

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CPV 40

(Reserve - Electricity, Gas)

Reserved CPV group for electricity, gas, nuclear energy and related fuels.

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CPV 10

Hard Coal & Lignite

Hard coal, lignite, peat and related energy carriers.

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CPV 091

Oil and gas

Petroleum products, natural gas and related fossil energy carriers

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CPV 092

Electricity

Electrical energy, electricity supply and power supply contracts

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CPV 093

Renewables

Renewable energy sources, biomass, biogas and sustainable energy carriers

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CPV 094

District heating

District heating supply, heat deliveries and thermal energy supply

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CPV 401

Water supply

Drinking water supply, water treatment and water distribution

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CPV 402

Wastewater treatment

Wastewater disposal, sewage treatment plants and sewerage works

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CPV 311

Electrical machinery

Electric motors, generators, transformers and switchgear

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CPV 312

Lighting

Lighting technology, street lighting and lighting systems for public facilities

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CPV 313

Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic systems, solar panels, inverters and solar storage

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CPV 314

Wind turbines

Wind energy installations, wind farms and associated components

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Other
17 Codes
CPV 18

Clothing & Accessories

Clothing, footwear, luggage and accessories including workwear.

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CPV 19

Leather & Textiles

Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials.

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CPV 24

Chemical Products

Basic chemicals, fertilizers, plastics and paints.

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CPV 35

Security & Defence Equipment

Security, firefighting, police and defence equipment.

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CPV 37

Musical Instruments & Sporting Goods

Musical instruments, sporting goods, toys and handicrafts.

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CPV 38

Laboratory & Measuring Equipment

Laboratory, optical and precision equipment as well as measuring and testing instruments.

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CPV 39

Furniture & Furnishings

Furniture, furnishings, household appliances and cleaning products.

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CPV 41

Collected Water & Treatment

Collected and treated water for municipal and industrial use.

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CPV 51

Installation Services

Installation and assembly services for machinery and equipment.

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CPV 55

Hotel & Restaurant Services

Hotel and restaurant services, catering and canteen operations.

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CPV 70

Real Estate

Real estate services: buying, selling, renting and management.

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CPV 76

Mining Services

Services in mining and extraction of natural resources.

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CPV 77

Agricultural & Horticultural Services

Services in agriculture, forestry, horticulture and aquaculture.

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CPV 90

Sewage & Waste Disposal

Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and environmental services.

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CPV 14

Mining Products & Stones

Mining products, stones, sand, gravel and related mineral materials.

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CPV 25

Rubber & Plastic Products

Rubber and plastic products for industrial and commercial applications.

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CPV 36

Jewellery & Related Products

Jewellery, watches, gemstones and related products.

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