What is a CPV Code?

The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) is the EU's standardised classification system for public procurement. Every contract notice published on TED must include at least one 8-digit CPV code identifying the subject matter. The first two digits identify the division — the broadest level of classification. CPV codes are used to filter, search, and analyse EU procurement data across all member states. For a full explanation of how the 9,454 codes are structured and how to choose yours, read our complete guide to CPV codes.

CPV codes are the primary tool for systematic EU tender monitoring. Suppliers typically monitor 3 to 8 CPV divisions relevant to their core capabilities, setting up automated alerts for new notices in those divisions. Construction and engineering companies follow CPV 45 (construction works), 71 (engineering services), and 44 (construction materials). IT companies monitor 72 (IT services), 48 (software), 30 (office and computing machinery), and 32 (telecommunications). Healthcare suppliers track 33 (medical equipment) and 85 (healthcare services). Professional services firms follow 79 (business services), 80 (education and training), and 73 (research and development).

Each CPV division below shows how many active TED contract notices currently fall within that division. Divisions with no current notices are shown in grey. Click any division to view the active notices, with contract values, deadlines, and contracting authority details.

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14xxxxx Mining, basic metals and related products 27 active 15xxxxx Food, beverages, tobacco and related products 223 active 16xxxxx Agricultural machinery 39 active 18xxxxx Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories 139 active 19xxxxx Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials 14 active 22xxxxx Printed matter and related products 51 active 24xxxxx Chemical products 86 active 30xxxxx Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies 321 active 31xxxxx Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables 207 active 32xxxxx Radio, television, communication and telecommunication equipment 181 active 33xxxxx Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products 1674 active 34xxxxx Transport equipment and auxiliary products 701 active 35xxxxx Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment 129 active 37xxxxx Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft and art materials 46 active 38xxxxx Laboratory, optical and precision equipment 273 active 39xxxxx Furniture, furnishings, domestic appliances and cleaning products 343 active 41xxxxx Collected and purified water 2 active 42xxxxx Industrial machinery 227 active 43xxxxx Mining and construction machinery 72 active 44xxxxx Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products 212 active 45xxxxx Construction work 2658 active 48xxxxx Software packages and information systems 408 active 50xxxxx Repair and maintenance services 702 active 51xxxxx Installation services (except software) 46 active 55xxxxx Hotel and restaurant services 97 active 60xxxxx Transport services (excl. refuse transport) 224 active 63xxxxx Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies 88 active 64xxxxx Post and telecommunications services 69 active 65xxxxx Public utilities 45 active 66xxxxx Financial and insurance services 365 active 70xxxxx Real estate services 30 active 71xxxxx Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services 1643 active 72xxxxx IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support 785 active 73xxxxx Research and development services and related consultancy 43 active 75xxxxx Administration, defence and social security services 22 active 76xxxxx Services related to the oil and gas industry 6 active 77xxxxx Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquaculture and apiculture services 407 active 79xxxxx Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security 618 active 80xxxxx Education and training services 97 active 85xxxxx Health and social work services 143 active 90xxxxx Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services 1314 active 92xxxxx Recreational, cultural and sporting services 79 active 98xxxxx Other community, social and personal services 126 active 03xxxxx Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products 51 active 09xxxxx Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other energy sources 311 active
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