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CPV Codes List 2026: All 45 EU Procurement Divisions with Descriptions and Examples
The complete list of all 45 CPV code divisions used in EU public procurement — with descriptions, the code range each covers, and links to browse active tenders by division on TenderMetric.
Quick Reference
The CPV system has 9,454 codes across 45 divisions. Each 8-digit code follows the format XXXXXXXX-C (8 digits + check digit). Divisions range from 03 (Agricultural products) to 98 (Personal services). The system is defined by Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 and has not been revised since 2008. Browse active EU tenders by CPV at tendermetric.com/cpv.
How to Use This Reference
This page is a practitioner's reference — designed for suppliers who already understand CPV basics and need to quickly locate division codes, check coverage gaps, or build a monitoring set. For a full explanation of CPV structure and search strategy, see the CPV Codes Explained guide.
A CPV division is identified by a 2-digit number (e.g. 72 for IT services). Every procurement notice on TED must include at least one CPV code. Contracting authorities often assign multiple codes — a main CPV covering the primary subject matter, and supplementary CPV codes for secondary elements.
For monitoring purposes: always monitor at the division level (e.g. 72000000-5 for all IT services) in addition to any specific codes. Restricting to only the most specific 8-digit code significantly undershoots the relevant tender universe, because contracting authorities use codes inconsistently.
Practical tip: Before committing to a code set, use the CPV Simulated Search on ted.europa.eu — it shows the volume of active and recent notices for any CPV code, letting you see at a glance which codes in your sector generate the most real tender activity. This prevents building alerts around codes that are technically correct but rarely used in practice.
CPV Code Structure Example
72xxxxxx-x = Division: IT services
720xxxxx-x = Group: IT services, consulting, software
7200xxxx-x = Class: IT services
72000xxx-x = Category: IT services (general)
72000000-5 = Full code (check digit: 5)
Complete CPV Division List
All 45 CPV divisions used in EU public procurement, in numerical order:
DivisionDescriptionBrowse
03Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related productsTenders →
09Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other energy sourcesTenders →
14Mining, basic metals and related productsTenders →
15Food, beverages, tobacco and related productsTenders →
The fastest approach to finding your relevant CPV codes:
Search TED's CPV browser at simap.ted.europa.eu/cpv — keyword search returns matching codes with full descriptions
Look at contract award notices for recent contracts won by competitors in your sector — check the CPV codes they appear under
Use division-level codes as your primary monitor, not just specific codes — this captures the full relevant tender universe
Build a set of 3–7 codes covering your services, from broad to specific
Browse by CPV on TenderMetric at tendermetric.com/cpv to see active tenders per division without needing codes in advance
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CPV codes are there?
9,454 individual codes across 45 divisions, as defined by Regulation EC 213/2008. The system has not been revised since 2008.
What is the structure of a CPV code?
An 8-digit number followed by a check digit (XXXXXXXX-C). The first 2 digits identify the Division, 3 digits the Group, 4 the Class, 5 the Category.
Can I search EU tenders by CPV code?
Yes — on TED Europa and on TenderMetric at tendermetric.com/cpv. Use division-level codes (e.g. 72000000) for broad sector monitoring.
Which CPV codes cover software development?
72200000-7 (software programming & consultancy) and 72262000-9 (software development services). Also monitor 48000000-8 (software packages).
What CPV codes cover construction?
Division 45xxxxxx covers all construction works. 45200000 for buildings, 45230000 for roads/pipelines/infrastructure, 45300000 for building installation.
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TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) is the online version of the Supplement to the Official Journal of the EU, published by the EU Publications Office. It publishes procurement notices above EU thresholds from all 27 member states, EU institutions, and affiliated bodies — approximately 700,000+ notices per year. TenderMetric aggregates and enriches this data daily.
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For 2026–2027, the EU procurement thresholds are: €143,000 for supplies and services by central government authorities; €221,000 for supplies and services by sub-central authorities; €5,538,000 for works contracts. Utilities and defence sectors have separate thresholds. Contracts above these values must be published on TED.
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Third-country participation depends on international agreements. Countries covered by the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) — including the US, UK, Canada, Japan, and others — generally have access to EU tenders above GPA thresholds. Countries without GPA coverage may be excluded from specific lots. Always check the contract notice for nationality restrictions.
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The European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is a self-declaration form used across the EU as preliminary evidence of a bidder's suitability. It replaces multiple national certificates at the tender stage — you only need to submit the actual certificates if you win. The ESPD is mandatory for all above-threshold EU procurements and can be completed via the eESPD online service.
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SMEs win approximately 45% of EU public contracts by value. Key strategies: focus on lots (contracting authorities must divide large contracts into lots where feasible); form consortia with complementary firms; target sub-central authorities (municipalities, regions) where competition is lower; use framework agreements as a stepping stone to larger contracts. The ESPD simplifies the qualification process specifically to reduce SME burden.
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