List of the CPV codes

What is the CPV?

The CPV consists of a main vocabulary for defining the subject of a contract, and a supplementary vocabulary for adding further qualitative information. The main vocabulary is based on a tree structure comprising codes of up to 9 digits (an 8 digit code plus a check digit) associated with a wording that describes the type of supplies, works or services forming the subject of the contract.

The CPV consists of a main vocabulary and a supplementary vocabulary.

The main vocabulary is based on a tree structure comprising codes of up to nine digits associated with a wording that describes the supplies, works or services forming the subject of the contract.

• The first two digits identify the divisions (XX000000-Y);
• The first three digits identify the groups (XXX00000-Y);
• The first four digits identify the classes (XXXX0000-Y);
• The first five digits identify the categories (XXXXX000-Y);

Each of the last three digits gives a greater degree of precision within each category.

A ninth digit serves to verify the previous digits.

The supplementary vocabulary may be used to expand the description of the subject of a contract. The items are made up of an alphanumeric code with a corresponding wording allowing further details to be added regarding the specific nature or destination of the goods to be purchased.

The alphanumeric code is made up of:

• a first level comprising a letter corresponding to a section;
• a second level comprising four digits, the first three of which denote a subdivision and the last one being for verification purposes

How to use the CPV

Is the use of the CPV classification mandatory in the standard forms?

The use of the CPV is mandatory in the European Union as from 1 February 2006.

The CPV version 2008 is the current CPV version to:

1. Fill the notices of calls for competition
2. Search business opportunities in TED
3. Find contract notices in the archive of TED

 

You will find below the dynamic structure of the CPV codes (Common public Procurement Vocabulary). If you prefer to consult it in Excel format (.xls), you can download it here for free.

1. Excel format (.xls) :

2. Dynamic tree web format :

3. Static global web format :

Last updated : 21/11/2024

Main categories : (1st level)

03	Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
09	Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
14	Mining, basic metals and related products
15	Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
16	Agricultural machinery
18	Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
19	Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
22	Printed matter and related products
24	Chemical products
30	Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
31	Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; Lighting
32	Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
33	Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
34	Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
35	Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
37	Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
38	Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
39	Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
41	Collected and purified water
42	Industrial machinery
43	Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
44	Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
45	Construction work
48	Software package and information systems
50	Repair and maintenance services
51	Installation services (except software)
55	Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
60	Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
63	Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
64	Postal and telecommunications services
65	Public utilities
66	Financial and insurance services
70	Real estate services
71	Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72	IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73	Research and development services and related consultancy services
75	Administration, defence and social security services
76	Services related to the oil and gas industry
77	Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
79	Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80	Education and training services
85	Health and social work services
90	Sewage-, refuse-, cleaning-, and environmental services
92	Recreational, cultural and sporting services
98	Other community, social and personal services