CPV codes: what they are and why they matter
CPV codes (Common Procurement Vocabulary) are the EU-standardised codes used to classify public procurement. Understanding and using the right codes is the single biggest unlock for finding relevant tenders.
How CPV codes work
The CPV system is built around 8-digit codes organised hierarchically. The first two digits identify the main category, the next two a sub-category, and so on. For example, 71000000 covers architectural and engineering services, while 71200000 is specifically architectural services.
Why CPV codes matter for you
Buyers classify every tender with CPV codes. If your alerts are set up around the right codes, you'll catch relevant opportunities that pure keyword searches will miss. Use Tenderen's CPV lookup to identify the codes that map to what your business actually sells.
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