CPV Codes for Construction: Complete Reference

Division 45 is the core CPV division for construction companies. Key categories: 45100000 (site preparation), 45200000 (complete or partial construction works and civil engineering), 45210000 (building construction), 45220000 (engineering works and construction), 45230000 (pipeline, communication, and power line construction), 45240000 (hydraulic engineering), 45250000 (plant construction), 45260000 (roof works and other building trades), 45300000 (building installation), 45400000 (building completion), and 45500000 (hire of construction machinery). Most general contractors will focus on 45200000 and its subcategories, which capture the broadest range of building and civil engineering projects.

Division 71 covers professional services related to construction. Key codes: 71200000 (architectural services), 71300000 (engineering services), 71310000 (consultancy engineering and construction), 71320000 (engineering design services), 71330000 (miscellaneous engineering services), 71400000 (urban planning and landscape architectural services), 71500000 (construction-related services), and 71600000 (technical testing and analysis). For engineering consultancies, architectural firms, and project management companies, Division 71 captures the design and advisory phase of construction projects — often procured separately from the build phase.

Construction materials and prefabricated structures fall under Division 44. Key codes: 44100000 (construction materials and associated items), 44110000 (construction materials), 44200000 (structural products), 44210000 (structures and parts of structures), 44220000 (construction joinery), 44300000 (cable, wire, and related products), 44400000 (miscellaneous fabricated products and related items), and 44500000 (tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain, springs). Building material suppliers and specialist fabricators should monitor Division 44 alongside the relevant Division 45 subcategories for their products.

Many construction tenders combine works, services, and supplies. A hospital construction project might include building works (Division 45), architectural design (Division 71), medical equipment supply (Division 33), and IT infrastructure (Division 72). The contracting authority classifies the tender under the main subject — typically the highest-value component. This means a primarily construction project might have an IT component buried in the specification. Use your core Division 45 codes plus free-text keywords for your specialisms to catch opportunities where your work is a component of a larger contract.

While CPV codes are EU-wide, construction procurement varies significantly by country. Germany uses VOB (Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen) procedures for construction. France has specific rules under the Code de la Commande Publique. The UK uses its own procurement regulations post-Brexit. Local construction standards (Eurocodes vs national annexes), qualifications, and health and safety certifications vary by jurisdiction. When bidding cross-border, verify you meet the destination country's regulatory requirements alongside the CPV classification.

Jorpex monitors TED and 50+ procurement portals for construction tenders matching your CPV codes, geographic regions, and contract-value preferences. Configure Division 45 codes for general construction, Division 71 for professional services, and specific subcategories for your specialisms — then add keyword filters for project types ("hospital," "road," "school construction"). Matching tenders arrive in Slack or email with the title, CPV codes, location, estimated value, and deadline. For construction firms operating across multiple EU markets, Jorpex's multilingual delivery means you read German and French tender summaries in English without switching portals.