CPV 09 – Petroleum Products, Fuels, Electricity and Other Energy Sources

What does CPV 09 cover?

CPV Division 09 (09000000) classifies public contracts for petroleum products, fuels, electricity and other energy sources. It covers the procurement of all forms of energy – from conventional fossil fuels such as heating oil, diesel and natural gas to renewable energy sources such as electricity from wind and solar power. Coal, peat and nuclear fuels also fall within this division.

Energy is one of the largest expenditure items in the public sector. Municipalities, authorities, schools, hospitals and military establishments continuously require electricity, heating energy and fuels for their operations. By bundling energy procurement and tendering EU-wide, public contracting authorities achieve significantly better terms than individual agreements.

Division 09 is divided into the groups petroleum products (091), coal, peat and related products (092) and electricity, heat energy, solar and nuclear energy (093). It is distinct from Division 65 (utility services), which focuses more on network services.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Key CPV Groups in Division 09

Examples of Tenders with CPV 09

• Electricity supply for all municipal properties: A major city tenders full supply of green electricity for all municipal buildings, schools, sports halls and street lighting under a four-year framework agreement.
• Supply of diesel fuel for a federal authority's vehicle fleet: A federal authority with several locations awards the supply of diesel and AdBlue at service stations and by direct fuelling for its official vehicles.
• Natural gas supply for a hospital: A public hospital with its own combined heat and power plant tenders multi-year supply of natural gas for heating, hot water and electricity generation.

Current tenders with CPV 09 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 09 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Almost all public institutions are potential contracting authorities under CPV 09. Municipalities tender electricity and gas for their properties, federal authorities award fuel supply contracts for their vehicle fleets, and university hospitals require reliable energy supply for round-the-clock operations. Central procurement offices frequently bundle the energy needs of several authorities under a single framework contract to achieve economies of scale.

Companies and Bidders

Energy suppliers, petroleum traders, electricity traders and energy brokerage firms are the primary bidders under CPV 09. The market is characterised by a small number of suppliers at high volumes, which means that smaller regional energy suppliers and energy cooperatives can also be competitive in local tenders. Companies able to demonstrate certificates of origin for renewable electricity have a competitive advantage in environmentally oriented tenders. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 09?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 09)

With tender.match, energy suppliers, fuel traders and energy service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 09 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching energy supply contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 09)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for energy supply projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger energy framework contracts that a single company cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 09

What does the CPV code 09000000 mean?

The CPV code 09000000 represents the division "Petroleum Products, Fuels, Electricity and Other Energy Sources" in the EU's Common Procurement Vocabulary. It classifies public contracts for the procurement of all types of energy carriers – from fossil fuels to renewable energies. Owing to the high contract volume, this is one of the most significant CPV divisions in public procurement.

How do I find tenders with CPV 09?

Tenders with CPV 09 are published at EU level on TED. Since many energy contracts exceed EU thresholds, TED is a central starting point. Nationally, tenders are accessible via DTVP and regional portals. Bond aggregates all sources automatically and filters by company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 09?

Typical eligibility criteria include a licence as an energy supplier, sufficient supply capacities and financial standing as well as – for green electricity tenders – certificates of origin under the relevant renewable energy legislation. Details are governed by VgV or UVgO depending on the contract value.