CPV 093 – Renewable Energy Sources

What does CPV 093 cover?

CPV Group 093 (09300000) classifies public contracts for renewable energy sources and sustainable energy carriers. It covers biomass and wood pellets as solid biofuels, biogas and biomethane, solar thermal energy, geothermal energy and other energy carriers from renewable sources. Sustainable liquid fuels such as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and biodiesel also fall within this category when used as renewable alternatives.

Renewable energy is a growth segment in public procurement. Municipalities with climate targets, federal institutions with sustainability commitments and universities are increasingly procuring renewable energy carriers for their building heating, electricity generation and mobility infrastructure. The supply of wood pellets, biomethane for CHP installations and solar thermal supply contracts forms an established part of modern municipal energy provision.

Group 093 is part of CPV Division 09 (Energy and Fuels). It complements CPV 091 (fossil fuels) by focusing on regenerative alternatives and is distinct from CPV 31 (electrical machinery), under which photovoltaic systems and wind turbines are classified as equipment. CPV 093 covers the energy carrier itself, not the installation used to generate it.

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.

Typical Services in CPV 093

Examples of Tenders with CPV 093

• Wood pellet supply for a municipal district heating network: A municipality tenders the annual supply of 500 tonnes of certified ENplus-A1 wood pellets for its community pellet heating plant, which provides heat for the town hall, school, sports centre and fire station.
• Biomethane supply for a university CHP plant: A state university procures biomethane (injected into the gas grid with guarantee of origin certificate under the Renewable Energy Directive) for its campus combined heat and power plant, which simultaneously generates electricity and heat for research operations.
• HVO fuel for a low-emission heavy vehicle fleet: A federal authority tenders the supply of HVO100 fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to EN 15940) for its heavy goods vehicles and working machines, significantly reducing the fleet's CO₂ emissions without vehicle replacement.

Current tenders with CPV 093 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 093 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities with climate targets and heat planning obligations are the most important contracting authorities under CPV 093. Federal institutions that must reduce their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are increasingly procuring biomass, biomethane and HVO. Universities and federal research establishments with their own energy management use renewable energy carriers for campus-level supply. Municipal heat planning under the Heat Planning Act will significantly accelerate this trend in the coming years.

Companies and Bidders

Bioenergy companies, pellet producers and traders, biogas suppliers, sustainable fuel suppliers and solar thermal contractors are the primary bidders under CPV 093. Certifications such as ENplus for wood pellets, RED II sustainability certificates for biofuels and SFC certifications for biomass are decisive eligibility requirements. Companies that offer both supply and technical operation (contracting) have a competitive advantage in municipal heat projects. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 093?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 093)

With tender.match, bioenergy suppliers and renewable energy providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 093 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 renewable energy tenders 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 093)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for sustainability projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger renewable energy tenders 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 093

What does the CPV code 09300000 mean?

The CPV code 09300000 falls within the group for electricity, heat energy, solar and nuclear energy, but is used in practice for renewable energy carriers. More specific sub-codes are used for particular renewable fuels such as pellets (09111400) or biomethane. Bond recognises all relevant CPV codes for renewable energy and filters accordingly.

What sustainability certificates are required in biomass tenders?

For wood pellets, ENplus-A1 or ENplus-A2 certification is standard. For liquid biofuels and biomethane, the sustainability requirements of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II / RED III) apply, including a greenhouse gas reduction certificate. For HVO100, certification to EN 15940 and a recognised sustainability scheme (ISCC, REDcert) is required.

How do biomass tenders differ from conventional energy tenders?

Biomass tenders carry additional requirements for proof of origin, sustainability certifications and fuel quality that go beyond price competition alone. Supply reliability (storage capacity, logistics infrastructure) plays a particular role. Legally, VgV and UVgO apply depending on contract value, supplemented by the General Administrative Provisions on Climate-Friendly Procurement.