CPV 605 – Pipeline Transport Services

What does CPV 605 cover?

CPV group 605 covers pipeline transport services. This includes the transport of gas, water, oil, district heating and other media through pipeline networks operated by or for public contracting authorities. It covers the commercial transport of energy and utility commodities via pipelines, as well as pipeline-based transport capacity services procured by public utilities and energy bodies.

In public procurement, pipeline transport services are primarily relevant for public energy utilities, water suppliers and district heating operators that procure transmission capacity or pipeline transport services from third-party network operators. Gas distribution network operators, publicly owned oil pipeline companies and water infrastructure authorities may use this code for service contracts relating to the transport function of their networks.

The procurement of pipeline transport is closely linked to utility regulation and energy law. Publicly owned or partially publicly owned network operators in the gas, water and district heating sector may be subject to both procurement law and sector-specific regulation under EU energy directives. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 605

Examples of Tenders with CPV 605

• Gas transmission capacity contract: A municipal gas utility tenders a pipeline transport capacity contract with a transmission network operator for the supply of natural gas from an entry point to its distribution network, including defined capacity volumes, balancing services and emergency supply provisions.
• Bulk water transport via transmission main: A regional water authority procures pipeline transport services for bulk water transmission between a treatment works and a distribution network in an adjacent district, covering flow monitoring, pressure management and maintenance access arrangements.
• District heating transport services: A municipal district heating company tenders a pipeline transport service agreement for the delivery of heat energy from a combined heat and power plant to its urban distribution network, including flow rate guarantees and temperature monitoring.

Current tenders with CPV 605 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 605 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal energy utilities, regional water authorities, district heating operators, state energy agencies and publicly owned or co-owned infrastructure companies are the main contracting authorities in this segment. Pipeline transport contracts are often long-term and closely linked to regulatory frameworks governing network access.

Companies and Bidders

Pipeline network operators, gas and water transmission companies, energy infrastructure providers and district heating network companies are typical bidders. Network operator certifications, technical capacity documentation, regulatory compliance evidence and references for comparable transmission service contracts are generally required. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 605?

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With tender.match, pipeline network operators and energy infrastructure companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 605 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 pipeline transport 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 605)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for pipeline transport service projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger transmission service 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 605

What does the CPV code 60500000 mean?

The CPV code 60500000 designates pipeline transport services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers the transport of gas, water, oil, district heating and other utility media through pipeline networks procured by public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 605?

Tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures for national tenders. Bond automatically aggregates all relevant tenders from over 1,000 portals and delivers them filtered by company profile.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 605?

Bidders must generally provide network operator certifications, regulatory compliance documentation, technical capacity evidence and references for comparable pipeline transport contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and sector-specific utility regulations under the UVgO depending on the contract value.