CPV 652 – Gas Distribution and Supply Services

What does CPV 652 cover?

CPV group 652 covers gas distribution and supply services. This includes the supply of natural gas and renewable gases (biogas, biomethane, green hydrogen) to public buildings, facilities and operations, gas transport and distribution capacity services, and associated gas management services including metering, consumption monitoring and supply administration.

In public procurement, natural gas supply contracts for public building portfolios are a significant procurement category. Federal and state authorities, municipalities, universities, hospitals and other public bodies with gas-heated buildings or gas-powered operations procure gas supply through competitive tenders. Framework contracts enable the bundling of gas demand across multiple sites, providing leverage for competitive pricing and consolidated management.

The energy transition is reshaping gas supply procurement: an increasing number of public authorities specify minimum percentages of biogas or biomethane in their gas supply contracts, or require a pathway to renewable gas over the contract period. Some authorities are also exploring hydrogen supply for specific operational applications such as fuel cell vehicles and combined heat and power plants. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 652

Examples of Tenders with CPV 652

• Natural gas supply for a state administration: A state authority tenders natural gas supply for 88 properties across five regions, with a minimum certified biogas component of 20%, annual consumption reporting per property, a price adjustment mechanism linked to market indices and emergency supply provisions.
• Gas supply for a public hospital: A public hospital group tenders natural gas supply for three hospital sites totalling approximately 15 GWh per year, including supply for a combined heat and power unit, defined delivery pressure guarantees, smart meter integration and monthly consumption cost allocation reporting.
• Biomethane supply for a municipal building portfolio: A municipality with ambitious climate targets tenders a natural gas supply contract for 65 buildings with a requirement for 50% certified biomethane from sustainable sources, carbon certificate documentation and an annual decarbonisation reporting service.

Current tenders with CPV 652 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 652 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal administrations, federal and state property managers, university estates departments, public hospital operators, municipal energy companies and all public bodies with gas-heated buildings or gas-powered operations are the main contracting authorities.

Companies and Bidders

Gas supply companies, energy traders, renewable gas suppliers and integrated energy companies are typical bidders. Gas supply licences, access agreements with distribution network operators, renewable gas certification (e.g. guarantees of origin for biomethane), references for comparable public-sector gas supply contracts and metering data management capabilities 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 652?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 652)

With tender.match, gas suppliers and energy companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 652 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 gas 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 652)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for gas supply service projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger gas 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 652

What does the CPV code 65200000 mean?

The CPV code 65200000 designates gas distribution and supply services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers the supply of natural gas, biogas, biomethane and other gaseous fuels to public buildings and operations procured by public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 652?

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 652?

Bidders must generally provide gas supply licences, network access agreements, renewable gas certification documentation and references for comparable public-sector gas supply contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.