CPV 70 – Real Estate Services

What does CPV 70 cover?

CPV division 70 covers real estate services procured by public contracting authorities. These include the purchase and sale of land and buildings, the letting and leasing of properties, the management and operation of property portfolios, land valuation, and estate agency services. Facility management — the integrated operation of buildings and technical installations — is also classified under this division.

Public contracting authorities manage extensive property assets: municipalities administer school buildings, town halls, nurseries, sports halls, and housing. Federal real estate agencies are among the largest property owners in their respective countries and regularly commission management and valuation services. Public housing companies require professional property management and maintenance services for their portfolios.

Facility management has established itself as a distinct procurement segment. Contracting authorities increasingly tender integrated facility management contracts bundling technical building management, cleaning, security, and infrastructure services. These tenders are often complex, multi-year engagements that regularly exceed EU thresholds. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 70

Examples of Tenders with CPV 70

• Facility management for municipal school estate: A school authority tenders integrated facility management for 25 school buildings, covering technical building operations, caretaking, cleaning, and minor maintenance over five years.
• Market valuations for federal property: A federal real estate agency tenders framework contracts for the preparation of statutory market valuations for surplus federal properties across various regions.
• Management of municipal rented dwellings: A municipal housing company awards the commercial and technical management of 800 residential units to an external manager, including tenancy management, service charge accounting, and maintenance coordination.

Current tenders with CPV 70 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV Division 70 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, federal real estate agencies, public housing companies, and central and regional government property departments are the primary contracting authorities. They require expertise in the valuation, management, and marketing of their real estate holdings, as well as in managing complex property portfolios. Facility management is relevant for all entities with their own building stock.

Companies and Bidders

Estate agents, facility management firms, and property managers are the primary bidders. Facility management tenders require ISO certifications, references for comparable management contracts, staffing plans, and technical operational concepts. Valuation services require qualification as a court-appointed expert or equivalent professional standing. 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 70?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 70)

With tender.match, real estate service providers and facility managers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 70 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 real estate 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 70)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for real estate projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger real estate 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 70

What does the CPV code 70000000 mean?

The CPV code 70000000 designates the entire real estate services division in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all services relating to real estate — purchase, sale, management, valuation, and facility management. Subordinate codes specify the particular type of real estate service.

How do I find tenders with CPV 70?

Tenders with CPV 70 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 70?

Bidders are typically required to hold professional licences (e.g. as agents, managers, or surveyors), demonstrate references for comparable contracts, and — for facility management — submit a technical operational concept. Details are governed by the VgV or UVgO depending on contract value.