CPV 722 – Software Development

What does CPV 722 cover?

CPV group 722 covers services related to bespoke software development and programming. Unlike the procurement of standard software products (CPV 48x), here software systems are developed from scratch based on specific requirements of the contracting authority, or existing systems are substantially extended. Typical services include the development of specialist applications, web applications, mobile apps, application programming interfaces (APIs) and the integration of heterogeneous IT landscapes.

Public administrations have a substantial need for bespoke software development – particularly for digitalising specific public services, developing citizen portals and specialist applications, and modernising legacy systems. Agile development methods (Scrum, Kanban) have also been adopted in the public sector and require adapted procurement strategies, for example through framework agreement call-off models or negotiated procedures with a high degree of flexibility.

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

Typical Services in CPV 722

• Bespoke software development and programming
• Web application and mobile app development
• API development and system integration
• Agile development services (Scrum, DevOps)
• Extension and further development of existing software systems
• Development of citizen portals and e-government applications
• Migration services for legacy system modernisation

Examples of Tenders with CPV 722

• Development of a Digital Application Process for Planning Permissions: Bespoke development of a user-friendly online application solution with process integration into existing back-office systems and an interface to the planning authority's document management system.
• Agile Further Development of a Social Welfare Administration System: A framework contract for agile development services (Scrum) for an existing specialist benefits management application, including continuous releases and automated testing.
• Development of an API Integration Layer for a Regional Data Centre: Design and development of a central API management platform to standardise data exchange between 30 specialist applications from different vendors.

Current tenders with CPV 722 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 722 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Contracting authorities procuring software development services face the particular challenge of specifying requirements for bespoke software precisely without unnecessarily constraining the solution space. Functional and non-functional requirements, quality standards, source code ownership and open-source licensing must be clearly addressed in the specification. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Software development companies and IT service providers delivering bespoke development projects in the public sector will find a broad range of tendering opportunities under CPV 722. Key competitive factors include references from the public sector, experience with agile methods, knowledge of relevant security and data protection requirements, and the ability to guide public clients through complex requirements engineering processes.

How does Bond help with CPV 722?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 722)

With tender.match, software development companies and IT service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 722 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 software development 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 722)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for digitalisation projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger software development 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 722

What does the CPV code 72200000 mean?

The CPV code 72200000 designates software programming and consultancy services in the European classification system. It covers all services involving the development, programming and customisation of software for public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 722?

Tenders with CPV 722 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 722?

Bidders are generally required to provide references from comparable software development projects, evidence of relevant development methodologies and qualifications of the proposed development team. Details are governed by the VgV and, for below-threshold awards, the UVgO.