CPV 727 – Cloud Computing Services

What does CPV 727 cover?

CPV group 727 covers cloud computing services and related services. This includes Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), providing virtual compute capacity, storage and network resources on demand; Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for developing and operating applications without own infrastructure; and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), where software is accessed directly via the internet. CPV 727 also covers cloud migration services, cloud consultancy and the operation of hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

For public contracting authorities, cloud procurement is an increasingly important area. Government digitalisation strategies and corresponding regional initiatives are driving the adoption of cloud services. At the same time, specific requirements must be addressed: data protection (GDPR), IT security (national cloud security criteria), digital sovereignty and avoiding vendor lock-in must be considered in the procurement process. The European cloud initiative GAIA-X and equivalent national programmes provide a regulatory framework.

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 727

• Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS): virtual servers, storage, networking
• Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS): development and runtime environments
• Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): cloud-based specialist applications
• Cloud migration services (planning, execution, post-migration support)
• Cloud consultancy (strategy, architecture, governance)
• Hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
• Cloud security and compliance services

Examples of Tenders with CPV 727

• IaaS Framework Agreement for a Regional Government: Multi-year procurement of virtualised server capacity and object storage from a security-certified European provider, including SLA-based operations and an exit management concept.
• SaaS Procurement for a Collaborative Government Platform: Procurement of a GDPR-compliant, EU-hosted SaaS platform for document management and team collaboration for 8,000 users of a regional authority, including data migration and staff training.
• Cloud Migration Services for a Federal Authority: Planning and execution of the migration of 30 specialist applications to a private cloud infrastructure, including architecture concept, pilot migration, production migration and operational handover.

Current tenders with CPV 727 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 727 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Public authorities procuring cloud services must address numerous requirements: GDPR compliance (particularly regarding non-EU provider clauses), security certifications for cloud services, availability of audit rights, data portability and interoperability. The choice of procurement procedure – open procedure, dynamic purchasing system or framework agreement – depends on complexity and volume. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

Companies and Bidders

Cloud providers and cloud advisory firms supporting public authorities in cloud projects will find a strongly growing market segment under CPV 727. National cloud security certifications or equivalent attestations, experience with sovereign cloud solutions, GDPR-compliant contract structures and demonstrated migration competence from comparable public sector projects are decisive factors.

How does Bond help with CPV 727?

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With tender.match, cloud providers and cloud advisory companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 727 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 cloud service 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.

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For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for cloud migration projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger cloud 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 727

What does the CPV code 72700000 mean?

The CPV code 72700000 designates network services in the European classification system. Under CPV 727, it is specifically applied to cloud computing services including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and associated cloud migration and advisory services.

How do I find tenders with CPV 727?

Tenders with CPV 727 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for EU-wide procedures and on the German Procurement Portal (DTVP) 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 727?

Bidders are generally required to provide recognised cloud security certifications, GDPR-compliant data processing agreements, evidence of data portability and interoperability standards, and references from comparable cloud migration projects in the public sector. Details are governed by the VgV and, for below-threshold awards, the UVgO.