CPV 76 – Services to the Oil and Gas Sector

What does CPV Division 76 cover?

CPV division 76 covers specialised services in the oil and gas sector procured through public tendering procedures. This includes drilling services for exploration and production of oil and gas, pipeline and pipeline system installation and maintenance, tank cleaning and maintenance services, and various oil and gas field services. Services relating to the processing and transport of oil and gas also fall within this category.

This division is less prominent in some member states' public procurement than others, as the oil and gas sector in several countries is predominantly privately organised. Nevertheless, public contracting authorities do procure services in this category: state energy companies, refinery operators in public or mixed ownership, and specialised regulators and agencies are typical contracting authorities. At European level, the division is more significant where state energy companies are actively engaged in oil and gas operations, as these entities fall under the sector utilities procurement rules and regularly tender specialised services competitively.

German companies and others active in the European market will find relevant tenders in this division from public oil and gas companies across the EU, particularly in member states with significant domestic production. The geothermal energy sector and underground gas storage infrastructure are also growing areas of relevance under CPV 76.

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.

Key CPV Groups in Division 76

Examples of Tenders with CPV 76

• Pipeline Inspection Services for a State Energy Company: A state gas network operator procures inspection and maintenance services for a 300 km underground pipeline system, including intelligent pigging, leakage testing and documentation.
• Tank Cleaning for Municipal Fuel Reserves: A municipal facility with fuel oil reserve tanks procures regular cleaning, inspection and maintenance of its underground tank systems.
• Geotechnical Drilling for a State Research Project: A state research institution awards deep drilling works for a geothermal project, including core sample extraction, hydrogeological analysis and well completion.

Current tenders with CPV 76 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV Division 76 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State energy companies, refinery operators with public ownership participation, and specialised mining and energy authorities are the principal contracting authorities. In countries where the energy sector remains largely state-owned, this division generates significant procurement volumes. The growing geothermal and underground gas storage sector is increasing procurement relevance across the EU.

Companies and Bidders

Oil and gas service companies, drilling contractors and pipeline specialists are the typical bidders. Extensive technical qualifications, health and safety certifications (ISO 45001 or equivalent), references for comparable projects and environmental liability insurance are required. The high level of specialisation means that only a limited number of qualified bidders exist in Europe. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 76?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 76)

With tender.match, oil and gas service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 76 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 oil and gas 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 76)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for oil and gas industry projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger oil and gas 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 76

What does the CPV code 76000000 mean?

The CPV code 76000000 designates the entire division of services to the oil and gas sector in the European classification system for public procurement. It covers all specialised services for exploration, production, transport and maintenance in the oil and gas sector. Sub-codes specify the type of service.

How do I find tenders with CPV 76?

Tenders with CPV 76 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 76?

Bidders are generally required to provide extensive technical certifications, health and safety evidence, environmental liability insurance and references for comparable projects. Details are governed by the VgV and, for below-threshold awards, the UVgO.