CPV 760 – Oil and Gas Industry Services

What does CPV Group 760 cover?

CPV group 760 forms the umbrella code for division 76 and covers specialised services for the oil and gas industry. This includes technical services for oil and gas fields, drilling services, pipeline inspection and maintenance, offshore platform services, and specialist advisory for oil and gas companies. Public contracting authorities such as state oil and gas companies, national energy agencies and sector utilities in the energy field use this code for their procurement needs.

In the European context, CPV 760 is particularly relevant for public oil and gas companies in countries with significant domestic production, including Norway, the Netherlands, Romania and Poland. The procurement of services for underground gas storage – which is critical for security of supply and increasingly in public or mixed ownership – also falls under this category. State energy companies operating as sector utilities regularly tender their technical services under this classification.

In member states where the energy sector remains substantially state-owned, public contracting authorities generate considerable procurement volumes under CPV 760. Network operators responsible for high-pressure gas transmission infrastructure, public energy agencies and state-controlled refineries all procure external services for inspection, maintenance and technical advisory under this group code.

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 760

Examples of Tenders with CPV 760

• Pipeline Inspection Framework Contract for a Gas Network Operator: A public gas network operator procures a framework contract for the regular inspection and condition assessment of its 1,200 km high-pressure gas pipeline network, including intelligent pigging with in-line cameras and external corrosion surveys.
• Operations Support for an Underground Gas Storage Facility: A state-controlled energy company procures operational support services for an underground natural gas storage facility – technical monitoring of wellheads, pressure measurements and capacity monitoring.
• Technical Advisory for a Gas Infrastructure Approval: A state energy agency procures technical advisory services for the evaluation and approval of a new gas transmission pipeline, including safety analysis, risk assessment and regulatory permit support.

Current tenders with CPV 760 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 760 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State energy and gas companies, transmission network operators with public ownership participation, regulatory authorities and public underground storage operators are the contracting authorities under CPV 760. In countries with significant domestic oil and gas production, these entities generate substantial procurement volumes. The growing underground gas storage sector and geothermal energy infrastructure are also increasing procurement activity under this code.

Companies and Bidders

Specialist pipeline inspection companies, wellhead service contractors, offshore operators and technical consultancies with oil and gas expertise are the relevant bidders. Industry-specific certifications (ASME standards, API standards), HSE qualifications and references from comparable infrastructure projects are standard requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 760?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 760)

With tender.match, oil and gas service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 760 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 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.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 760)

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 service 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 760

What does the CPV code 76000000 mean?

The CPV code 76000000 designates oil and gas industry services in the European classification system. It covers all specialised services for the exploration, production, transport and storage of oil and gas, and serves as the umbrella code for the entire division 76.

How do I find tenders with CPV 760?

Tenders with CPV 760 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.

Are sector utilities in the oil and gas industry subject to public procurement law?

Yes, companies that produce or transport oil or gas and enjoy special rights granted by the state qualify as sector utilities and are subject to the sector utilities procurement rules. The applicable legislation includes the relevant provisions of the GWB, the Sector Utilities Ordinance (SektVO) and, for general service contracts, the VgV and the UVgO.