CPV 764 – Platform Positioning Services

What does CPV 764 cover?

CPV group 764 covers platform positioning services provided for offshore oil and gas installations. These include the transport and positioning of drilling rigs and production platforms, marine towage services for floating installations, anchor management, dynamic positioning, and mooring services for offshore installations. In a broader sense, similar positioning services for offshore wind energy installations and marine structures may also fall under this code.

CPV 764 is a highly specialist code primarily relevant for state oil and gas companies in countries with significant offshore production (Norway, the Netherlands, and formerly the United Kingdom). For public contracting authorities in other EU Member States, this code is most relevant in the context of state-supported offshore wind energy, where positioning services for installation vessels or floating structures are required.

Marine logistics and positioning services require highly specialised knowledge, extensive equipment (heavy-lift tugs, dynamically positioned vessels), and maritime certifications. The market is international and dominated by a small number of major providers. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 764

Examples of Tenders with CPV 764

• Positioning services for an offshore drilling rig: A state oil and gas company tenders the positioning of a drilling platform at a new location in the North Sea, including towage, anchor management, and position monitoring during the drilling campaign.
• Towage services for an offshore wind installation vessel: A state-supported offshore wind project tenders towage services for the transport of a jackup installation vessel from the fit-out port to the offshore wind farm.
• Marine logistics for an offshore research installation: A public marine research institution tenders positioning and mooring services for the seasonal positioning of its research platform in various sea areas.

Current tenders with CPV 764 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 764 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State oil and gas companies in offshore countries, public marine research institutions, and state-supported offshore energy projects are the contracting authorities under CPV 764. For other EU Member States, this code is most relevant for marine research institutions and state-participated offshore energy projects.

Companies and Bidders

Specialist marine logistics companies, offshore service providers with tug vessels and dynamically positioned units, and offshore engineering consultancies are the relevant bidders. Maritime certifications, classification society certificates (DNV, Bureau Veritas), and references from comparable offshore projects are key eligibility requirements. 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 764?

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With tender.match, offshore service providers and marine logistics companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 764 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 offshore positioning 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 764)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for offshore projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger offshore 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 764

What does the CPV code 76400000 mean?

The CPV code 76400000 designates platform positioning services in the European classification system. It covers maritime services for the positioning and mooring of offshore installations.

How do I find tenders with CPV 764?

Tenders with CPV 764 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 764?

Classification certificates from major classification societies, DPVOA certifications for dynamically positioned vessels, and ISO 14001 environmental management systems are typical requirements. The legal framework for procurement is set by the VgV and the UVgO.