CPV 765 – Onshore and Offshore Services

What does CPV 765 cover?

CPV group 765 covers onshore and offshore services for the oil and gas industry. These include operational support services for onshore oil and gas facilities and offshore production platforms, maintenance and repair services, logistics services for offshore installations, crew and supply transfers to offshore platforms, and catering and accommodation services for platform personnel. In a broader sense, services for offshore wind energy installations also fall under this code.

In the public procurement context, CPV 765 is particularly relevant for operational support services for publicly operated oil and gas infrastructure and, increasingly, for state-supported offshore wind energy. Logistics services for offshore wind farms — crew transfer vessels for service technicians, helicopter transport, and supply runs — represent a growing procurement field for publicly participated offshore energy operators.

Health, safety, and environment (HSE) management is a critical consideration in the offshore environment. Offshore service providers must maintain comprehensive HSE management systems, ensure all personnel are certified in specialist offshore safety courses (BOSIET, FOET), and demonstrate familiarity with the specific safety requirements for working on offshore installations. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 765

Examples of Tenders with CPV 765

• Crew transfer services for an offshore wind farm: A state-participated offshore wind farm operator tenders crew transfer services for its service team between the home port and wind turbines, covering crew transfer vessels (CTVs), 24/7 availability, and all required maritime certifications.
• Catering for an offshore research platform: A public marine research institution tenders full catering and accommodation services for the crew of its research platform during multi-day marine research expeditions.
• Onshore operational support for a gas storage operator: A state energy company tenders technical operational support services for its onshore gas storage facility, covering instrumentation maintenance, electrical installations, and mechanical maintenance works.

Current tenders with CPV 765 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 765 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State oil and gas companies, publicly participated offshore wind farm operators, marine research institutions, and national energy authorities in offshore countries are the contracting authorities under CPV 765. In Germany and across the EU, relevance is growing with the expansion of offshore wind energy.

Companies and Bidders

Maritime logistics companies, offshore service providers, specialist catering and accommodation companies for the offshore industry, and maintenance firms with offshore experience are the relevant bidders. Offshore safety certifications, maritime certificates, and references from comparable offshore projects are key qualification 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 765?

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With tender.match, offshore service providers and maritime service companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 765 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 onshore and offshore 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 765)

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 operational 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 765

What does the CPV code 76500000 mean?

The CPV code 76500000 designates onshore and offshore services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers operational support, logistics, and maintenance services for oil, gas, and other offshore installations.

How do I find tenders with CPV 765?

Tenders with CPV 765 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 safety certifications are required for offshore work?

Personnel working on offshore installations are typically required to hold a BOSIET certificate (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) with a current HUET qualification (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training). Medical offshore fitness certificates to OGUK standards are also required. The procurement law framework is set by the VgV and the UVgO.