CPV Code
As Gaeilge: Cód CPV
Also known as: Common Procurement Vocabulary
Last reviewed April 2026
An 8-digit EU classification code identifying the type of goods, services, or works being procured.
Common Procurement Vocabulary: an EU-wide classification system for public procurement. Each code has 8 digits identifying the type of goods, services, or works being procured. Used across all EU member states including Ireland. Example: 45000000 = Construction work, 72000000 = IT services.
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 33 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at November 2026).
Sources and legal basis
Primary legislation and official guidance. Always confirm the current text on the source before relying on it.
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