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CPV Code Finder

Find CPV codes for EU public procurement

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How to find CPV codes

1

Enter Description

Type a description of your product or service into the search box above. Be specific (e.g., "wireless mouse" instead of "mouse").

2

Click Find Code

Press the "Find code" button. Our search will analyze your description and match it against the CPV standard in about 1 second.

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Browse the ranked list of codes. The most relevant match is usually at the top. Click any code to copy it.

CPV: Common Procurement Vocabulary Guide

EU Public Procurement

CPV is essential for EU public procurement:

  • • EU public procurement directives
  • • TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) system
  • • e-Procurement platforms across EU
  • • Contract award notices and tender documents
  • • Procurement statistics and market analysis

Structure & Classification

CPV provides comprehensive procurement categories:

  • • 9-digit hierarchical code structure
  • • Main vocabulary with 45,000+ categories
  • • Supplementary vocabulary for specialized needs
  • • Divisions, groups, classes, and categories
  • • Multilingual EU-wide standardization

Transparency & Competition

CPV enables transparent and competitive public procurement across the European Union, facilitating cross-border tendering and ensuring equal access to public contracts for all EU businesses.