CPV 600 – Transport Services (General)

What does CPV 600 cover?

CPV group 600 is the overarching group code within division 60 and covers transport services in general. It is used for contracts that encompass multiple transport modes, or where a broad transport service code is required before specifying the particular mode of transport. All forms of transport service – road, rail, air, waterway and pipeline – fall under this umbrella.

In public procurement, CPV 600 is applied when a contract combines different transport services that cannot be assigned to a single subordinate group, or when the contracting authority has not yet specified the transport mode in early-stage procurement documentation. Integrated mobility service contracts, multi-modal transport logistics and travel management contracts may be classified under this code.

The group is relevant across the full range of public-sector transport procurement: from framework contracts for business travel management and mobility services for public-sector employees, to integrated transport logistics for large government programmes. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 600

Examples of Tenders with CPV 600

• Integrated transport framework for a federal ministry: A federal ministry tenders a multi-year framework contract for all transport services required by its headquarters and regional offices, covering official car hire, courier services, business travel logistics and occasional group transport – with a unified booking platform and consolidated invoicing.
• Multi-modal logistics for a federal research programme: A federal research agency procures transport and logistics services for equipment, personnel and materials across multiple research sites and international project locations, combining road freight, air freight and courier services under a single framework agreement.
• Event transport logistics for a city: A municipality tenders transport logistics services for its annual public events calendar, covering staff shuttle services, equipment transport and visitor mobility measures for approximately 30 events per year.

Current tenders with CPV 600 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 600 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state ministries, large public authorities, research institutes, municipal event departments and all public bodies with diverse or multi-modal transport requirements are the main contracting authorities in this segment. CPV 600 is particularly suited to framework contracts covering multiple transport categories.

Companies and Bidders

Full-service transport and logistics companies, travel management companies, mobility service providers and integrated logistics operators are typical bidders. References for comparable multi-modal or framework transport contracts, transport licences, vehicle fleet capacity and IT-based booking and reporting capabilities are generally required. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 600?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 600)

With tender.match, transport companies and logistics providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 600 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 transport 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 600)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for general transport service projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger multi-modal transport 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 600

What does the CPV code 60000000 mean?

The CPV code 60000000 designates general transport services in the European classification system for public contracts. It is used as a group-level code for contracts encompassing multiple transport modes or for general transport service procurement prior to specifying a particular mode.

How do I find tenders with CPV 600?

Tenders 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.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 600?

Requirements vary depending on the specific transport services involved but generally include relevant transport licences, vehicle certifications, references for comparable contracts and IT booking system capabilities. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.