CPV 602 – Road Transport Services

What does CPV 602 cover?

CPV group 602 covers road transport services. This includes the provision of public bus and coach services under public service obligations, school transport and home-to-school transport services, non-emergency patient transport, mobility services for elderly and disabled persons, official vehicle hire and driver services, and road freight transport for public-sector requirements.

In public procurement, road transport services are among the most commonly procured transport categories. Municipal transport authorities tender urban and rural bus networks; school authorities procure dedicated school bus services; health authorities and social care providers tender patient and mobility transport for vulnerable groups. Authorities also procure road freight and courier services for the delivery of official documents, materials and equipment.

Bus and coach service contracts are typically awarded under EU Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 for scheduled public passenger transport, while other road transport services follow the standard public procurement directives. Environmental requirements are increasingly prominent: zero-emission vehicle requirements, electrified fleets, Euro VI engine standards and climate action targets shape modern bus service specifications. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 602

Service Type	Example	Contracting Authority
Urban bus network	City bus routes under public service contract	Municipal transport authorities
Rural bus services	Demand-responsive transport in rural areas	Regional authorities, districts
School transport	Home-to-school bus services	School authorities, municipalities
Patient transport	Non-emergency medical transport	Hospitals, health authorities
Mobility services	Transport for elderly and disabled residents	Social care departments

Examples of Tenders with CPV 602

• Urban bus network concession: A municipal transport authority tenders a seven-year bus service concession covering 18 urban routes, a fleet of 65 low-floor vehicles (minimum Euro VI), real-time passenger information at all stops, integrated ticketing and an electric bus trial programme on three routes.
• School transport framework contract: A district authority tenders a four-year framework contract for home-to-school transport services for pupils attending special education schools – with wheelchair-accessible vehicles, trained escort staff, door-to-door service and GPS tracking of all vehicles.
• Non-emergency patient transport service: A public hospital consortium tenders a framework agreement for non-emergency patient transport for outpatient appointments and inter-hospital transfers, covering wheelchair and stretcher transport, accompanied journeys and an electronic booking and dispatch system.

Current tenders with CPV 602 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 602 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal transport authorities, district and regional administrations, school authorities, hospital groups, social care departments and all public bodies procuring passenger or freight road transport are the main contracting authorities. Bus service contracts often require complex procurement procedures with integrated social and environmental criteria.

Companies and Bidders

Bus and coach operators, patient transport companies, school transport providers, taxi and mobility service companies and logistics firms are typical bidders. Road transport licences, vehicle fleet capacity, driver qualifications, accessibility certifications and references for comparable public transport contracts 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 602?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 602)

With tender.match, bus operators and road transport companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 602 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 road transport 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 602)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for road transport projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger regional 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 602

What does the CPV code 60200000 mean?

The CPV code 60200000 designates road transport services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers bus and coach services, school transport, patient transport, mobility services and road freight transport procured by public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 602?

Tenders 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 602?

Bidders must generally provide road transport licences, vehicle certifications, driver qualifications, accessibility compliance evidence and references for comparable public-sector transport contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.