CPV 606 – Inland Waterway Transport Services

What does CPV 606 cover?

CPV group 606 covers inland waterway transport services. This includes the commercial transport of goods and materials on rivers, canals and lakes, the provision of waterway freight logistics for public-sector purposes, and operational waterway services such as waterborne maintenance, inspection and dredging transport. It also covers the transport of materials required for public infrastructure projects via inland waterway.

In public procurement, inland waterway transport services are particularly relevant for waterway infrastructure authorities, port management bodies, civil engineering projects near rivers and canals, and public utilities with operational requirements on waterways. Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium have extensive inland waterway networks, and many public infrastructure projects – including flood protection, bridge construction and waterway maintenance – involve procurement of waterborne transport services.

The code applies when waterway transport is a dedicated service contract rather than a supply of goods. For example, a waterway authority procuring the transport of excavated materials by barge, or a municipality commissioning the waterborne delivery of construction materials to an island site, would use CPV 606. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 606

Service Type	Example	Contracting Authority
River freight transport	Transport of construction materials by barge	Waterway authorities, municipalities
Canal cargo services	Waterborne logistics for infrastructure projects	Port authorities, civil engineering bodies
Maintenance material transport	Delivery of dredging equipment by watercraft	Waterway management authorities
Hazardous material transport	Regulated waterborne waste transport	Environmental authorities
Island supply logistics	Waterborne supply to island construction sites	Municipalities, public project managers

Examples of Tenders with CPV 606

• Dredging spoil transport by barge: A federal waterway and shipping authority tenders the transport of dredging spoil from a waterway maintenance project by barge to licensed disposal sites, including cargo handling, GPS tracking of all vessel movements and compliance with waterway traffic regulations.
• Construction material supply by inland waterway: A municipal port authority procures inland waterway transport services for the delivery of foundation materials for a quay reconstruction project, including barge hire, loading and unloading services and traffic management coordination with the waterway authority.
• Waterborne maintenance logistics: A state waterway management body tenders transport services for the movement of maintenance equipment and crew to remote sections of a canal network accessible only by waterway, covering regular scheduled runs and emergency call-out capacity.

Current tenders with CPV 606 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 606 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state waterway management authorities, port authorities, municipal public works departments with waterway access, environmental authorities overseeing waterborne waste transport and civil engineering project managers for river and canal infrastructure are the main contracting authorities.

Companies and Bidders

Inland waterway shipping companies, barge operators, waterway logistics firms and fleet management providers for river transport are typical bidders. Inland waterway carrier licences, vessel registrations, cargo handling capabilities, proof of compliance with waterway traffic regulations and references for comparable waterborne logistics 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 606?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 606)

With tender.match, inland waterway carriers and waterway logistics companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 606 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 inland waterway 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 606)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for inland waterway transport projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger waterway logistics 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 606

What does the CPV code 60600000 mean?

The CPV code 60600000 designates inland waterway transport services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers the commercial and operational transport of goods and materials on rivers, canals and lakes procured by public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 606?

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 606?

Bidders must generally provide inland waterway carrier licences, vessel registration documents, cargo handling capability evidence and references for comparable public-sector waterway transport contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.