CPV 63 – Supporting and Auxiliary Transport Services

What does CPV 63 cover?

CPV division 63 covers supporting and auxiliary transport services. This includes all services that support transport operations without themselves constituting direct transport: freight forwarding, customs clearance, travel agency services, cargo handling in ports and airports, warehousing and storage, removal and relocation services, and auxiliary services for land, water and air transport.

In public procurement, division 63 is relevant for a wide range of public-sector logistics needs. Federal and state authorities procure travel management and agency services for their staff. Port and airport authorities use auxiliary services contracts for cargo handling and logistics support. Public research institutes and international organisations require freight forwarding services for the movement of scientific equipment. Municipal offices procure removal and relocation services when reorganising premises.

The common characteristic of all CPV 63 services is that they enable or support transport rather than performing it directly. This distinction is important for applying the correct CPV code and for determining which procurement procedure applies. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 63

CPV Group	Name	Typical Contract Subject
63100000	Cargo handling and storage	Port and airport cargo services, warehousing
63200000	Supporting services for water transport	Port services, mooring, pilotage
63300000	Supporting services for air transport	Ground handling, airport logistics
63500000	Travel agency and tour operator services	Business travel management, official travel
63700000	Supporting services for land and water transport	Freight forwarding, customs clearance

Examples of Tenders with CPV 63

• Travel management framework contract: A federal ministry tenders a three-year framework contract for business travel management services for approximately 1,500 official travellers, including an online booking platform, 24-hour traveller support, consolidated invoicing and duty-of-care reporting.
• Freight forwarding services for an international research organisation: A federal research institute tenders a framework agreement for freight forwarding services covering the import, export and intra-EU shipment of scientific instruments and equipment, including customs brokerage, hazardous goods handling and real-time cargo tracking.
• Port cargo handling services: A municipal port authority tenders cargo handling services at its public quay, including loading, unloading, temporary storage and documentation for vessels calling at the port in connection with municipal infrastructure supply operations.

Current tenders with CPV 63 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 63 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal and state ministries, international organisations and public research institutes with global operations, port and airport authorities, municipal administrations procuring removal services and all public bodies with logistics support requirements are the main contracting authorities across this division.

Companies and Bidders

Freight forwarders, travel management companies, cargo handling firms, warehousing operators, removal companies and port service providers are typical bidders. Relevant licences, IATA accreditation for travel agencies, customs brokerage authorisations, references for comparable public-sector contracts and IT system 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 63?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 63)

With tender.match, freight forwarders, travel agencies and logistics service providers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 63 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 auxiliary 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 63)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for auxiliary transport service projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger logistics support 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 63

What does the CPV code 63000000 mean?

The CPV code 63000000 designates supporting and auxiliary transport services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all services that enable or support transport operations, including freight forwarding, travel agencies, cargo handling, warehousing and removal services procured by public contracting authorities.

How do I find tenders with CPV 63?

Tenders with CPV 63 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 63?

Requirements vary by service type but generally include relevant licences (freight forwarding, customs brokerage, IATA accreditation), references for comparable contracts and IT booking or logistics system capabilities. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.