CPV 632 – Freight Forwarding and Customs Services
CPV 632 covers freight forwarding and customs clearance services procured by public contracting authorities for domestic and international shipments.
What does CPV 632 cover?
CPV group 632 covers freight forwarding and customs services. This includes the organisation and management of freight shipments by road, rail, air and sea, customs brokerage and import/export clearance, hazardous goods handling, temperature-controlled logistics, and customs documentation services procured by public contracting authorities.
In public procurement, freight forwarding services are relevant for federal and state authorities with significant incoming or outgoing shipment requirements. Research institutes procure international freight forwarding for the movement of scientific equipment and samples. Cultural authorities require specialist art freight and fine art logistics for museum loans and exhibitions. Defence and civil protection bodies procure logistics support services for the movement of operational materials.
Customs clearance services are particularly relevant for public bodies involved in cross-border trade, import of materials from non-EU countries, or the export of official equipment. The procurement of freight forwarding as a service contract – rather than purchasing transport services directly – is the defining feature of CPV 632. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.
Typical Services in CPV 632
| Service Type | Example | Contracting Authority |
|---|---|---|
| International freight forwarding | Global shipment management for research equipment | Federal research institutes |
| Customs brokerage | Import clearance for official materials | Authorities with import requirements |
| Art freight logistics | Museum loan and exhibition transport | Cultural authorities, public museums |
| Hazardous goods logistics | Regulated transport for scientific materials | Research institutes, laboratories |
| Express courier services | Time-critical official document delivery | Ministries, courts, registration offices |
Examples of Tenders with CPV 632
- International freight forwarding for a federal research institute: A federal research institute tenders a framework contract for freight forwarding and customs clearance services covering the import and export of scientific equipment to and from research sites in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, including hazardous goods handling, ATA carnet management and real-time shipment tracking.
- Museum art freight services: A federal cultural foundation tenders specialist freight forwarding services for the transport of artworks and artefacts for its international exhibitions programme, including climate-controlled transport, art handler services, customs documentation for temporary import/export and insurance coordination.
- Courier services framework for a state administration: A state authority tenders a framework contract for express courier and document delivery services for its administrative network across 25 offices, covering same-day delivery, overnight document services and tracked parcel services.
Current tenders with CPV 632 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).
Who is CPV 632 relevant for?
Public Contracting Authorities
Federal and state research institutes, cultural and museum authorities, defence and civil protection bodies, ministries with international operations, courts and registration offices procuring document courier services are the main contracting authorities.
Companies and Bidders
Freight forwarders, customs brokers, courier companies, specialist art logistics providers and international logistics groups with public-sector experience are typical bidders. Freight forwarding licences, customs brokerage authorisation (AEO certification), IATA cargo accreditation, hazardous goods handling certifications and references for comparable public-sector 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 632?
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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 632
What does the CPV code 63200000 mean?
The CPV code 63200000 designates freight forwarding and customs services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers the organisation and management of freight shipments, customs brokerage and documentation services procured by public contracting authorities.
How do I find tenders with CPV 632?
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 632?
Bidders must generally provide freight forwarding licences, customs brokerage authorisations, IATA cargo accreditation where applicable, hazardous goods handling certifications and references for comparable logistics contracts. Details are governed by the VgV and the UVgO depending on the contract value.
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