CPV 710 – Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Inspection Services

What does CPV 710 cover?

CPV group 710 forms the overarching code for division 71 and covers the entire spectrum of architectural, engineering, construction consulting and inspection services. This includes planning services for buildings and infrastructure, engineering services across all disciplines, supervision and inspection services, and technical consulting. Contracting authorities use this umbrella code when contracts combine several of these service areas or have not yet been broken down into more specific sub-codes.

Division 71 is one of the most procurement-intensive areas in the public sector. Public construction projects – schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, sewage treatment plants – require extensive planning and engineering services. Architects, structural engineers, building services engineers, inspection engineers and expert assessors are essential for the delivery of public infrastructure. The procurement of these services is governed by the applicable procurement regulations for professional services.

The digitalisation of construction – in particular Building Information Modelling (BIM) – has had a significant impact on the requirements in tenders under CPV 710. Contracting authorities are increasingly demanding BIM competence, digital planning workflows and the delivery of BIM data models as a planning output.

Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and from Regulation (EC) No 213/2008 on the revision of the CPV.

Typical Services in CPV 710

Examples of Tenders with CPV 710

• General Planning for a New School: A municipal school authority procures general planning services for a new school building with sports hall – encompassing architectural design, structural engineering, building services and external works – through a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.
• Engineering Services for a Bridge Rehabilitation: A state roads authority procures engineering services for the rehabilitation of a motorway bridge, including condition assessment, remediation design and construction supervision across all service phases.
• Building Services Engineering for an Administrative Centre: A district authority procures MEP engineering (heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, building automation) for its new administrative headquarters, requiring BIM-compliant delivery in accordance with a defined BIM Execution Plan.

Current tenders with CPV 710 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 710 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, school authorities, hospital operators, road administrations, water management agencies and federal authorities are the principal contracting authorities under CPV 710. Public building projects of all types – above-ground and civil construction, infrastructure, utilities and supply networks – generate substantial demand for planning and engineering services.

Companies and Bidders

Architecture firms, engineering consultancies, planning companies and technical advisory firms are the typical bidders. Participation in public procurement requires professional licences, professional indemnity insurance, references for comparable projects and, for regulated fee services, membership of the relevant professional chambers. Further information on eligibility requirements and procurement procedures is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 710?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 710)

With tender.match, architecture and engineering firms automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 710 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 planning and engineering 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 710)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for construction planning projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger general planning contracts that a single firm cannot handle alone, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for planning consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 710

What does the CPV code 71000000 mean?

The CPV code 71000000 designates the entire division of architectural, engineering, construction and inspection services in the European classification system. It is used when planning and engineering services are procured across several service areas or cannot be limited to a more specific sub-code.

How do I find tenders with CPV 710?

Tenders with CPV 710 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 710?

Bidders are generally required to provide proof of professional qualifications, professional indemnity insurance and references for comparable projects. Details are governed by the VgV and, for below-threshold awards, the UVgO.