CPV 713 – Engineering Services

What does CPV 713 cover?

CPV group 713 covers engineering services and consultancy for public building projects and infrastructure works. This includes structural engineering, building services engineering across all disciplines (heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, building automation), civil engineering design, road and transportation planning, bridge design, water supply engineering, drainage engineering and other specialised engineering disciplines. Project and construction management services with a technical focus may also fall under this code.

Engineering services are indispensable for the delivery of public infrastructure. No public construction project can be realised without qualified specialist engineers – whether for structural calculations, building services design or drainage planning. The procurement of larger engineering contracts follows the same procedures as architectural services, typically via negotiated procedures with a prior call for competition above the EU threshold.

Digital tools such as finite element analysis, simulation software and BIM-integrated specialist engineering are shaping modern requirements for engineering services. Contracting authorities – particularly at federal level and in major municipalities – are increasingly demanding BIM-compliant delivery for all engineering disciplines.

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 713

Service	Description
Structural Engineering	Structural calculations and design for buildings and civil structures
Building Services Engineering	Heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical and building automation
Road and Civil Engineering	Design of traffic infrastructure, sewers and supply networks
Bridge and Structure Engineering	Design and assessment of bridges, tunnels and retaining structures
Drainage Engineering	Sewer design, surface water management and wastewater systems

Examples of Tenders with CPV 713

• Structural Engineering for a New Multi-Purpose Arena: A city procures structural engineering services for a new multi-purpose hall, requiring demonstrated experience with long-span roof structures and special constructions.
• MEP Engineering for a Federal Office Building: A federal building authority procures coordinated MEP engineering for a new government office building – all disciplines coordinated, BIM-compliant and with a particular focus on energy efficiency for a sustainability certification.
• Sewer Design for a New Residential Development: A city authority procures the design of the sewerage network, drinking water mains and road drainage for a new residential development of 600 plots, from preliminary design through to construction documentation.

Current tenders with CPV 713 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 713 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Federal building administrations, state road authorities, municipalities, school authorities, hospital operators and infrastructure companies are the principal contracting authorities under CPV 713. Engineering services accompany virtually every construction project and many infrastructure projects in the public sector.

Companies and Bidders

Engineering firms across all disciplines – from small specialist MEP consultancies to large multidisciplinary engineering companies – are the relevant bidders. Engineering chamber membership, professional indemnity insurance and references for comparable projects are typical requirements. BIM competence and certified software capabilities are increasingly expected. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 713?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 713)

With tender.match, engineering firms automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 713 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 engineering design 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 713)

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

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 713

What does the CPV code 71300000 mean?

The CPV code 71300000 designates engineering services in the European classification system for public procurement. It covers all engineering planning and consultancy services, from structural engineering and building services to civil and infrastructure engineering.

How do I find tenders with CPV 713?

Tenders with CPV 713 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 713?

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