CPV 714 – Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture

What does CPV 714 cover?

CPV group 714 covers urban planning and landscape architecture services. This includes statutory development plan preparation (land use plans, local development plans), urban framework and development concepts, open space planning, public park and garden design, landscape management plans, environmental impact assessments with a planning focus, and the design of public spaces. Contracting authorities use this code when commissioning external planning firms for the development of spatial concepts and planning frameworks.

Urban planning and landscape architecture are core areas of local authority responsibility, for which municipalities frequently commission external planning firms. Development plans for new residential areas, business parks or densification schemes must be prepared by qualified planners. Open space designs for parks, squares and green areas require specialist landscape architecture expertise. Climate adaptation strategies and sustainability objectives are increasingly shaping the requirements in this field.

Design competitions play an important role in urban planning and landscape architecture. For significant urban design challenges – such as the redesign of a town centre square or the masterplanning of a new urban quarter – design competitions are frequently organised as the route to selecting a planning team.

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 714

Service	Description
Development Plan Preparation	Statutory land use and local development plans
Urban Design Concepts	Framework plans, masterplans and area development concepts
Open Space Design	Parks, squares and public realm design
Landscape Planning	Landscape framework plans and green space management plans
Climate Adaptation Planning	Heat island mitigation, flood risk, urban greening strategies

Examples of Tenders with CPV 714

• Development Plan for a New Residential Area: A city authority procures the preparation of a local development plan for a 25-hectare residential site including an open space management plan, from preliminary design through the statutory consultation process to adoption.
• Public Realm Design for a Town Centre: A city authority organises a design competition for the redesign of its central town square, followed by a planning contract for detailed design awarded to the winning entry.
• Climate Adaptation Concept for an Urban Quarter: A planning authority procures an integrated climate adaptation concept for a densely built inner-city neighbourhood, developing measures to reduce the urban heat island effect and improve surface water management.

Current tenders with CPV 714 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 714 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipalities, planning departments, nature conservation authorities, road administrations and regional planning bodies are the principal contracting authorities under CPV 714. Almost every local authority with active planning functions or open space development has a regular need for external urban planning and landscape architecture services.

Companies and Bidders

Urban and regional planning firms, landscape architecture practices and interdisciplinary planning partnerships are the relevant bidders. Membership of the relevant professional chamber (town planner or landscape architect), professional indemnity insurance and references for comparable municipal planning assignments are typical requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 714?

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With tender.match, urban planning firms and landscape architects automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 714 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 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 714)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for urban development projects, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger planning mandates 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 714

What does the CPV code 71400000 mean?

The CPV code 71400000 designates urban planning and landscape architecture services in the European classification system. It covers all spatial and landscape planning services for public authorities, from statutory development plans to open space design.

How do I find tenders with CPV 714?

Tenders with CPV 714 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 714?

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