CPV 766 – Pipeline Inspection Services
CPV 766 covers pipeline inspection services for oil, gas, water, and sewerage pipeline infrastructure for public contracting authorities and network operators.
What does CPV 766 cover?
CPV group 766 covers pipeline inspection services. These include technical inspection of oil and gas pipelines, inline inspection using intelligent pig devices (smart pigs), external corrosion protection surveys, leak testing, pressure testing, topographic surveys of pipeline systems, and condition assessments of pipeline infrastructure. This code is used for all types of pipeline infrastructure, from oil and gas transmission pipelines to municipal drinking water mains and sewerage networks.
Pipeline inspection services are indispensable for operators of pipeline infrastructure — public gas network operators, oil pipeline operators, municipal water utilities, and sewerage network operators. Regular inspections are legally required or technically necessary to ensure operational safety and identify damage at an early stage. Modern inspection technologies — ultrasonic pigs, magnetic flux leakage pigs, geometric pigs — deliver high-resolution data on pipe condition, enabling targeted maintenance planning and long-term asset management.
For municipal sewerage networks, closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection is a central instrument of maintenance planning. Regular inspections are prescribed by state self-monitoring regulations and form the basis for rehabilitation planning. The condition data collected are typically managed in municipal drainage information systems and used to prioritise remediation works. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.
Typical Services in CPV 766
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Inline inspection (smart pigging) | Inspection pigs for condition assessment of high-pressure pipelines |
| External pipeline survey | Corrosion protection monitoring and stray current measurements |
| CCTV sewer inspection | Camera surveys and condition documentation of drainage networks |
| Pressure testing | Pressure and leak testing for pipeline infrastructure |
| Leak detection | Acoustic and gas chromatographic leak localisation |
Examples of Tenders with CPV 766
- Inline inspection of a high-pressure gas pipeline: A public transmission system operator tenders inline inspection of a 180 km high-pressure gas pipeline section using an ultrasonic pig, including full data analysis, damage assessment, and recommendations for maintenance measures.
- Sewer inspection for a municipality: A municipality tenders CCTV inspection and condition assessment of its entire 320 km drainage network to DIN EN 13508-2, including data delivery for the municipal drainage information system and a prioritised rehabilitation schedule.
- Leak detection in a drinking water network: A municipal water supply utility tenders acoustic leak detection in an ageing drinking water network — night-time measurements with data loggers, correlation measurements, and localisation of leak points for subsequent rehabilitation planning.
Current tenders with CPV 766 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).
Who is CPV 766 relevant for?
Public Contracting Authorities
Transmission network operators, municipal gas utilities, water supply companies, wastewater associations, and public oil pipeline operators are the contracting authorities under CPV 766. Statutory inspection obligations and operational requirements generate recurring procurement demand across the EU.
Companies and Bidders
Specialist pipeline inspection companies, sewer inspection service providers, leak detection firms, and technical service providers with the appropriate measurement technology are the relevant bidders. For inline inspections, pig service certificates, PIPA membership, and experience with specific pipe dimensions and pressure classes are key requirements. 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 766?
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Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 766
What does the CPV code 76600000 mean?
The CPV code 76600000 designates pipeline inspection services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all services for the technical inspection, condition assessment, and leak detection of pipeline infrastructure.
How do I find tenders with CPV 766?
Tenders with CPV 766 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 standards apply to pipeline inspections?
For sewerage networks, DIN EN 13508-2 applies for condition classification. For gas pipelines, DVGW technical codes G 463 and G 469 are relevant. For drinking water pipelines, DVGW regulations W 400-3 and W 402 apply. The procurement law framework is set by the VgV and the UVgO.
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