CPV 772 – Forestry Services

What does CPV 772 cover?

CPV group 772 covers forestry services provided for public woodland owners. These include timber harvesting operations, young stand management, forest road construction and maintenance, planting works, forest protection measures (pest control and deer damage prevention), silvicultural planning, and other forestry services. Public contracting authorities — from the Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks to state forest enterprises and municipal forestry offices — use this code for the award of forestry contracts.

Germany is a heavily forested country — with approximately 11.4 million hectares of woodland (around 32 per cent of its land area), the share in public ownership is considerable. Corporate woodland (urban/municipal) and state woodland (federal and state) together account for approximately 42 per cent of German forests. The management of these areas requires substantial volumes of external services — from mechanised timber harvesting through young stand maintenance to reforestation following storm damage or drought.

Climate change has placed significant stress on German forests. Bark beetle infestations, drought periods, and storm events have generated enormous volumes of damaged timber requiring processing. Public forestry enterprises commissioned exceptionally high volumes of contracts between 2018 and 2023 for salvage logging and reforestation with more climate-resilient tree species. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Typical Services in CPV 772

Service	Description
Timber harvesting	Mechanised timber processing using harvesters and forwarders
Young stand management	Tending and thinning of young woodland stands
Reforestation	Planting and establishment of new tree stocks after disturbance
Forest road works	Construction and maintenance of forest roads and extraction tracks
Forest protection measures	Bark beetle control, deer fencing for natural regeneration

Examples of Tenders with CPV 772

• Salvage logging after a storm event: A state forestry enterprise tenders mechanised processing of approximately 25,000 cubic metres of storm-damaged timber — felling, processing to merchantable lengths, extraction, and stacking at forest roads — with specified harvester performance requirements and occupational safety standards.
• Young stand management in a municipal woodland: A municipal forestry enterprise tenders young stand management works across 150 hectares — release of valuable mixed tree species, removal of unwanted pioneer species, and documentation of treated areas.
• Reforestation with climate-resilient tree species: A state forest enterprise tenders the reforestation of 80 hectares of storm-damaged land with a mixed species assortment of climate-resilient trees — planting, deer protection fencing, and establishment maintenance for the first three growing seasons.

Current tenders with CPV 772 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is CPV 772 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

State forest enterprises, municipal forestry offices, the Federal Agency for Real Estate Tasks (for federal woodland), large-scale nature conservation projects with woodland components, and public law corporations with their own woodland are the typical contracting authorities under CPV 772.

Companies and Bidders

Forestry contractors with their own machinery (harvesters, forwarders, cable crane systems), forestry service companies, and reforestation specialists are the relevant bidders. PEFC or FSC certifications, forestry contractor accreditations, and occupational safety certifications are typical 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 772?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 772)

With tender.match, forestry service companies automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 772 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 forestry service 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 772)

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

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 772

What does the CPV code 77200000 mean?

The CPV code 77200000 designates forestry services in the European classification system for public contracts. It covers all services relating to the management, maintenance, and harvesting of public woodlands.

How do I find tenders with CPV 772?

Tenders with CPV 772 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 certifications are important for forestry service contracts?

Public woodland owners certified to PEFC or FSC standards require their service providers to comply with the relevant certification standards. State forestry contractor licences, accident prevention regulation compliance certificates, and occupational safety certifications are further requirements. The procurement law framework is set by the VgV and the UVgO.