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== Description == == Description ==
The CPV Codification consists of a main vocabulary which defines the subject of the contract, and a supplementary vocabulary to add further qualitative information. The main vocabulary is based on a tree structure made up with codes of up to 9 digits (an 8 digit code plus a check digit). This combination of digits is associated with a wording that describes the type of supplies, works or services defining the subject of the contract. A Call for Tender is quite often described by more than one CPV Code, aiming to give a better and more detailed description of the object of the contract.
The CPV code consists of a main part (comprising 9 digits, 8 code digits and 1 check digit) describing the subject of the contract, and a supplementary part which has qualitative information about the type of supplies, works, services etc.
CPV Main Vocabulary classification structure
The CPV structure is hierarchical. There are no more than nine-character codes, denoting the definitions of goods, services or works, comprising the subject of an agreement.
The numerical code consists of 8 digits, subdivided into:
Divisions: first two digits of the code XX000000-Y.
Groups: first three digits of the code XXX00000-Y.
Classes: first four digits of the code XXXX0000-Y.
Categories: first five digits of the code XXXXX000-Y.
For example:
63343000-5 Buy positioning services
Each of the last three digits of the code allows to provide a more precise description of the subject within each category. The ninth digit, the so-called "control digit", verifies the previous eight ones, avoiding any possible error in the assignation of codes to the subject of public procurement
CPV Supplementary Vocabulary classification structure
Although the supplementary vocabulary is not always used, it can be added in certain cases to expand the description of the subject of a contract. It is made up of an alphanumeric code with a corresponding wording allowing further details to be added regarding the specific nature or destination of the goods to be purchased.
The alphanumeric code includes the following levels:
First level comprising a letter corresponding to a section
Second level comprising four digits: three to denote a subdivision and the last one for verification purposes.
For example:
Z042-6: Width


Numerical codes consist of 8 digits, subdivided as follows:
— the first two digits identify the divisions (XX000000-Y);
— the first three digits identify the groups (XXX00000-Y);
— the first four digits identify the classes (XXXX0000-Y);
— the first five digits identify the categories (XXXXX000-Y).

Each of the last three digits gives a greater degree of precision within each category. A ninth digit serves to verify the previous digits.

An example for a CPV code is

71356200-Y ] services

CPV codes have the form "Number Description", where Number consists of 8 digits. The textual ] depends on the language used, but the number is identical for all languages.


CPV was established by Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV).<ref> For modifications scroll down to the consolidated versions</ref> CPV was established by Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV).<ref> For modifications scroll down to the consolidated versions</ref>

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Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) has been developed by the European Union for public procurement.

Description

The CPV Codification consists of a main vocabulary which defines the subject of the contract, and a supplementary vocabulary to add further qualitative information. The main vocabulary is based on a tree structure made up with codes of up to 9 digits (an 8 digit code plus a check digit). This combination of digits is associated with a wording that describes the type of supplies, works or services defining the subject of the contract. A Call for Tender is quite often described by more than one CPV Code, aiming to give a better and more detailed description of the object of the contract. CPV Main Vocabulary classification structure The numerical code consists of 8 digits, subdivided into: Divisions: first two digits of the code XX000000-Y. Groups: first three digits of the code XXX00000-Y. Classes: first four digits of the code XXXX0000-Y. Categories: first five digits of the code XXXXX000-Y. For example: 63343000-5 Buy positioning services Each of the last three digits of the code allows to provide a more precise description of the subject within each category. The ninth digit, the so-called "control digit", verifies the previous eight ones, avoiding any possible error in the assignation of codes to the subject of public procurement CPV Supplementary Vocabulary classification structure Although the supplementary vocabulary is not always used, it can be added in certain cases to expand the description of the subject of a contract. It is made up of an alphanumeric code with a corresponding wording allowing further details to be added regarding the specific nature or destination of the goods to be purchased. The alphanumeric code includes the following levels: First level comprising a letter corresponding to a section Second level comprising four digits: three to denote a subdivision and the last one for verification purposes. For example: Z042-6: Width


CPV was established by Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV).

External reference

Footnotes

  1. Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 November 2002 on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV). For modifications scroll down to the consolidated versions
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