CPV Code Finder
Search Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes by keyword or number to find the right classification for UK public sector tenders. Start with a broad division, then narrow to the codes that match what you deliver.
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Got your codes? Put them to work.
PSIP tracks every UK public sector tender by CPV code across all five official portals, scores each 1–10 against your business, and shows who holds the contract now.
Start a free trial →Covers all 45 CPV divisions plus common sub-codes. For the exhaustive 9,400-code list, see the official EU CPV vocabulary.
How to use CPV codes to find tenders
Every UK public sector tender is tagged with one or more CPV codes describing what the contract is for. Getting your codes right is the difference between seeing the opportunities you can win and drowning in irrelevant notices. Start broad — pick the 2-digit division that covers your area (for example 72 for IT Services or 45 for Construction Works) — then drill into the specific sub-codes for the services you actually deliver.
Most suppliers track several codes across the divisions they work in. Once you have your list, you can set them as alerts so matching tenders reach you automatically — across all five official UK portals in one place.
Frequently asked questions
What is a CPV code?
A CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) code is a standardised classification used across UK and EU public procurement to describe what a contract is for. Each code is an 8-digit number (plus a check digit) — for example, 72000000 is IT Services and 45000000 is Construction Works. Buyers tag every tender with CPV codes, so suppliers use them to find relevant opportunities.
How do I find the right CPV code for my business?
Search by keyword (for example "cleaning" or "software") or by number in the finder above. Start broad with a 2-digit division (like 72 for IT Services), then narrow to the more specific sub-codes that match what you actually deliver. Most suppliers track several codes across the divisions they work in.
How are CPV codes structured?
CPV codes are hierarchical. The first two digits are the division (the broad category), and each further pair of digits narrows the classification — division, group, class, category and sub-category. A code ending in multiple zeros is broader; a fully specified code is more precise. Searching a 2-digit prefix returns everything beneath it.
Does this finder include every CPV code?
It covers all 45 CPV divisions plus the most common sub-codes across every sector — enough for the vast majority of UK tender searches. The full Common Procurement Vocabulary has around 9,400 codes; for exhaustive lookups, the official EU CPV list is linked at the bottom of the tool.
How does PSIP use CPV codes?
PSIP lets you set alerts and searches by CPV code across all five official UK procurement portals at once, so every relevant tender reaches you automatically. It also scores each one 1–10 against your business profile, so you spend time on the contracts you can actually win.