Public Procurement Sector Intelligence

Browse Public Procurement
Sectors

Explore public procurement sectors and compare tender activity across major categories. See where demand is strongest, understand how sector activity is shifting, and find where your products or services fit in the public sector.

Explore Procurement Sectors

Browse major public procurement sectors and compare tender activity across the categories that matter most to your business.

The sectors on this page group public procurement activity into broad market categories, making it easier to compare where demand is strongest. Use them to spot active areas of the market quickly, then open a sector page to explore tender volume, spending patterns, and opportunity areas in more detail.

6 sector groups

What the Sector Data Shows

Each sector brings together related areas of public procurement so you can view market activity at a broader level. This helps you compare demand across industries, see where tender volume is concentrated, and understand which sectors are showing stronger procurement signals over time.

Agriculture, Food & Raw Materials

This sector covers public procurement for agriculture, food, mining, water, energy, and other essential resource categories. It helps you track where demand is rising, compare activity across critical supply markets, and see how public buyers are responding to shifts in supply and regulation.

Divisions 03 - 15, 41
03000000Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products41000000Collected and purified water15000000Food, beverages, tobacco and related products14000000Mining, basic metals and related products09000000Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

Manufacturing & Industrial Goods

This sector covers public procurement for machinery, chemicals, medical products, electronics, and other industrial goods. It helps you compare product demand, follow contract activity, and see which parts of the market are showing stronger purchasing momentum.

Divisions 16 - 39
16000000Agricultural machinery24000000Chemical products18000000Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories31000000Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting39000000Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products38000000Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)19000000Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials33000000Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products37000000Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories30000000Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages22000000Printed matter and related products32000000Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment35000000Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment34000000Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Engineering, Construction & Installation

This sector covers public procurement in construction, infrastructure, repair, and installation services. Use it to track tender volume, follow investment patterns, and see where public buyers are driving demand across building, engineering, and maintenance projects.

Divisions 42 - 47, 49 - 51, 76
44000000Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)45000000Construction work42000000Industrial machinery51000000Installation services (except software)43000000Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment50000000Repair and maintenance services76000000Services related to the oil and gas industry

Technology & Professional Services

This sector brings together public procurement for software, IT services, telecoms, research, finance, and advisory work. It helps you compare tender activity, spot demand shifts, and see where digital transformation and professional services spending are creating new opportunities.

Divisions 48, 66 - 73, 79
71000000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services79000000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security66000000Financial and insurance services72000000IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support70000000Real estate services73000000Research and development services and related consultancy services48000000Software package and information systems

Transport, Logistics & Utilities

This sector covers public procurement for transport, logistics, utilities, water, waste, and essential public operations. Use it to track infrastructure demand, follow service-related tender activity, and see where investment is shaping long-term market opportunities.

Divisions 60 - 65, 75, 90
75000000Administration, defence and social security services64000000Postal and telecommunications services65000000Public utilities90000000Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services63000000Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services60000000Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Community, Health & Education

This sector covers public procurement in healthcare, social care, education, training, and other community services. Use it to follow changes in public demand, spot areas where service pressure is increasing, and see which parts of the market are creating stronger opportunities for providers.

Divisions 55, 77, 80 - 89, 91 - 98
77000000Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services80000000Education and training services85000000Health and social work services55000000Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services98000000Other community, social and personal services92000000Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Procurement Sectors FAQ

Learn how Tenderwell organizes procurement sectors, what CPV and divisions mean, and how to use sector-level data to compare market activity and opportunity areas.

This page groups public procurement activity into broad sector categories so you can compare where demand is strongest. It is designed to help you scan the market quickly and identify which sectors are most relevant to your products or services.
A good place to start is by exploring the sectors that align with what you sell. From there, you can open a sector page to look more closely at tender volume, market activity, and demand signals that help you understand where opportunities may be growing.
Each sector brings together related public procurement categories so you can view market activity at a broader level. This makes it easier to compare industries, follow shifts in demand, and see where tender volume is concentrated.
Looking at procurement activity by sector helps you move beyond individual tenders and see the bigger picture. It gives you a clearer view of demand patterns, active buying areas, and the parts of the market that may offer stronger long-term potential.
CPV stands for Common Procurement Vocabulary. It is the standard classification system used in public procurement to organize tenders and contract notices into consistent categories across sectors.
Divisions are high-level category codes within the procurement classification system. On this page, they help group related tender categories into broader sectors so you can compare market activity more easily.