ANNEX I

COMMON PROCUREMENT VOCABULARY (CPV) Structure of the classification system 1. The CPV consists of a main vocabulary and a supplementary vocabulary. 2. The main vocabulary is based on a tree structure comprising codes of up to nine digits associated with a wording that describes the supplies, works or services forming the subject of the contract. The numerical code consists of 8 digits, subdivided as follows: the first two digits identify the divisions; the first three digits identify the groups; the first four digits identify the classes; the first five digits identify the categories. Each of the last three digits gives a greater degree of precision within each category. A ninth digit serves to verify the previous digits. 3. The supplementary vocabulary may be used to expand the description of the subject of a contract. The items are 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 is made up of: a first level comprising a letter corresponding to a section; a second level comprising four digits, the first three of which denote a subdivision and the last one being for verification purposes. >TABLE> SUPPLEMENTARY VOCABULARY >TABLE>

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