NACE 15 – Manufacture of Leather, Leather Goods and Footwear | Public Tenders
NACE 15: leather and footwear manufacture in public tenders. CPV codes, contracting authorities and contract types for service footwear, leather equipment and PPE.
Definition: NACE 15 covers the dressing and tanning of hides as well as the manufacture of leather goods, luggage, handbags and footwear. Public procurement primarily concerns service footwear, safety boots and leather equipment for public authorities.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026
What does NACE 15 cover?
NACE 15 (Manufacture of leather, leather goods and footwear) classifies businesses in leather processing and footwear manufacture — a sector with specific procurement relevance for footwear procurement of security authorities and the armed forces.
| Group | Title | Typical Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 15.1 | Tanning and dressing of leather; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness; dressing and dyeing of fur | Tanning, leather rucksacks, belts, saddles |
| 15.2 | Manufacture of footwear | Workshoes, safety shoes, boots, sportswear |
Public tenders – leather and footwear
Footwear procurement for the police, fire services, armed forces and municipal staff is tendered publicly on a regular basis. Safety footwear for municipal employees is another standard procurement segment.
Typical contract types:
- Service footwear for police and armed forces: Leather or synthetic boots and oxfords to military specification
- Safety footwear for municipal employees: S3 safety shoes for works-yard staff
- Firefighter boots: Specialty boots to EN ISO 17249 for firefighters
- Equestrian equipment for mounted police: Riding boots, leather saddles, bridles
- Leather equipment: Cartridge pouches, belt kits, tactical leather articles
| CPV Code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 18800000 | Footwear | Footwear procurement in general |
| 18810000 | Footwear other than sports and protective footwear | Service shoes, oxfords |
| 18820000 | Sports footwear | Sportswear for public sports facilities |
| 18830000 | Protective footwear | Safety shoes with steel toe-cap (S3) |
| 18113000 | Industrial clothing (footwear for military/police personnel) | Service footwear for authorities |
| 18400000 | Special-purpose clothing and accessories | Leather equipment, belt kits |
Contracting authorities
The principal contracting authorities for leather and footwear are:
- Armed forces: Combat boots, service footwear in bulk
- Police authorities: Service shoes, safety boots
- Fire services: Specialty boots for firefighting and technical assistance
- Municipal works yards: Safety shoes as occupational protective equipment
- Correctional facilities: Footwear for custodial staff
FAQ
Which standards apply to safety footwear in public tenders? Safety footwear must comply with EN ISO 20345 (safety footwear S1–S5). For firefighter boots, EN ISO 17249 applies. CE marking and test reports are mandatory.
Is footwear for police procured individually or under framework agreements? Typically, framework agreements with multi-year terms are concluded that enable call-offs of individual shoe sizes as required. Larger federal states bundle footwear procurement centrally.
Related NACE entries:
- NACE C – Manufacturing
- NACE 15.1 – Manufacture of leather and leather goods
- NACE 15.2 – Manufacture of footwear
- NACE 14 – Manufacture of wearing apparel
- NACE 13 – Manufacture of textiles
Last updated: April 2026 All information provided without warranty. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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