NACE 26.4 – Manufacture of Consumer Electronics | Public Tenders

Definition: NACE 26.4 covers the manufacture of consumer-electronics products, including televisions, radio and hi-fi devices, projectors, video playback devices and set-top boxes and related receiving equipment. In a public-procurement context, large-format display systems, digital-signage solutions and information terminals are particularly relevant.

Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: April 2026

What does NACE 26.4 cover?

NACE 26.4 (Manufacture of consumer electronics) classifies manufacturers and suppliers of AV equipment used in public institutions for information, communication and presentation.

Group 26.4 is broken down into the following classes:

Public contracting authorities under NACE 26.4 include municipalities and municipal utilities (passenger-information systems), libraries and cultural institutions, government offices (waiting and reception areas), trade-fair and congress centres in public ownership, schools and educational institutions, and public hospitals.

Public tenders: scope of activity NACE 26.4

Consumer electronics in a public context cover far more than consumer devices — digital signage, presentation systems and passenger-information displays are a permanent part of public infrastructure.

Typical contract types

• Digital signage and public information systems: large-format displays in railway stations, town halls, hospitals and government buildings for visitor information
• Passenger-information systems (FGIS): indicator boards and information monitors in public transport (bus, rail, metro)
• Presentation and conference technology: beamers, interactive whiteboards, video-conferencing systems for meeting rooms
• School AV equipment: interactive boards, beamers and displays for schools under the Digital Pact
• Public PA systems: speakers and audio systems for railway stations, airports, public squares
• Exhibition and museum technology: multimedia terminals, information kiosks for museums and exhibitions in public ownership

Thresholds and procurement procedures

As supply contracts, the EU threshold of EUR 221,000 applies for higher federal authorities. Complex AV systems are often tendered as service contracts (including installation and maintenance), which entails different thresholds and procedural rules.

Relevant CPV codes for NACE 26.4

The bridge between the NACE classification and the tender search is formed by the CPV codes (Common Procurement Vocabulary), which must be stated in every notice on TED.

Current tenders are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

For whom is NACE 26.4 relevant in procurement law?

Public contracting authorities

In digital signage and FGIS, municipal transport companies (MVG, BVG, ÜSTRA etc.) as utility contracting authorities are particularly active. School boards (districts, cities) procure AV technology as part of the Digital Pact. Hospitals in public ownership and cultural institutions are other important contracting authorities for information-display systems.

Companies and bidders

Manufacturers and system integrators must typically provide the following evidence for public contracts:

• Technical capability: references for comparable installations in public institutions
• Manufacturer certificates: authorised partner/integrator of the equipment manufacturer
• Maintenance concept: evidence of a nationwide service and maintenance network (SLA capability)
• Sustainability requirements: Energy Star certification, RoHS compliance, energy-consumption data

Frequently asked questions on NACE 26.4 and public tenders

Which devices fall under NACE 26.4 in public tenders?
In a public context, these are primarily large-format displays (digital signage), interactive whiteboards, projection systems, passenger-information displays and public information kiosks — that is, consumer-electronics devices designed for professional continuous use.

How do I find tenders for digital-signage systems?
Search on TED by CPV code 32322000 or 32321200. Municipal tenders below the EU thresholds can be found on DTVP, evergabe.de and municipal procurement portals.

Are AV devices tendered as supply or service contracts?
Often as a mixed contract: supply of the devices plus installation, commissioning and multi-year maintenance. The value of the predominant share is decisive for the threshold classification.

• NACE C – Manufacturing: parent section
• NACE 26 – Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products: parent division
• NACE 26.3 – Manufacture of communication equipment: telephones, network technology
• NACE 26.5 – Manufacture of measuring and navigation instruments: measurement, monitoring

Last updated: April 2026
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