NACE 29.3 – Manufacture of Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories | Public Tenders

NACE 29.3: Spare parts, tyres and vehicle electronics in public tenders. Vehicle maintenance contracts for public fleets – CPV codes and procurement procedures.

Definition: NACE 29.3 covers the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, parts and accessories for motor vehicles, as well as other motor vehicle parts. Public fleets with tens of thousands of vehicles generate a permanent procurement demand for spare parts and maintenance services.

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

What does NACE 29.3 cover?

NACE 29.3 (Manufacture of motor vehicle parts and accessories) classifies producers of motor vehicle components that do not fall under coachwork or vehicle manufacture — a key category for the maintenance and upkeep of public fleets.

Group 29.3 is broken down into the following classes:

Class	Title	Typical Products
29.31	Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles	Alternators, starters, sensors, control units, wiring harnesses
29.32	Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles	Brakes, shock absorbers, steering parts, tyres, exhaust systems

Public contracting authorities in this segment are municipal fleet management departments, Bundeswehr maintenance logistics, police fleet administrations, municipal transport operators (buses, trams) and central purchasing bodies for spare parts supply.

Public Tenders: Scope of NACE 29.3

Public fleets with several thousand vehicles regularly tender spare parts supply and motor vehicle maintenance services as framework agreements — a recurring, plannable contract volume for the specialist parts trade and maintenance operations.

Typical Contract Types

Spare parts framework agreements: Multi-year framework agreements for motor vehicle spare parts (wear parts, body parts) for authority fleets
Tyre framework agreements: Supply and fitting of tyres for municipal and authority vehicles, including storage service
Vehicle maintenance contracts: Tendering of regular maintenance and roadworthiness inspections for public-sector fleets
Battery systems for electric vehicles: High-voltage storage, charging technology and battery management for public electric fleets
Vehicle electronics and telematics: Tachographs, GPS systems, dashcams for authority vehicles
Special parts for emergency vehicles: Blue light systems, special signals, communication installations

Thresholds and Procedure Types

Spare parts supplies are supply contracts (EU threshold EUR 221,000 for municipalities). Motor vehicle maintenance services are service contracts. For framework agreements with multiple lots, parts and service components can be tendered as a complete package — the classification follows the predominant share by value.

Relevant CPV Codes for NACE 29.3

CPV Code	Title	Scope
34300000	Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines	Top-level category
34320000	Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts	Replacement units, engine parts
34330000	Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars	Truck spare parts
34350000	Tyres for light and heavy-duty vehicles	Car, truck, motorcycle tyres including fitting
50110000	Repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles	Motor vehicle maintenance contracts, HU service
34711000	Aircraft and helicopter engines (not NACE 29.3, but supplementary for mixed fleets)	—

Current tenders can be found on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national platforms.

Who is NACE 29.3 relevant for in public procurement?

Public Contracting Authorities

Municipal fleet management departments, police directorates and the Bundeswehr fleet office regularly procure spare parts and maintenance services via framework agreements. In Austria, the BBG (Federal Procurement Agency) coordinates vehicle-related framework agreements. Transport operators as potential utility contracting entities are subject to higher thresholds.

Companies and Bidders

Motor vehicle parts wholesalers, tyre specialist dealers and motor vehicle workshops can participate in public tendering if they meet the following requirements:

Certification: ISO 9001 (Quality management), where applicable IATF 16949 for OEM parts
Geographic coverage: Evidence of sufficient service locations in the tendered region
Parts requirements: Commitment to use original parts or equivalent quality parts
24/7 emergency service: Often required for emergency vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions on NACE 29.3 and Public Tenders

Must contracting authorities tender original (OEM) parts, or are aftermarket parts permissible?
Public procurement law prohibits discriminatory requirements. The European Commission has clarified that contracting authorities may not require an exclusive OEM obligation, provided equivalent quality requirements are defined (§ 31 VgV; Art. 42 Directive 2014/24/EU).

Can motor vehicle workshops and parts dealers bid jointly as a consortium?
Yes — a bidding consortium consisting of a workshop (service share) and a parts dealer (supply share) is permissible if the suitability evidence is provided jointly and there are no competition law concerns.

How long do typical tyre framework agreements run?
Tyre framework agreements typically have a term of 2–4 years (EU-law upper limit for framework agreements: 4 years). Options for extension are permissible under procurement law if they were made transparent in advance in the notice.

NACE 29.3 in context: Section C and Division 29

NACE C – Manufacturing: Parent section
NACE 29.1 – Manufacture of motor vehicles: Passenger cars, trucks, vehicle procurement
NACE 29.2 – Manufacture of bodies, coachwork and trailers: Special-purpose bodies for emergency vehicles
NACE 30.9 – Manufacture of transport equipment n.e.c.: Motorcycles, bicycles, wheelchairs

Last updated: April 2026
All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.