NACE 45 – Wholesale and Retail Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles | Public Tenders
NACE 45 Motor vehicle trade: public tenders for vehicle procurement, motor vehicle maintenance and fleet management. CPV codes and contracting authorities.
Definition: NACE 45 covers the wholesale and retail trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles as well as their maintenance and repair. For the public sector, this area is relevant through the procurement of vehicles for fleets, authorities and emergency services, and through maintenance and repair framework agreements.
Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026
What does NACE 45 cover?
NACE 45 (Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles) classifies dealers, workshops and suppliers around the motor vehicle — for the public sector primarily as a procurement market for vehicle fleets.
| Group | Title | Typical services |
|---|---|---|
| 45.1 | Sale of motor vehicles | Sale of new and used cars, trucks, buses, special vehicles |
| 45.2 | Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles | Vehicle workshop services, technical inspection, bodywork |
| 45.3 | Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories | Spare parts, accessories, tyres for vehicle fleets |
| 45.4 | Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories | Motorcycles, mopeds (police, regulatory services) |
Public Tenders – Motor Vehicle Trade and Repair
Public contracting authorities maintain extensive vehicle fleets and regularly award procurement and service contracts:
- Vehicle procurement for government fleets (official cars, pool vehicles, vans)
- Procurement of special and emergency vehicles (police vehicles, fire brigade, ambulance service)
- Framework agreements for motor vehicle maintenance and repair (fleet maintenance, technical inspection)
- Tyre supply and fitting for government vehicles
- Electric mobility fleets (e-vehicles and charging infrastructure)
- Fleet management services (leasing, full-service contracts)
Relevant CPV codes
| CPV code | Title | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 34100000 | Motor vehicles | General vehicle procurement |
| 34110000 | Passenger cars | Cars for public authorities |
| 34114000 | Specialist vehicles | Police, fire brigade, ambulance |
| 50110000 | Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles | Vehicle workshop services |
| 34351100 | Tyres for motor vehicles | Tyre supply |
| 66114000 | Financial leasing services | Vehicle leasing |
Contracting Authorities
- Federal, state and municipal authorities (general government fleets)
- Police and federal armed forces (emergency and special vehicles)
- Fire brigades and rescue organisations (emergency vehicles)
- Public passenger transport (buses, sometimes taxis)
- Federal Post and post-successor companies (delivery vehicles, where still subject to tendering)
FAQ
Which procedure is used for the procurement of government vehicles? Vehicle procurements are supply contracts. Above the supply threshold (EUR 221,000 for top federal authorities, EUR 143,000 in other areas), EU-wide tendering applies, usually in the open procedure. Framework agreements with multiple manufacturers are common.
Must electric vehicles be preferred in public procurement? Directive 2019/1161/EU (clean vehicles) requires public contracting authorities to meet minimum quotas for low- and zero-emission vehicles in vehicle procurement. In Germany, this is implemented through the Clean Vehicle Procurement Act (SaubFahrzeugBeschG).
- NACE G – Trade: Parent section
- NACE 46 – Wholesale trade: Wholesale trade in all goods
- NACE 49 – Land transport: Transport and passenger transport
Last updated: January 2026 All information is provided without guarantee. For legally binding advice, please consult a law firm specialising in public procurement law.
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