NACE 77.2 – Renting and Leasing of Personal and Household Goods | Public Tenders

Definition: NACE 77.2 covers the renting of personal and household goods as well as sports and leisure equipment without an operator. In the public sector, the rental of office equipment, event technology and presentation equipment for public authorities and institutions is particularly relevant.

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

What does NACE 77.2 cover?

NACE 77.2 (Renting and leasing of personal and household goods) classifies companies that provide movable goods for everyday use — from office furniture to event technology — on a time-limited basis.

Group 77.2 within Section N (administrative and support service activities) and Division 77 (rental and leasing activities) is divided into several classes:

Public contracting authorities under NACE 77.2 are authorities, cultural institutions, universities, municipal event centres and public undertakings that need equipment on a temporary basis.

Public Tenders: NACE 77.2 in Practice

Rental of consumer goods is sought in the public sector primarily for furnishing temporary offices, events and exhibitions — with rising demand driven by hybrid working models and increasing public event formats.

Typical types of contract

• Temporary office furnishing: Rental of office furniture, desks, chairs and conference furniture for temporary public-authority sites or office moves
• Event technology: Sound systems, lighting, stage equipment for conferences, citizen events and ceremonies
• Presentation and conference technology: Projectors, displays, video conferencing systems and simultaneous interpreting booths for meeting rooms
• Tents and temporary structures: Mobile hall structures, pavilions and tents for outdoor events and civil protection
• Sports and leisure equipment: Rental of sports equipment for municipal sports events and school sports programmes
• Catering equipment: Seating, tables and furniture for public receptions and ceremonies

Thresholds and procedure types

The rental of consumer goods, as a service contract, is subject to the EU threshold of EUR 221,000 (central government level) or EUR 443,000 (other public contracting authorities). Individual purchases often fall below these values; strategic framework agreements may exceed them.

Relevant CPV Codes for NACE 77.2

CPV codes enable targeted searches for public tenders for consumer goods rental on national and European procurement platforms.

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

Who is NACE 77.2 relevant to in procurement law?

Public Contracting Authorities

Cultural institutions, parliamentary administrations, universities and municipal event offices are the typical contracting authorities. Large tenders arise around recurring large-scale events such as parliamentary sessions, trade fairs with public participation or city festivals. Civil protection authorities also need tents and temporary structures under framework agreements.

Companies and Bidders

Companies in the area of NACE 77.2 participating in public tenders should ensure the following:

• Range of inventory: Evidence of a sufficient stock of the categories of goods tendered
• Logistics and delivery capacity: On-time delivery, set-up and dismantling, including at short notice
• Technical support: On-site support for event technology rentals
• Insurance cover: Sufficient insurance against damage to rented goods
• References: Comparable public-sector contracts (parliamentary events, congresses, city festivals)

NACE 77.2 in Context: Section N and Division 77

NACE 77.2 is part of Division 77 (rental and leasing activities) within Section N (administrative and support service activities).

• NACE N – Administrative and support service activities: Parent section
• NACE 77 – Rental and leasing activities: Division covering all rental activities
• NACE 77.1 – Renting and leasing of motor vehicles: Vehicle rental, fleet management
• NACE 77.3 – Renting and leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods: Construction machinery, site equipment
• NACE 77.4 – Leasing of intellectual property and similar products: Software licences, patents

Frequently Asked Questions on NACE 77.2 and Public Tenders

Which companies fall under NACE 77.2?
Rental businesses for office and event equipment, tent rental firms, furniture rental companies and providers of presentation technology, provided that rental (without an operator) is the focus of their activity.

Can event service providers also bid under NACE 77.2?
Where a company offers set-up, on-site support and dismantling in addition to equipment rental, the service can be classified as a mixed contract. The decisive factor is whether the value of the rental or of the service component predominates.

How are short-term rental contracts for events treated under procurement law?
Individual events below the national threshold can be procured informally or by direct award. For recurring needs, a framework agreement tendered EU-wide is recommended.

Are environmental requirements relevant for consumer goods rental?
Yes — contracting authorities can set environmental criteria (e.g. energy efficiency of event technology, sustainable materials for furniture) as award criteria or minimum requirements.

Last updated: January 2026
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