NACE G – Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles | Public Tenders

NACE G: Trade and motor vehicle repair in public tenders. Which contract types, CPV codes and contracting authorities are relevant for the trade sector?

Definition: NACE Section G covers wholesale and retail trade as well as the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. In public procurement, distributors are important suppliers of goods of every kind, while motor vehicle workshops conclude maintenance contracts for public fleets.

What does NACE G cover?

Division	Title	Brief description
45	Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Motor vehicle trade, motor vehicle repair and maintenance
46	Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Wholesale and intermediate trade in goods of every kind
47	Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles	Specialised retail, supermarkets, online retail

Public Tenders in Trade and Motor Vehicle Repair

Public contracting authorities frequently procure goods via distributors rather than directly from manufacturers. Wholesalers are important suppliers of office supplies, cleaning products, occupational safety items and technical accessories. Motor vehicle workshops provide maintenance and repair services for public fleets.

Typical Contract Types

Vehicle maintenance and repair: Maintenance contracts for public service vehicles, police vehicles and fire-brigade operational vehicles
Office supplies and consumables: Framework agreements for office supplies, toner and cleaning products
Motor vehicle spare parts: Spare-part supplies for public fleets
Wholesale food supplies: Supply to community catering facilities via wholesalers
Technical specialist trade: Supply of tools, safety equipment and electrical components
Online marketplaces: Use of e-procurement platforms and framework agreements

Thresholds

Supply contracts from EUR 221,000 (other contracting authorities) or EUR 143,000 (central contracting authorities) must be tendered EU-wide. Vehicle maintenance contracts as service contracts fall under the same threshold regime.

Common CPV Codes

CPV Code	Title	Scope
50110000	Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment	Vehicle maintenance, main inspection
34300000	Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines	Spare-part supplies
30192000	Office supplies	Stationery, consumables
39830000	Cleaning products	Cleaning products for authorities
18143000	Protective gear	Personal protective equipment
15800000	Miscellaneous food products	Wholesale food supplies

Contracting Authorities

Central procurement agencies: Framework agreements for office supplies and cleaning products (BBG, KdB)
Fleet management departments: Maintenance contracts for police, military and municipal vehicles
Municipalities: Supply of consumables for municipal facilities
Schools and educational institutions: Office supplies, teaching consumables
Hospitals: Wholesale supplies of hygiene items and consumables

FAQ

What tenders are available for motor vehicle workshops? Operators of public fleets (police, armed forces, municipalities) regularly tender vehicle maintenance and repair contracts. These often involve multi-year framework agreements. Relevant CPV codes: 50110000, 50112000, 50116000. Typical requirements: master craftsman business, evidence of spare-part supply and repair capacity.

Can wholesalers participate in tenders for supply contracts? Yes, wholesalers are placed on an equal footing with manufacturers in supply tenders. Requirements relate to supply capability (storage capacity, logistics, lead times) and product specifications. In-house manufacture is not a prerequisite.

How do framework agreements work in the trade sector? Framework agreements (§ 21 VgV / § 25 BVergG) allow contracting authorities to conclude contracts with one or more suppliers for a defined period (maximum four years) and demand, without having to re-tender each individual call-off. They are widely used in trade for office supplies, cleaning products and consumables.

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