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Public procurement in France: how to find and win tenders
Where France publishes public contracts, the thresholds that decide which rules apply, how to register and bid, and the 4,202 tenders open right now.
Open tenders in France right now
- 4,202 open tenders
- Largest category: Construction work (CPV 45000000)
Acquisition d’un système de mini-bioréacteurs parallèles de paillasse
Travaux d'aménagement de l'espace Logirem Restonica
Fourniture d’instruments météorologiques et prestations associées au profit des centres appartenant à la Direction de l’Ingénierie et de l’Expertise (DIE) de Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA).
Location de salles et prestations annexes pour le déroulement, au titre du centre d’examen de Paris, des épreuves écrites des concours d’entrée, de l’Institut national du service public
Marché public d'assurances "flotte automobile"
Marché de service d'assurance
Suivi d'opérations sur les ouvrages d'art
Prestation de transports de biens divers à la charge des Centres Hospitaliers de Saint-Lô et de Coutances
PRESTATIONS DE NETTOYAGE DES LOCAUX ET DES VITRES DE LA COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES MILLAU GRANDS CAUSSES ET DE DIVERS BATIMENTS DE LA VILLE DE MILLAU (12100)
Entretien courant (EC), remise en état d'appartements (REA) et travaux d'adaptation vieillissement handicap (AVH)
Where tenders in France are published
- TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). Every contract above the EU thresholds is published here, in all EU languages for the summary.
- BOAMP. The official bulletin of public procurement notices.
- PLACE (marches-publics.gouv.fr). The State's e-procurement platform for central government buyers.
Languages: French.
Procurement thresholds that apply in France
EU procurement thresholds 2026-2027
1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. Excluding VAT.
| Contract type | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Works contracts and works or services concessions | €5,404,000 |
| Supplies and services, central government authorities | €140,000 |
| Supplies and services, sub-central authorities (regions, cities, other bodies) | €216,000 |
| Supplies and services, utilities (water, energy, transport, postal) | €432,000 |
| Supplies and services, defence and security | €432,000 |
| Social and other specific services (Annex XIV) | €750,000 |
| Social and other specific services, utilities (Annex XVII) | €1,000,000 |
Source: European Commission, Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025/2150, 2025/2151, 2025/2152 and 2025/2487
How to register and bid in France
- Find notices on TED (above the EU thresholds) and on the national portal (BOAMP) for smaller contracts.
- Register on the e-procurement platform named in the notice; most EU procedures are fully electronic.
- Fill in the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), a self-declaration that you meet the exclusion and selection criteria. The winner provides the evidence later.
- Submit your tender in an accepted language (usually French), before the deadline stated in the notice.
What France is buying: top categories
- Construction work (CPV 45000000) 599
- Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000) 575
- Repair and maintenance services (CPV 50000000) 443
- Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services (CPV 90000000) 411
- Financial and insurance services (CPV 66000000) 386
- Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (CPV 79000000) 372
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation (CPV 34000000) 218
- Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) (CPV 44000000) 189
- Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products (CPV 39000000) 183
- Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages (CPV 30000000) 133
- IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000) 129
- Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy (CPV 09000000) 116
Buyers in France with the most open tenders
Questions
Where are public tenders in France published?
On TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), BOAMP, PLACE (marches-publics.gouv.fr).
What language are tenders in France written in?
Mostly French. Tender documents and responses usually have to be in the language the notice states.
How many public tenders are open in France right now?
Bidstage currently lists 4,202 open tenders in France from official sources, updated several times a day.
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