EU — TED

Government Contracts in France

France has one of Europe's most active procurement markets, with strong demand across defense, infrastructure, IT, healthcare, and environmental services. The French government publishes tenders through BOAMP and TED, with a growing emphasis on sustainable procurement and SME participation.

14

Active tenders

2

Closing this week

€36.2M

Pipeline value

3

With est. value

Top CPV categories

CPV 45000000 (1)CPV 45223220 (1)CPV 45260000 (1)CPV 45261420 (1)CPV 45420000 (1)CPV 66514110 (1)CPV 18110000 (1)CPV 98312000 (1)

Active Opportunities

France – Construction work – Travaux et maintenance du gros oeuvre et du second oeuvre - 7 lots

European Parliament, INLO - Directorate-General for Infrastructure and Logistics

TEDCPV 45000000CPV 45223220CPV 45260000

€35.5M

6d left

France – Motor vehicle insurance services – Assurance Flotte Automobile

Commune de Villenave d'Ornon

TEDCPV 66514110

€600K

7d left

France – Occupational clothing – FOURNITURE ET ENTRETIEN DES DOTATIONS DE TRAVAIL

MAIRIE DE PORNICHET

TEDCPV 18110000CPV 98312000CPV 18100000

10d left

France – Other sources of energy supplies and distribution – Délégation de service public relative à la création et l’exploitation d’un réseau de chaleur urbain à Ensisheim

Ville d'Ensisheim (68190)

TEDCPV 65400000CPV 09323000CPV 42515000

16d left

France – Television and audio-visual equipment – Le projet porte sur la réhabilitation et/ou la création de 29 salles de réunion réparties sur tout le territoire métropolitain. Il s'agit d'un achat, comportant, la livraison l’installation la mise en fonctionnement incluant également une formation. Cet achat inclut également un contrat de maintenance sur 5 ans avec obligation de remise en service à J+3 en jours ouvrés au titre de l’offre de bas

Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière

TEDCPV 32320000

21d left

France – Holiday home services – SYSTEME D'ACQUISITION DYNAMIQUE - MAPA

Commune de Vélizy-Villacoublay

TEDCPV 55242000

1244d left

France – Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products – SYSTEME D'ACQUISITION DYNAMIQUE POUR L'ACQUISITION DE GROS EQUIPEMENTS ELECTROMENAGERS POUR LE CCAS DE MOUGINS

CENTRE COMMUNAL D'ACTION SOCIALE DE MOUGINS

TEDCPV 39000000

1257d left

France – Engineering studies – Système d'Acquisition Dynamique pour la réalisation d'études techniques liées aux travaux

Département de la Dordogne

TEDCPV 71335000CPV 71700000CPV 71520000

€70K

1284d left

France – Motor vehicles – Système d'acquisition dynamique relatif à l'acquisition et location de véhicules neufs et d'occasion, entre la Ville et le Centre Communal d'Action Sociale

Mairie d'Argenteuil

TEDCPV 34100000CPV 50110000CPV 34115000

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France – Tractors – SAD pour l'achat et la livraison de tracteurs et d'équipement, de camions, d’engins et de matériels de TP neufs et/ou d’occasion pour le Département des COTES d’ARMOR

Département des Côtes d'Armor

TEDCPV 16700000CPV 34138000CPV 16810000

1681d left

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How EU Procurement Works in France

EU public procurement above certain thresholds must be published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official journal of EU procurement. Tenders from France are published here alongside opportunities from all other EU member states.

EU procurement follows directives (2014/24/EU for public contracts, 2014/25/EU for utilities) that ensure fair competition across borders. Any business established in an EU/EEA member state can bid on tenders in France without discrimination.

Tenders are classified using CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes, which function similarly to NAICS codes in the US. Identifying your relevant CPV codes is essential for finding matching opportunities in France.

Procurement procedures in France include open procedures (anyone can bid), restricted procedures (pre-qualification required), competitive dialogue, and innovation partnerships. The procedure type is stated in the contract notice and determines how to submit your bid.

Language requirements vary — while TED notices include summaries in all EU languages, full tender documents from France are typically published in the national language. Translation of key documents may be required for international bidders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find government contracts in France?
EU public contracts above certain thresholds from France are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) at ted.europa.eu. GovMatch monitors TED daily and automatically matches France opportunities to your business profile.
Can non-EU companies bid on contracts in France?
EU procurement is open to companies from EU/EEA member states. Companies from GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) signatory countries (including the US, Canada, Japan, and others) can also bid on many tenders. Some contracts may be restricted to EU-based firms for security or strategic reasons.
What are CPV codes and how do they relate to France tenders?
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes classify the subject of EU procurement contracts. They function like NAICS codes in the US. Each TED notice from France includes CPV codes that describe the goods, services, or works being procured. Knowing your relevant CPV codes helps you find matching opportunities.
What is the minimum contract value for TED publication from France?
EU procurement directives set thresholds above which contracts must be published on TED. Current thresholds (updated biennially) are approximately €143,000 for central government supplies/services, €221,000 for sub-central authorities, and €5.5M for works contracts. Below these thresholds, contracts may be published nationally only.
How often are new tenders from France published on TED?
TED publishes new notices daily, including contract notices, prior information notices, and contract award notices from France. Publication volumes vary by country size and economic activity. GovMatch checks for new France opportunities daily.

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