Government Tenders in France.
Public procurement in France refers to the purchasing of goods, services, and works by the French state, local authorities, and public establishments. France operates one of Europe’s largest procurement markets, spending over €200 billion annually. The Bulletin Officiel des Annonces de Marchés Publics (BOAMP) serves as the primary national publication channel for tender notices.
€200B+
annual public procurement spend
5,500+
tenders published monthly
130,000+
contracting authorities
Legal Framework
Code de la commande publique
France’s procurement is governed by the Code de la commande publique, enacted in 2019 to consolidate previous directives. It transposes the 2014 EU procurement directives and establishes rules for all public buyers including the state, local authorities, and public hospitals.
Supplies
€143,000 (central government) / €221,000 (sub-central)
Services
€143,000 (central government) / €221,000 (sub-central)
Works
€5,538,000
Data Sources
How TenderRadar monitors France
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Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in France
Defence & Aerospace
France is Europe’s largest defence spender, with substantial contracts for military equipment, maintenance, and aerospace systems through the DGA.
Transport Infrastructure
Major road, rail, and urban transit projects driven by Grand Paris Express and regional transport authority investments.
IT & Digital Services
France’s digital transformation strategy drives significant public IT spending on cloud, cybersecurity, and e-government platforms.
Healthcare
Hospital groups (GHT) and the social security system procure medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and health IT at scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in France
Where are French government tenders published?
French public tenders are published on BOAMP (Bulletin Officiel des Annonces de Marchés Publics) for national notices and on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for contracts above EU thresholds. Sub-threshold contracts may also appear on PLACE, the national procurement platform.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for France?
France follows standard EU thresholds: €143,000 for supplies and services (central government) / €221,000 (sub-central), and €5,538,000 for works contracts. Below these thresholds, national rules apply with lighter publication requirements.
Can foreign companies bid on French public tenders?
Yes. Under EU procurement directives, companies from any EU/EEA member state can bid on French public contracts above EU thresholds. Companies from GPA signatory countries also have access. Tenders may require documents in French.
What is the typical timeline for a French public tender?
Open procedures typically allow 35 days for bid submission (30 days with electronic access). Restricted procedures allow 30 days for requests to participate, followed by 25 days for tender submission. Accelerated procedures can shorten these deadlines.
Does TenderRadar cover sub-threshold French tenders?
Yes. Our dedicated BOAMP scraper captures French tenders both above and below EU thresholds, including procédures adaptées and smaller contracts that never appear on TED.
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