procurement coverage
France publishes procurement data across 18+ platforms. Duke aggregates DECP, BOAMP, and all regional marchés publics platforms into one unified feed.
France operates one of Europe's most active public procurement markets, with central government ministries, 13 metropolitan regions, 101 départements, and over 35,000 communes generating a continuous flow of tenders. The market is characterized by a mix of centralized national platforms (BOAMP for official announcements, PLACE for Paris and Île-de-France) and a fragmented ecosystem of regional marchés publics platforms operated by private vendors like Atexo, Dematis, and Synapse.
The DECP (Données Essentielles de la Commande Publique) open data initiative captures 192K+ awarded contracts, providing transparency into French public spending. Combined with BOAMP's official announcements and the regional platforms, Duke aggregates 204K+ procedures — giving you the most complete view of French procurement without manually monitoring 18 separate portals. Cross-border opportunities are common, especially with Belgium, Germany, and Spain. For a deeper dive into how to approach this market, see our France procurement market guide.
| source | procedures | type |
|---|---|---|
| DECP | 192K | Données essentielles de la commande publique |
| BOAMP | 7,500 | Bulletin officiel des annonces |
| AJI | 3,800 | Avis de Jura Intercommunalité |
| Atexo | 1,500 | Regional platform |
| Synapse | 851 | Regional platform |
| Dematis | 678 | Regional platform |
| Ach@t | 591 | National platform |
| DACO | 450 | Regional platform |
| PLACE | 416 | Paris Île-de-France |
| Modula | 347 | Regional platform |
| ATLINE | 332 | Regional platform |
| xMarches | 238 | Regional platform |
| Klekoon | 147 | Regional platform |
| Omnikles | 97 | Regional platform |
| Oalia | 44 | Regional platform |
French procurement is governed by the Code de la commande publique (effective 2019), which consolidated previous rules into a single legal framework. The system follows EU directives for above-threshold tenders, with all such notices published on TED via eForms. France uses standard EU procedure types: open procedures (procédure ouverte), restricted procedures, competitive dialogue, and negotiated procedures. The UGAP (Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics) serves as the main central purchasing body for framework agreements. Browse our procurement knowledge center to understand these procedures in detail.
Below EU thresholds, French law requires formal publication for contracts above EUR 40,000 (procédure adaptée, or MAPA). Below EUR 40,000, buyers may award directly but must demonstrate value for money. The DECP open data requirement means that all awarded contracts above EUR 40,000 must publish essential data (buyer, supplier, value, CPV codes), creating one of Europe's most transparent procurement datasets. Regional platforms handle tender publication, while BOAMP remains the official gazette.
France applies EU thresholds for TED publication. Below EU levels, the procédure adaptée (MAPA) kicks in above EUR 40,000, requiring formal publication and competitive procedures. Below EUR 40,000, direct award is permitted with good practice guidelines.
| category | EU threshold | national rule |
|---|---|---|
| Supplies & services (central gov.) | EUR 143,000 | EUR 40,000 (formal procedure) |
| Supplies & services (sub-central) | EUR 221,000 | EUR 40,000 (formal procedure) |
| Works | EUR 5,538,000 | EUR 40,000 (formal procedure) |
| Social & special services | EUR 750,000 | Adapted procedure |
| Utilities (supplies/services) | EUR 431,000 | EU thresholds apply |
| Concessions | EUR 5,538,000 | Publication required |
France's DINUM drives government digitalization. Major programs like FranceConnect, cloud souverain, and AI strategy create consistent demand for technology services and consulting.
Grand Paris Express, high-speed rail, road networks, and municipal renovation projects make France one of Europe's largest infrastructure procurement markets.
Public hospitals (AP-HP, CHU networks), ARS regional health agencies, and social security bodies procure extensively for medical equipment, IT, and pharmaceuticals.
France's defence budget (EUR 50B+) and aerospace industry generate major procurement for military equipment, shipbuilding, satellites, and cybersecurity.
Nuclear fleet renewal, offshore wind, solar expansion, and ecological transition investments drive procurement across EDF, regional energy agencies, and municipalities.