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France
BOAMP, PLACE, allotissement, MPS.
What wins points
Demonstrating a correct threshold assessment (Article 4) and a fully completed ESPD (Article 59) shows compliance and avoids exclusion, positioning the bid strongly in the evaluation.
What gets bids disqualified
Incorrect threshold assessment or missing mandatory ESPD fields (Article 57 grounds) will lead to immediate disqualification.
Evaluator's view
Check first that the contract value meets the EU threshold and that all required ESPD fields are filled before any other documentation.
France
What this is
A concise overview of French public procurement rules as they relate to the EU Directive 2014/24/EU, helping small contractors understand when EU procedures apply and what baseline documents are required.
When you need it
Use this guidance during the pre‑tender stage and throughout the selection and award phases of any contract in France that falls under the EU public procurement regime (i.e., above the threshold set out in Article 4).
How to fill it in
- Determine the estimated contract value.
- Check whether the value meets or exceeds the EU threshold defined in Article 4 of Directive 2014/24/EU; if below, national rules (Code des marchés publics) may apply instead.
- Confirm that a prior information notice or contract notice has been published on TED or the French “Marchés publics” portal (BOAMP).
- Complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in line with Article 59, ensuring all mandatory fields (tax ID, bank details, references) are entered.
- Gather evidence of economic‑financial standing required by France (e.g., recent audited accounts, guarantor statements), referencing any specific forms mentioned in the tender pack.
- Prepare any additional certificates or declarations required by French law (e.g., ‘déclaration sur l'honneur’ for anti‑corruption).
Template
[Contract Title]
[Reference number]
[Estimated value]: €____ (compare with EU threshold – Article 4)
[Threshold assessment]: □ Below EU threshold – apply French national rules
□ Above EU threshold – full EU procedure applies
[ESPD completed]: Yes / No – if No, list missing fields:
- Tax ID: __
- Bank account: __
- References: __
[Financial standing evidence attached]: Yes / No – attach audited accounts, guarantor statements, etc.
[Additional certificates required]: Yes / No – list them here
[Submission deadline]: __ (ensure submission before portal cut‑off)
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