A consortium led by Egis has secured a €1.6 billion concession for French Guiana's Cayenne-Félix Eboué Airport.
24 Oct 2025
Cayenne, Paris - 8 October 2025 A group led by Egis Airport Operation, along with Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, Alyse Guyane, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of French Guiana (CCIRG), and Entreprise Générale Léon Grosse, has been formally granted the 30-year concession for Cayenne-Félix Eboué Airport by France's Ministry of Transport (DGAC). An important turning point in the long-term management and modernisation of the main international entry point to French Guiana has been reached with the €1.6 billion concession agreement.A Significant Airport Modernisation ProjectThe Egis-led consortium will manage the development, financing, operation, and maintenance of Cayenne-Félix Eboué Airport for 360 months (30 years), from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2055, under the recently signed Concession Contract No. 2022DTA01.The agreement formally transfers operational responsibility to the newly established Société Concessionnaire Aéroport de Cayenne (SCAC), as approved by Decree No. 2025-968 on September 23, 2025, and published in the Journal Officiel de la République Française on September 24, 2025. The chosen concessionaire will be SCAC, whose shareholders are the consortium members that won.The scope and responsibilities of the contractThe concession includes a wide range of airport operations, such as: funding, planning, and carrying out the first modernisation projects ("Travaux Initiaux"). Airside and landside infrastructure operation and upkeep Development of airport facilities in the commercial and real estate sectors adherence to aviation security, safety, and environmental regulations Technical adaptation and sustainable management of the airport's resources to meet changing demands In accordance with Articles L.1121-1 to L.1121-4 of the French Public Procurement Code, the concessionaire bears all operational and financial risk and is required to maintain service continuity, flexibility, and equitable access in accordance with public-service principles.Selection Procedure and Award CriteriaProposals were assessed by the Ministry's Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) using a mix of technical, financial, and strategic factors, with a focus on: Initial construction and infrastructure management quality (30%) Airport development potential and appeal (20%) Operational quality and environmentally friendly management (20%) reduction in the amount of money contributed by the public (15%) Strength of the economy and ability to share risk (15%) There was significant market interest in this flagship infrastructure project, as evidenced by the four tenders that were submitted.Important Roles and Entities Authority for Contracting:Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC), the Ministry in charge of transport50 Rue Henry Farman, Cedex 15, 75720 ParisPMI-dgac.sg@aviation-civile.gouv.fr is the email address. The concessionaireAlyse Guyane, Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Région Guyane, Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, Groupement Egis Airport Operation, and Entreprise Générale Leon Grosse15 Avenue du Centre, 78280 Guyancourt is the registered address. Review Section:Cayenne's Guyane Administrative TribunalRegional and Strategic EffectsCayenne-Félix Eboué's status as the main aviation hub in the Guiana Shield region is strengthened by this concession, which is a revolutionary investment in French Guiana's air transportation infrastructure. The project will support the region's increasing demand for both passenger and cargo traffic while modernising passenger terminals and enhancing operational resilience.Caisse des Dépôts' participation guarantees solid institutional support, and Egis contributes technical know-how and operational excellence from its vast experience overseeing airports in Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. Working together with regional partners, such as Alyse Guyane and the CCIRG, guarantees that job creation and economic gains are anchored in the neighbourhood.Taking a Forward LookThe SCAC is anticipated to begin its first phase of investments in October 2025, with an emphasis on sustainability projects, infrastructure improvements, and the digital transformation of airport operations. It is projected that these improvements will improve regional connectivity and establish Cayenne-Félix Eboué as a sustainable airport management model in the French overseas territories.As the concession progresses, the airport is set to play an increasingly vital role in supporting tourism, logistics, and business growth in French Guiana, aligning with France’s broader strategy for overseas economic development and transport modernisation.Tags:#France, #FrenchGuiana, #CayenneFélixEbouéAirport, #EgisAirportOperation, #CaisseDesDépôts, #AlyseGuyane, #DGAC, #PublishProcurement, #AirportConcession, #TenderResults, #ContractAward, #InfrastructureInvestment, #GovernmentContracts, #AviationServices, #SustainableAirportManagement
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France Gives Imprimerie Nationale a €30 Million Defence Contract for a Multi-Service Identity Card System
24 Oct 2025
Orléans, France - 7 October 2025Imprimerie Nationale SA has been given a €30 million framework agreement by the CNSO Orléans, which is part of the French Ministry of Defence, to produce and maintain the country's new multi-service identity cards (CIMS). The agreement strengthens France's secure identity infrastructure for defence personnel by covering the operational maintenance of the system and related digital services.The six-year agreement, which ended on September 30, 2025, and runs until September 29, 2031, guarantees that a vital system supporting digital authentication, access control, and secure identification will continue to be provided within France's defence network.Continuity of Strategy and Exclusive RightsIn accordance with Decree No. 2006-1436 of September 24, 2006, the Imprimerie Nationale, France's state-sponsored expert in secure printing and identity solutions, was chosen under an exclusive rights framework.Due to Imprimerie Nationale's exclusive right to produce official government identification documents and associated systems in France, the CNSO confirmed that this contract was awarded without a competitive tender.For certain operational components worth €3 million, or 10% of the total contract, the national agency in charge of secure credentials, Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS), will serve as a subcontractor.Improving Defence Identity Management's Security and EffectivenessA key component of France's endeavour to modernise defence administration through cybersecurity and digital transformation is the new CIMS (Carte d'Identité multi-services) system.The cards give military and civilian defence personnel a single solution by integrating several features, such as digital signature capabilities, building and system access control, and personal identification.The Ministry of Defence guarantees robust maintenance for sensitive identity systems, adherence to EU security standards, and high-level data protection by preserving operational continuity through a single integrated supplier.Long-Term Benefits and National AutonomyFrance's dedication to preserving national sovereignty over identity management technologies is demonstrated by the €30 million framework agreement. With its main office in Paris, the Imprimerie Nationale has decades of experience creating safe documents for different government agencies, including professional identity cards, residency permits, and passports.The CIMS renewal is a strategic investment in cyber resilience and interoperability, according to defence procurement analysts, and it is essential to the operation of safe communication and logistics systems throughout the French military.Any mediation or review procedures pertaining to this award will be supervised by the Administrative Court of Orléans; however, since the contract is legally exclusive, no challenges are expected.Tags:#France contract award, #DefenceProcurementFrance, #ImprimerieNationale, #CNSO Orléans, #SecureIdentitySystems, #CIMS France, #GovernmentContracts, #AwardedTendersFrance, #DigitalIdentitySolutions, #PublicProcurement news, #AgenceNationale des Titres Sécurisés, #DefenceTechnologyFrance.
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