Alpes-Maritimes Department Awards €107M Levens College Construction Contracts

The Alpes-Maritimes Department (CD des A-M) has awarded three construction contracts for the new Levens College (collège de Levens) with a total value of €107 million. The contracts cover Lot 2 (foundations, structural shell, timber frame, facades, civil engineering) awarded to a consortium led by ERGC, Lot 11 (plumbing, heating, ventilation) awarded to DALKIA, and Lot 12 (electricity, photovoltaic, transformer) awarded to EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR. The projects run for 24 months.

Introduction

The Alpes-Maritimes Department (CD des A-M), through its Directorate of Construction, Real Estate, and Heritage, has conducted an open procedure for the construction of a new college (collège) in Levens, in the Alpes-Maritimes region of southern France. The procurement is divided into multiple lots, with this notice covering Lot 2 (foundations and structural shell), Lot 11 (plumbing, heating, ventilation), and Lot 12 (electricity, photovoltaic, transformer).

The contracts have a total value of €107,018,420 across the three lots. The main contract (Lot 2) valued at €13,435,352 was awarded to a consortium led by ERGC, including EUROP TP, NGE FONDATIONS, EUROP ACRO, and TM SCOP. Lot 11 (€2,272,707) was awarded to DALKIA, and Lot 12 (€2,026,974) was awarded to EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR.

The projects run for 24 months. No subcontracting details have been disclosed.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the construction of a new, modern educational facility for the community of Levens in the Alpes-Maritimes region.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports education: Provides a new college for the Levens community
• Significant value: €107,018,420 across three lots
• Long-term commitment: 24-month construction period
• Comprehensive scope: Structural, mechanical, and electrical works
• Quality focus: 30% weighting on technical value
• Environmental focus: 10% weighting on environmental value
• Strong competition: 5-7 tenders per lot

Contract Timeline

• Lot 2 concluded: 24 August 2026
• Lot 11 concluded: 18 August 2026
• Lot 12 concluded: 18 August 2026
• Contract duration: 24 months
• Notice published: 1 September 2026 (OJ S 168/2026)

Contract Overview

The Alpes-Maritimes Department conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Three lots: Lot 2 (Foundations & structural), Lot 11 (Plumbing/Heating/Ventilation), Lot 12 (Electricity/Photovoltaic/Transformer)
• Total awarded value: €107,018,420
• Lot 2 value: €13,435,352
• Lot 11 value: €2,272,707
• Lot 12 value: €2,026,974
• Duration: 24 months
• No framework agreement: Direct works contracts
• Evaluation: Price (60%), Technical Value (30%), Environmental Value (10%)
• Winners: ERGC consortium (Lot 2), DALKIA (Lot 11), EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR (Lot 12)
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authority	CD des A-M - Direction de la Construction, de l'Immobilier et du Patrimoine
Contract title	2026M0003a Travaux relatifs à la construction du futur collège de Levens
Main CPV	45262311 Concrete carcassing work
Additional CPVs	45200000, 45321000
Procedure type	Open procedure (standard regime)
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU
Total awarded value (EUR)	€107,018,420.00
Number of lots	3 (in this notice)
Contract duration	24 months
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	Yes
Evaluation criteria	Price (60%), Technical Value (30%), Environmental Value (10%)
Location	Levens, Alpes-Maritimes, France (NUTS: FRL03)
Subcontracting	Not yet known
Number of tenders	5-7 per lot

Lot Structure

Lot 2 – Foundations, Structural Shell, Timber Frame, Facades, Civil Engineering

• Title: Fondations, gros oeuvre, charpente bois, façades, génie civil
• Winner: Consortium led by ERGC (with EUROP TP, NGE FONDATIONS, EUROP ACRO, TM SCOP)
• Value: €13,435,352
• Tenders received: 7
• Rank: 1
• Variant: Yes

Lot 11 – Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation

• Title: Plomberie, chauffage, ventilation
• Winner: DALKIA
• Value: €2,272,707
• Tenders received: 7
• Rank: 1

Lot 12 – Electricity, Photovoltaic, Transformer

• Title: Electricité, photovoltaïque, transfo
• Winner: EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR
• Value: €2,026,974
• Tenders received: 5
• Rank: 1
• Variant: No

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Winner	Value (€)	Tenders
2	Foundations, Structural Shell, Timber Frame, Facades, Civil Engineering	ERGC consortium	13,435,352	7
11	Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation	DALKIA	2,272,707	7
12	Electricity, Photovoltaic, Transformer	EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR	2,026,974	5
Total			17,735,033

Note: The total value of contracts awarded in this notice is €107,018,420, which includes additional lots not detailed in this summary.

Evaluation Criteria

All lots use the same evaluation criteria:

• Price (60%): Overall cost of the works
• Technical Value (30%): Quality of the proposed technical solution
• Environmental Value (10%): Environmental performance and sustainability

About the Contracting Authority

CD des A-M - Direction de la Construction, de l'Immobilier et du Patrimoine is the Construction, Real Estate, and Heritage Directorate of the Alpes-Maritimes Department (Conseil Départemental des Alpes-Maritimes). The department is responsible for public infrastructure projects in the Alpes-Maritimes region of southeastern France.

About the Winners

Lot 2 – ERGC Consortium

The consortium is led by ERGC with four other companies:

• ERGC – Lead, based in Fréjus, France
• EUROP TP – Based in Nice, France
• NGE FONDATIONS – Based in Saint Priest, France
• EUROP ACRO – Based in Nice, France
• TM SCOP – Based in Montélimar, France

Lot 11 – DALKIA

• Headquarters: Nice, France
• Specialisation: Energy and technical services
• Value: €2,272,707

Lot 12 – EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR

• Headquarters: Antibes, France
• Specialisation: Electrical and energy systems
• Value: €2,026,974

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.
• Competition: 5-7 tenders per lot.
• Subcontracting: Not yet known for any winner.
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds.
• No framework agreement: Direct works contracts.
• No dynamic purchasing system used.
• Accelerated procedure: No.
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Nice.
• Mediation organisation: Tribunal administratif de Nice.

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
• No EU funds were used for this procurement.
• The total value of contracts awarded is €107,018,420.
• The contract duration is 24 months.
• Price accounts for 60% of the evaluation.
• Technical Value accounts for 30%.
• Environmental Value accounts for 10%.
• Lot 2 received 7 tenders (most competitive).
• Lot 12 received 5 tenders.
• Lot 2 winner submitted a variant tender.
• Review deadlines are governed by French administrative law.

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public construction market is competitive, with both large national contractors and regional SMEs participating. The Alpes-Maritimes region has seen significant investment in educational infrastructure.

Key trends in this market include:

• Educational infrastructure: Investment in new school facilities
• Quality focus: 30% weighting on technical value
• Environmental focus: 10% weighting on environmental value
• Consortium bidding: Joint bids for large structural works
• Regional contractors: Local and regional companies participate

Economic Significance

At €107 million, this procurement represents a significant investment in educational infrastructure for the Alpes-Maritimes region. The contracts will:

• Support education: Provide a new college for Levens
• Create employment: Work for construction companies
• Support regional economy: Local contractors involved
• Promote sustainability: Environmental criteria included
• Provide long-term value: 24-month construction period

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these contracts now in place, future opportunities include:

• Additional lots: Other lots for the Levens College project
• Related works: Other educational infrastructure projects
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Other French regions: Similar school construction procurements

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for construction companies:

• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Related projects: Other educational construction projects
• Other French regions: Similar school construction tenders
• Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance of the completed college

What Businesses Should Watch

• Alpes-Maritimes Department's future procurement notices
• Other French regional educational infrastructure tenders
• Construction market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This college construction procurement is a notable example of French regional educational infrastructure procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €107M across multiple lots
• Competition: 5-7 tenders per lot
• Quality focus: 30% weighting on technical value
• Environmental: 10% weighting on environmental value
• Consortium: ERGC-led consortium for Lot 2
• Regional: Local contractors from Alpes-Maritimes

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 60%
• Technical quality: Technical value accounts for 30%
• Environmental performance: Environmental value accounts for 10%
• Consortium capability: Ability to form and lead consortia
• Regional presence: Being established in the Alpes-Maritimes region

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 60% of evaluation is price-based
• Demonstrate technical quality – 30% weighting
• Show environmental performance – 10% weighting
• Develop consortium leadership capability
• Build regional presence in Alpes-Maritimes
• Monitor French regional educational infrastructure procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Alpes-Maritimes Department awarded €107M in college construction contracts
• Three lots: Foundations & Structural (Lot 2), Plumbing/Heating/Ventilation (Lot 11), Electricity/Photovoltaic (Lot 12)
• Winners: ERGC consortium (Lot 2), DALKIA (Lot 11), EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR (Lot 12)
• Duration: 24 months
• Evaluation: Price (60%), Technical (30%), Environmental (10%)
• 5-7 tenders per lot
• Lot 2 winner submitted a variant tender
• No subcontracting details disclosed

Conclusion

This college construction procurement ensures that the Levens community in the Alpes-Maritimes region will have a new, modern educational facility. By awarding contracts across three specialist lots, the department secures expertise in structural works, mechanical systems, and electrical systems from qualified contractors.

The 60% weighting on price ensures cost-effectiveness, while the 30% weighting on technical value and 10% weighting on environmental value reflect the importance of quality and sustainability in modern public construction projects. The strong competition (5-7 tenders per lot) demonstrates the attractiveness of these contracts to the French construction market.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, technical quality, environmental performance, and regional presence in winning French regional educational infrastructure contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Alpes-Maritimes Department?

Ans: The Conseil Départemental des Alpes-Maritimes, the departmental council for the Alpes-Maritimes region in southeastern France.

Q: What is the total value of the contracts?

Ans: €107,018,420 across all lots (including those not detailed in this summary).

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: ERGC consortium (Lot 2), DALKIA (Lot 11), EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES COTE D'AZUR (Lot 12).

Q: What is being built?

Ans: A new college (collège) in Levens, Alpes-Maritimes, France.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (60%), Technical Value (30%), Environmental Value (10%).

Q: How long are the contracts?

Ans: 24 months.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 5-7 tenders per lot.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: No, the procurement is not financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Tribunal administratif de Nice.

Q: What are the three lots covered in this notice?

Ans: Lot 2 (Foundations & Structural), Lot 11 (Plumbing/Heating/Ventilation), Lot 12 (Electricity/Photovoltaic/Transformer).

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 601900-2026, OJ S 168/2026, published 1 September 2026.