CAP Territoires Awards €50M supply of telecommunications services Framework Agreements

CAP Territoires (60), a body governed by public law operating in general public services, has awarded framework agreements for the supply of telecommunications services in metropolitan France (FOURNITURE DE SERVICES DE TELECOMMUNICATIONS). The total awarded value of the contracts is €50,000,000.00, with a maximum framework value of €100,000,000.00, covering telecommunications services, with an estimated duration of 48 months per lot. The contracts were awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

CAP Territoires (60), a body governed by public law operating in general public services, has conducted an open procedure for the supply of telecommunications services in metropolitan France. The procurement was divided into three lots: fixed telecommunications services, mobile telecommunications services, and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). No green public procurement criteria were specified. The evaluation criteria for each lot are price (30%), technical value (60%), and CSR and environmental protection performance / sustainable development approach (10%). Six tenders were received for LOT-0001, two tenders for LOT-0002, and five tenders for LOT-0003. Winners were appointed: LINKT for LOT-0001, BOUYGUES TELECOM for LOT-0002, and COVAGE for LOT-0003. No subcontracting was declared. The contracts were concluded on 24/09/2026. The value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €50,000,000.00.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the supply of telecommunications services in metropolitan France, supporting public sector communications and digital infrastructure.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Telecommunications: Provides fixed and mobile telecommunications services and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services in metropolitan France
• Significant Value: Total awarded value €50,000,000.00; maximum framework value €100,000,000.00
• Medium-Term Commitment: 48-month duration per lot
• Comprehensive Scope: Three lots covering fixed telecommunications, mobile telecommunications, and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services
• Balanced Evaluation: 30% price, 60% technical value, 10% CSR and environmental performance
• Competition: 6 tenders received for LOT-0001; 2 tenders for LOT-0002; 5 tenders for LOT-0003
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared

Contract Timeline

• Winner chosen: 04/09/2026
• Contract concluded: 24/09/2026
• Estimated duration: 48 months per lot
• Notice published: 08 October 2026 (OJ S 195/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 06 October 2026

Contract Overview

CAP Territoires (60) conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Three lots: LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003
• Total awarded value: €50,000,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €100,000,000.00
• Duration: 48 months per lot
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Price (30%), Technical value (60%), CSR and environmental performance (10%)
• Winners: LINKT, BOUYGUES TELECOM, COVAGE
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Green procurement criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 64200000 Telecommunications services
• Additional classification: 64210000 Telephone and data transmission services; 64212000 Mobile-telephone services; 32412100 Telecommunications network
• Place of performance: Allonne, Oise (FRE22), France
• Postcode: 60000
• Procedure identifier: e77d03d1-11bd-4d5f-bf13-35837d8dcee6
• Internal identifier: Not specified
• Type of procedure: Open
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: CAP Territoires (60)

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Supply of Fixed Telecommunications Services

• Title: Fourniture de services de télécommunications fixes
• Description: Supply of fixed telecommunications services in the geographical area of Metropolitan France
• Internal identifier: 26-01101
• Estimated value excluding VAT: €25,000,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €50,000,000.00
• Winner: LINKT (value of the tender €20,017,704.00)
• Tenders received: 6
• Contract concluded: 24/09/2026
• Duration: 48 months
• Contract identifier: 26-01101

Lot 2 – Supply of Mobile Telecommunications Services

• Title: Fourniture de service de télécommunications mobiles
• Description: Supply of mobile telecommunications services in the geographical area of Metropolitan France
• Internal identifier: 26-01102
• Estimated value excluding VAT: €15,000,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €30,000,000.00
• Winner: BOUYGUES TELECOM (value of the tender €64,075.00)
• Tenders received: 2
• Contract concluded: 24/09/2026
• Duration: 48 months
• Contract identifier: 26-01102

Lot 3 – Supply of Dark Fibre, GFU and WDM Services

• Title: Fourniture de fibres optiques noires, GFU et services WDM
• Description: Supply of dark fibre, GFU and WDM services in the geographical area of Metropolitan France
• Internal identifier: 26-01103
• Estimated value excluding VAT: €10,000,000.00
• Maximum framework value: €20,000,000.00
• Winner: COVAGE (value of the tender €29,920.00)
• Tenders received: 5
• Contract concluded: 24/09/2026
• Duration: 48 months
• Contract identifier: 26-01103

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Supply of Fixed Telecommunications Services	20,017,704.00	LINKT	6
2	Supply of Mobile Telecommunications Services	64,075.00	BOUYGUES TELECOM	2
3	Supply of Dark Fibre, GFU and WDM Services	29,920.00	COVAGE	5
Total		50,000,000.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following services:

• Fixed Telecommunications Services: Supply of fixed telecommunications services in Metropolitan France
• Mobile Telecommunications Services: Supply of mobile telecommunications services in Metropolitan France
• Dark Fibre, GFU and WDM Services: Supply of dark fibre, GFU and WDM services in Metropolitan France
• Telecommunications Services: Services under CPV 64200000
• Telephone and Data Transmission Services: Services under CPV 64210000
• Mobile-Telephone Services: Services under CPV 64212000
• Telecommunications Network: Supplies under CPV 32412100
• Internet Services: Services under CPV 72400000

Special Procurement Conditions

• Price Criterion (30%): Price of the services
• Technical Value (60%): Technical value
• CSR and Environmental Performance (10%): CSR and environmental protection performance / sustainable development approach
• Framework Agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winners
• No Green Public Procurement Criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
• Review Deadlines: A pre-contractual referral may be brought before the Amiens administrative court until notification of the contract, which will occur within 11 days from the date of sending the rejection decision. A full contentious appeal may be brought before the same administrative court within two months from the publication of the award notice in the Official Journal of the European Union

About the Contracting Authority

CAP Territoires (60) is a body governed by public law operating in general public services in France.

• Legal type: Body governed by public law
• Activity: General public services
• Registration number: 51292951400036
• Location: Allonne, Oise (FRE22), France
• Postcode: 60000
• Email: stephane.gogoua@cap-territoires.fr
• Telephone: +33 365435371
• Internet address: https://www.marches-securises.fr
• Buyer profile: https://www.marches-securises.fr

About the Winning Supplier

LINKT is based in Courbevoie, France, and won LOT-0001.

• Registration number: 81510946700093
• Location: Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine (FR105), France
• Postcode: 92400
• Email: mp-hauts-de-france@linkt.fr
• Telephone: +33 978380001
• Internet address: https://www.linkt.fr/
• Subcontracting: No

BOUYGUES TELECOM is based in Meudon-La-Fôret, France, and won LOT-0002.

• Registration number: 39748093003464
• Location: Meudon-La-Fôret, Hauts-de-Seine (FR105), France
• Postcode: 92360
• Email: adminpublic@bouyguestelecom.fr
• Telephone: +33 970561251
• Internet address: https://www.bouyguestelecom.fr/
• Subcontracting: No

COVAGE is based in Courbevoie, France, and won LOT-0003.

• Registration number: 89456543100265
• Location: Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine (FR105), France
• Postcode: 92400
• Email: admin.client@covage.com
• Telephone: +33 147148650
• Internet address: https://www.covage.com/
• Subcontracting: No

Evaluation Criteria

The lots use the following evaluation criteria:

• Price (30%): Price of the services
• Technical Value (60%): Technical value
• CSR and Environmental Performance (10%): CSR and environmental protection performance / sustainable development approach

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 6 tenders received for LOT-0001; 2 tenders for LOT-0002; 5 tenders for LOT-0003
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Green procurement criteria: No Green Public Procurement criteria
• Review body: CAP Territoires (60)

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The value of all contracts awarded in this notice is €50,000,000.00; the maximum framework value is €100,000,000.00
• The procurement is divided into three lots
• Price (30%), Technical value (60%), and CSR and environmental performance (10%) are the evaluation criteria
• 6 tenders were received for LOT-0001; 2 tenders for LOT-0002; 5 tenders for LOT-0003
• No subcontracting was declared
• The duration is 48 months per lot
• The contracts were concluded on 24/09/2026

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public sector telecommunications services market features a mix of large and medium-sized enterprises. Telecommunications services are essential for public sector communications and digital infrastructure.

Key trends in this market include:

• Technical value-focused evaluation: 30% price, 60% technical value, 10% CSR and environmental performance
• Large providers: Winners are established telecommunications operators
• Comprehensive scope: Fixed and mobile telecommunications services and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services
• Medium-term projects: 48-month duration per lot
• Specialised services: Fixed telecommunications, mobile telecommunications, and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services
• No subcontracting: No subcontracting declared by winners

Economic Significance

At €50,000,000.00, this framework agreement represents a significant investment in telecommunications services for CAP Territoires (60) and its members. The contract will:

• Support Telecommunications: Provide fixed and mobile telecommunications services and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services in metropolitan France
• Support Digital Infrastructure: Improve the telecommunications infrastructure for public sector organisations
• Provide Medium-Term Delivery: 48-month duration per lot
• Ensure Communications: Improve the availability and quality of telecommunications services
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Comprehensive telecommunications services across three lots
• Support Regional Development: Contribute to the telecommunications market in the Oise region and metropolitan France

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these framework agreements now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the completion of the framework agreements
• Related Works: Additional telecommunications services procurements
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with LINKT, BOUYGUES TELECOM, and COVAGE
• Other Public Sector Projects: Similar telecommunications services procurement opportunities
• Other Public Sector Telecommunications Procurements: Similar fixed, mobile and fibre service opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for telecommunications services suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with LINKT, BOUYGUES TELECOM, and COVAGE
• Related Works: Other telecommunications services procurements
• Other French Public Sector Authorities: Similar telecommunications services procurements
• Other Public Sector Organisations: Monitor further telecommunications opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• CAP Territoires (60)'s future procurement notices
• Other French public sector telecommunications tenders
• Telecommunications services market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations
• Fixed, mobile and fibre telecommunications developments
• Further telecommunications procurement opportunities in the public sector

FranceTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This telecommunications services framework agreement procurement is a notable example of French public sector telecommunications procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €50,000,000.00 total awarded value; €100,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Technical value-focused evaluation: 30% price, 60% technical value, 10% CSR and environmental performance
• Large winners: LINKT, BOUYGUES TELECOM, COVAGE
• Three lots: Fixed telecommunications, mobile telecommunications, and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services
• Competition: 6 tenders received for LOT-0001; 2 tenders for LOT-0002; 5 tenders for LOT-0003
• Medium-term project: 48-month duration per lot
• Comprehensive scope: Fixed and mobile telecommunications services and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services
• Specialised services: Telecommunications services in metropolitan France

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical value: 60% technical value-based evaluation
• Competitive pricing: 30% price-based evaluation
• CSR and environmental performance: 10% CSR and environmental performance-based evaluation
• Telecommunications expertise: Ability to deliver fixed and mobile telecommunications services
• Fibre and WDM capability: Ability to deliver dark fibre, GFU and WDM services
• Public sector experience: Understanding of French public sector requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate technical value – 60% of evaluation is technical value-based
• Offer competitive pricing – 30% of evaluation is price-based
• Showcase CSR and environmental performance – 10% of evaluation is CSR-based
• Demonstrate telecommunications expertise
• Show fibre and WDM capability
• Develop public sector experience with French public sector authorities
• Monitor CAP Territoires (60) and French public sector telecommunications procurement opportunities
• Prepare for subcontracting and future procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• CAP Territoires (60) awarded framework agreements worth €50,000,000.00 for telecommunications services to LINKT, BOUYGUES TELECOM, and COVAGE
• Three lots: Fixed telecommunications services (LOT-0001), Mobile telecommunications services (LOT-0002), and Dark fibre, GFU and WDM services (LOT-0003)
• Maximum framework values: €50,000,000 (LOT-0001), €30,000,000 (LOT-0002), €20,000,000 (LOT-0003)
• Duration: 48 months per lot
• Evaluation: Price (30%), Technical value (60%), and CSR and environmental performance (10%)
• 6 tenders received for LOT-0001; 2 tenders for LOT-0002; 5 tenders for LOT-0003
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No Green Public Procurement criteria
• Contracts concluded on 24/09/2026

Conclusion

These telecommunications services framework agreements ensure the supply of fixed and mobile telecommunications services and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services in metropolitan France, supporting public sector communications and digital infrastructure. By awarding the contracts to LINKT, BOUYGUES TELECOM, and COVAGE, CAP Territoires (60) secures reliable telecommunications operators with the capability to deliver comprehensive telecommunications services.

The 60% technical value, 30% price and 10% CSR and environmental performance evaluation reflects the technical quality-focused nature of this telecommunications procurement, where technical value is the primary differentiator among qualified suppliers. The 48-month duration per lot, the comprehensive scope across three lots and the specialised services reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the telecommunications services procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of technical value, competitive pricing, CSR and environmental performance, telecommunications expertise, fibre and WDM capability, and public sector experience in winning French public sector telecommunications contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is the contracting authority?

Ans: CAP Territoires (60), a body governed by public law operating in general public services in France.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Total awarded value €50,000,000.00; maximum framework value €100,000,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: LINKT (LOT-0001), BOUYGUES TELECOM (LOT-0002), and COVAGE (LOT-0003).

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Supply of telecommunications services in metropolitan France, including fixed telecommunications services, mobile telecommunications services, and dark fibre, GFU and WDM services.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Price (30%), Technical value (60%), and CSR and environmental protection performance / sustainable development approach (10%).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 48 months per lot.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 6 tenders received for LOT-0001; 2 tenders for LOT-0002; 5 tenders for LOT-0003.

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: CAP Territoires (60).

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: Three lots – LOT-0001 (Fixed telecommunications services), LOT-0002 (Mobile telecommunications services), and LOT-0003 (Dark fibre, GFU and WDM services).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared by the winners.

Q: What is the main CPV classification?

Ans: 64200000 Telecommunications services; additional classifications 64210000 Telephone and data transmission services, 64212000 Mobile-telephone services, and 32412100 Telecommunications network.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 692881-2026, OJ S 195/2026, published 08 October 2026.

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