CDC Informatique Awards €156M Software Engineering AMOE Framework to Multiple Winners

CDC Informatique (ICDC), the IT purchasing group of the Caisse des Dépôts Group, has awarded a framework agreement for intellectual services in software engineering project management assistance (AMOE) across two lots. Lot 1 (Development Resources) has 8 winners including Econocom Apps, Atos France, and Capgemini, with a maximum value of €100 million. Lot 2 (Data & AI) has 6 winners including Sopra Steria, Atos France, and CGI, with a maximum value of €56 million. The total maximum value across both lots is €156 million. The contracts run for 12 months with up to 3 renewals (maximum 48 months).

Introduction

CDC Informatique (ICDC), the IT group of the Caisse des Dépôts Group, has conducted an open procedure for the procurement of intellectual services in software engineering project management assistance (Assistance à Maîtrise d'Œuvre d'Ingénierie Logicielle – AMOE). The framework agreements are designed to meet the needs of ICDC's Software Engineering Directorate (Direction d'Ingénierie Logicielle – DIL).

The procurement is divided into two independent lots: Lot 1 (Development Resources) and Lot 2 (Data & AI). Lot 1 has a maximum value of €100 million and 8 winners, while Lot 2 has a maximum value of €56 million and 6 winners. The total maximum value across both lots is €156 million. The contracts run for an initial 12 months with up to 3 tacit renewals (maximum 48 months).

Winners include Econocom Apps, Atos France, Acensi, Solutec, Capgemini, Softeam, Smile, and Onepoint for Lot 1, and Sopra Steria, Acensi, Atos France, CGI, Niji, and Orange Business Services for Lot 2. A total of 50 tenders were received for each lot.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures that CDC Informatique has access to a broad range of software engineering expertise to support its IT development and data/AI projects.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports IT development: Provides AMOE services for software engineering
• Massive scale: Total maximum value of €156,000,000
• Long-term commitment: Up to 48 months (12 months + 3 renewals)
• Comprehensive scope: Two lots covering development and Data/AI
• Multi-supplier: 14 winners across both lots
• Quality and CSR focus: Technical value (50%), CSR (10%), Security (5%)
• Strong competition: 50 tenders for each lot

Contract Timeline

• Previous notice: 671b1d3f-9bf0-43ca-8206-846be4a08a50-02
• Winner chosen: 1 July 2026
• Contracts concluded: 7 August 2026
• Initial duration: 12 months
• Maximum renewals: 3 (tacit, each 12 months)
• Maximum total duration: 48 months
• Notice published: 3 September 2026 (OJ S 170/2026)

Contract Overview

CDC Informatique conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU and the French Public Procurement Code.

Key features include:

• Two lots: Lot 1 – Development Resources; Lot 2 – Data & AI
• Total estimated value: €30,000,000 (Lot 1: €20M, Lot 2: €10M)
• Total maximum value: €156,000,000
• Lot 1 maximum: €100,000,000
• Lot 2 maximum: €56,000,000
• Framework type: With reopening of competition
• Duration: 12 months initial + 3 x 12-month tacit renewals = up to 48 months
• Evaluation: Technical Value (50%), Financial Value (35%), CSR (10%), Security (5%)
• Winners: 8 (Lot 1), 6 (Lot 2)
• No EU funding

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authority	CDC Informatique (ICDC) – IT group of Caisse des Dépôts Group
Contract title	PRESTATIONS INTELLECTUELLES D'ASSISTANCE A MAITRISE D'OEUVRE D'INGENIERIE LOGICIELLE
Main CPV	72500000 Computer-related services
Procedure type	Open procedure (standard regime)
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU; French Public Procurement Code
Total estimated value (EUR)	€30,000,000.00
Total maximum value (EUR)	€156,000,000.00
Number of lots	2
Initial duration	12 months
Maximum renewals	3 (tacit, 12 months each)
Maximum total duration	48 months
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	Yes
Evaluation criteria	Technical Value (50%), Financial Value (35%), CSR (10%), Security (5%)
Location	Bagneux, Hauts-de-Seine, France (NUTS: FR105)
Subcontracting	Not yet known
Number of tenders	50 (for each lot)

Lot 1 – Development Resources

Lot 1: RESSOURCES DE DEVELOPPEMENT

• Estimated value: €20,000,000
• Maximum value: €100,000,000
• Winners (8): Econocom Apps (Rank 1), Atos France (Rank 2), Acensi SAS (Rank 3), Solutec (Rank 4), Capgemini Technology Services (Rank 5), Softeam SAS (Rank 6), Smile SAS (Rank 7), Onepoint (Rank 8)
• Tenders: 50

Lot 1 Scope

Development-focused AMOE services including:

• New Information Technologies (NTI)
• Standards / Methods / Design
• Office Automation
• Proximity Development
• Mobile Development
• Mediation
• Client-Server
• Mainframe / Large Systems
• Digitisation / Editique

Lot 2 – Data & AI

Lot 2: DATA - IA

• Estimated value: €10,000,000
• Maximum value: €56,000,000
• Winners (6): Sopra Steria (Rank 1), Acensi SAS (Rank 2), Atos France (Rank 3), CGI (Rank 4), Niji (Rank 5), Orange Business Services (Rank 6)
• Tenders: 50

Lot 2 Scope

Data and AI-focused AMOE services including:

• Big Data / Data Engineering
• AI / Machine Learning development and integration (LLM/RAG, etc.)
• Eco-design integration (RGESN, Creedengo, GreenIT Analysis)
• Reporting / Data Visualisation / Business Intelligence
• Data Preparation
• Data Governance

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Estimated Value (€)	Max Value (€)	Winners	Tenders
1	Development Resources	20,000,000	100,000,000	8	50
2	Data & AI	10,000,000	56,000,000	6	50
Total		30,000,000	156,000,000	14

Winners Summary

Supplier	Lot	Rank	Size	Subcontracting
Econocom Apps	1	1	Large	Not yet known
Atos France	1, 2	2 (L1), 3 (L2)	Large	Not yet known
Acensi SAS	1, 2	3 (L1), 2 (L2)	Large	Not yet known
Solutec	1	4	Large	Not yet known
Capgemini Technology Services	1	5	Large	Not yet known
Softeam SAS	1	6	Large	Not yet known
Smile SAS	1	7	Large	Not yet known
Onepoint	1	8	Large	Not yet known
Sopra Steria	2	1	Large	Not yet known
CGI	2	4	Large	Not yet known
Niji	2	5	Large	Not yet known
Orange Business Services	2	6	Large	Not yet known

Evaluation Criteria

Both lots use the same evaluation criteria:

• Technical Value (50%): Quality of the proposed solution and technical approach
• Financial Value (35%): Overall cost of the services
• CSR (10%): Corporate Social Responsibility criteria
• Security (5%): Security considerations

About the Contracting Authority

CDC Informatique (ICDC) is the IT purchasing group of the Caisse des Dépôts Group. ICDC is an IT GIE (Economic Interest Grouping) that pools the IT resources and skills of its members and provides IT services to their benefit. The group manages a complex IT system and undertakes various projects requiring specialist IT companies.

About the Winners

Lot 1 Winners (8)

• Econocom Apps: Digital services and IT solutions (Part of Econocom Group)
• Atos France: IT services and consulting
• Acensi SAS: IT consulting and digital transformation
• Solutec: IT services and solutions
• Capgemini Technology Services: IT services and consulting (Part of Capgemini Group)
• Softeam SAS: Software engineering and IT services
• Smile SAS: Open source IT solutions and services
• Onepoint: IT consulting and transformation

Lot 2 Winners (6)

• Sopra Steria: IT consulting and digital services
• Acensi SAS: IT consulting and digital transformation
• Atos France: IT services and consulting
• CGI: IT services and consulting
• Niji: Digital consulting and data/AI services
• Orange Business Services: B2B IT and digital services (Part of Orange Group)

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU and the French Public Procurement Code.
• Competition: 50 tenders for each lot – extremely strong competition.
• SME participation: All winners are large enterprises.
• Subcontracting: Not yet known for any winner.
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds.
• Framework with reopening: The framework is with reopening of competition.
• No dynamic purchasing system used.
• Accelerated procedure: No.
• Review body: Tribunal de grande instance de Nanterre.
• Mediation organisation: Tribunal de grande instance de Nanterre.

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
• No EU funds were used for this procurement.
• The framework has a total maximum value of €156,000,000.
• The contract is tacitly renewable up to 3 times (12 months each).
• Technical Value is weighted at 50%.
• Financial Value is weighted at 35%.
• CSR is weighted at 10%.
• Security is weighted at 5%.
• 50 tenders were received for each lot.
• All winners are large French enterprises.
• Subcontracting is not yet known for any winner.
• The framework is executed via purchase orders with reopening of competition.

Market & Industry Perspective

The French IT consulting and services market is highly competitive, with a mix of large international firms and French players. CDC Informatique, as the IT group of the Caisse des Dépôts, represents a significant client with substantial IT procurement needs.

Key trends in this market include:

• Digital transformation: Strong demand for development and AI services
• Quality focus: 50% weighting on technical value
• CSR: Growing importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
• Security: Increasing focus on security in IT services
• Framework agreements: Long-term contracts with multiple suppliers

Economic Significance

At up to €156 million, this framework represents a major IT procurement for the Caisse des Dépôts Group. The contracts will:

• Support IT development: Enable software engineering projects
• Enable digital transformation: Support Data and AI initiatives
• Support large enterprises: All winners are large companies
• Provide long-term stability: Up to 4-year framework
• Drive competition: 50 tenders for each lot

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these frameworks now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the 48-month maximum duration
• Related services: Additional IT consulting and services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Other Caisse des Dépôts entities: Similar procurement opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for IT consulting suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for the next procurement cycle
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Related services: Other IT consulting and services
• Specialist services: Niche areas within development or Data/AI

What Businesses Should Watch

• CDC Informatique's future procurement notices
• Other Caisse des Dépôts Group procurement
• French IT consulting and services market trends
• CSR and security requirements in IT procurement
• Changes to French procurement regulations

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This AMOE framework is a notable example of large-scale French IT procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €156 million across 2 lots
• Competition: 50 tenders for each lot
• Quality focus: 50% weighting on technical value
• CSR and Security: 15% combined weighting
• Multi-supplier: 14 winners across both lots
• Long-term: Up to 48 months

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical quality: Technical Value accounts for 50%
• Competitive pricing: Financial Value accounts for 35%
• CSR commitment: CSR accounts for 10%
• Security expertise: Security accounts for 5%
• Scale and capacity: Ability to serve a major client

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate high technical value – 50% of evaluation
• Offer competitive pricing – 35% weighting
• Show CSR commitment – 10% weighting
• Demonstrate security expertise – 5% weighting
• Build scale and capacity for major clients
• Monitor CDC Informatique and French IT procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• CDC Informatique awarded a €156M AMOE framework
• Lot 1 (Development): €100M max, 8 winners
• Lot 2 (Data & AI): €56M max, 6 winners
• Duration: 12 months + 3 x 12-month tacit renewals (max 48 months)
• Evaluation: Technical (50%), Financial (35%), CSR (10%), Security (5%)
• 50 tenders for each lot
• All winners are large enterprises
• Subcontracting not yet known

Conclusion

This software engineering AMOE framework ensures that CDC Informatique has access to a broad range of IT expertise across development and Data/AI domains. By awarding contracts to 14 suppliers across two lots, the authority ensures competitive pricing, supply security, and access to diverse technical capabilities.

The 50% weighting on technical value reflects the importance of quality in IT services, while the 35% weighting on financial value ensures cost-effectiveness. The inclusion of CSR (10%) and security (5%) criteria demonstrates the growing importance of corporate responsibility and security in French public IT procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of technical quality, competitive pricing, CSR commitment, and security expertise in winning large-scale French IT framework contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is CDC Informatique?

Ans: The IT group of the Caisse des Dépôts Group (ICDC), an IT GIE that pools IT resources and skills for its members.

Q: What is the total value of the framework?

Ans: €156,000,000 maximum across both lots.

Q: Who are the major winners?

Ans: Lot 1 – Econocom Apps, Atos France, Acensi, Solutec, Capgemini, Softeam, Smile, Onepoint. Lot 2 – Sopra Steria, Acensi, Atos France, CGI, Niji, Orange Business Services.

Q: What are the two lots?

Ans: Lot 1 – Development Resources; Lot 2 – Data & AI.

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: AMOE (software engineering project management assistance) services covering development, Data, AI, and related areas.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Technical Value (50%), Financial Value (35%), CSR (10%), Security (5%).

Q: How long are the contracts?

Ans: 12 months initial + 3 x 12-month tacit renewals = up to 48 months.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 50 tenders for each 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 de grande instance de Nanterre.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 608000-2026, OJ S 170/2026, published 3 September 2026.