Fontaine City Awards €11.09M School Construction Contracts to Multiple Winners

The City of Fontaine (Ville de Fontaine) has awarded a series of construction contracts for a new school group (groupe scolaire) with a total value of €11,091,515. The procurement is divided into 21 specialist lots covering external works, structural shell, timber framing, joinery, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, and landscaping. Multiple winners were selected, with three lots closed without winners. The contracts were awarded following an open procedure that attracted up to 13 tenders per lot.

Introduction

The City of Fontaine, a public-law body in the Isère department of southeastern France, has conducted an open procedure for the construction of a new school group (groupe scolaire). The procurement is divided into 21 specialist lots covering all aspects of construction, from external works and earthworks to finishing trades.

The total value of contracts awarded is €11,091,515. Multiple winners were selected across the lots, with 18 lots awarded and 3 lots closed without winners. The evaluation criteria were Technical Value (50%), Environmental Performance (10%), and Price (40%).

Most winners are large French enterprises, primarily from the Isère and surrounding regions. The procurement is not covered by the GPA and is not financed with EU funds.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the construction of a new, modern school facility for the community of Fontaine, supporting local education infrastructure.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports education: Provides a new school facility for Fontaine
• Significant value: €11,091,515 across 21 lots
• Comprehensive scope: 21 specialist lots covering all construction trades
• Multi-supplier: 18 winners across lots
• Quality focus: 50% technical value weighting
• Environmental focus: 10% environmental performance weighting
• Strong competition: Up to 13 tenders per lot

Contract Timeline

• Contracts concluded: August – September 2026
• Notice published: 9 September 2026 (OJ S 174/2026)

Contract Overview

The City of Fontaine conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• 21 lots: Covering all construction trades
• Total awarded value: €11,091,515.00
• No framework agreement: Direct works contracts
• Evaluation: Technical Value (50%), Environmental Performance (10%), Price (40%)
• Winners: Multiple large enterprises (18 winners)
• No EU funding
• Not covered by GPA

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authority	Ville de Fontaine (City of Fontaine)
Contract title	Construction d'un groupe scolaire sur la commune de Fontaine (38 600)
Main CPV	45214200 Construction work for school buildings
Additional CPVs	45112500, 45223200, 45422100, 45261420, 44221000, 45420000, 44316500, 39100000, 45410000, 45262321, 45431000, 44112200, 44810000, 42416100, 45421151, 45330000, 42520000, 45311200, 09331200, 45112710
Procedure type	Open procedure (standard regime)
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU
Total awarded value (EUR)	€11,091,515.00
Number of lots	21
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	No
Evaluation criteria	Technical Value (50%), Environmental (10%), Price (40%)
Location	Fontaine, Isère, France (NUTS: FRK24)
Review body	Tribunal administratif de Grenoble

Lot Structure

Lot	Title	Winner	Value (€)	Tenders	Status
1	External Works / VRD - Earthworks - Forecourt	SA_ROUTIERE_CHAMBARD	598,263.71	9	Awarded
2	Soil Consolidation - Structural Shell - Mineral Floor	ENTREPRISE SDE	3,785,000.00	7	Awarded
3	Timber Macro Lot: Timber Framing	SOCIETE DAUPHINOISE DE CHARPENTE COUVERTURE	998,700.00	10	Awarded
4	Timber Macro Lot: Timber Cladding	No winner	–	10	Closed
5	Waterproofing	ETANCHEITE RENOVATION ISOLATION COUVERTURE	454,000.00	13	Awarded
6	Aluminium External Joinery - Blinds - Steel External Doors	SARL BELLAVIA Menuiseries	453,180.00	1	Awarded
7	Timber External Joinery - Solar Protection - Shading	No winner	–	3	Closed
8	Locksmithing	No winner	–	4	Closed
9	Timber Internal Joinery - Furniture	MEANDRE CREATION	784,958.87	5	Awarded
10	Plastering - False Ceilings	ENTREPRISE DE PLATRERIE LAYE	442,492.46	5	Awarded
11	Screeds	TECHNI'CHAPE SAVOIE	57,150.40	13	Awarded
12	Tiling	Lac Carrelage	109,145.00	11	Awarded
13	Soft Floor Coverings	SAS SDS	102,937.00	9	Awarded
14	Painting - End-of-Site Cleaning	IPRO	147,865.50	9	Awarded
15	Lift	TK ELEVATOR FRANCE	28,730.00	3	Awarded
16	Kitchen Equipment	CUISINE EQUIPEMENT SERVICE - CES	173,056.36	2	Awarded
17	Plumbing - Sanitary	ECCI - DURBIANO	189,648.44	6	Awarded
18	Heating - Ventilation	ECCI - DURBIANO	1,124,180.23	6	Awarded
19	Electricity - Power - Low Current	EHT Seelium	468,155.95	5	Awarded
20	Photovoltaic	ELEC DOMOTIQUE MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION	53,224.02	8	Awarded
21	Green Spaces	TOUTENVERT	166,593.04	7	Awarded
Total			11,091,515.00

Winners Summary

Supplier	Lots Won	Location
SA_ROUTIERE_CHAMBARD	1	Saint-Marcellin (Isère)
ENTREPRISE SDE	2	Grenoble (Isère)
SOCIETE DAUPHINOISE DE CHARPENTE COUVERTURE	3	Varces-Allières-et-Risset (Isère)
ETANCHEITE RENOVATION ISOLATION COUVERTURE	5	Saint-Priest (Rhône)
SARL BELLAVIA Menuiseries	6	Sassenage (Isère)
MEANDRE CREATION	9	Domène (Isère)
ENTREPRISE DE PLATRERIE LAYE	10	Domène (Isère)
TECHNI'CHAPE SAVOIE	11	Montmélian (Savoie)
Lac Carrelage	12	Sillingy (Haute-Savoie)
SAS SDS	13	Chirens (Isère)
IPRO	14	Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs (Isère)
TK ELEVATOR FRANCE	15	Angers (Maine-et-Loire)
CUISINE EQUIPEMENT SERVICE - CES	16	Gières (Isère)
ECCI - DURBIANO	17, 18	Échirolles (Isère)
EHT Seelium	19	Fontaine (Isère)
ELEC DOMOTIQUE MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION	20	Vif (Isère)
TOUTENVERT	21	Chatte (Isère)

Evaluation Criteria

All lots use the same evaluation criteria:

• Technical Value (50%): Quality of the proposed technical solution
• Environmental Performance (10%): Environmental protection measures
• Price (40%): Overall cost of the works

About the Contracting Authority

Ville de Fontaine (City of Fontaine) is a public-law body (local authority) located in the Isère department of southeastern France. The city is responsible for local infrastructure, including educational facilities.

About the Winners

The winners are predominantly large construction companies based in the Isère and surrounding regions, with expertise in their respective trades.

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.
• Competition: 1-13 tenders per lot.
• SME participation: Most winners are large enterprises.
• Subcontracting: Not yet known for most winners.
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds.
• Not covered by GPA: The procurement is not covered by the GPA.
• No framework agreement: Direct works contracts.
• No dynamic purchasing system used.
• Accelerated procedure: No.
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Grenoble.

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is not covered by the GPA.
• No EU funds were used for this procurement.
• The total awarded value is €11,091,515.
• 21 lots in total.
• 18 lots awarded, 3 lots closed without winners.
• Technical Value is weighted at 50%.
• Environmental Performance is weighted at 10%.
• Price is weighted at 40%.
• 1-13 tenders per lot.
• Most winners are large French enterprises.
• Lot 2 (Structural Shell) is the largest at €3,785,000.
• Lot 15 (Lift) is the smallest at €28,730.
• Lot 6 received only 1 tender.
• Lots 5 and 11 each received 13 tenders (most competitive).

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public construction market is competitive, with a mix of large national contractors and regional SMEs. School construction projects are a key area of public investment in France.

Key trends in this market include:

• Quality focus: 50% weighting on technical value
• Environmental: 10% weighting on environmental performance
• Regional contractors: Strong presence of local companies
• Multi-lot procurement: Specialised trades
• Price competition: 40% weighting

Economic Significance

At €11.09 million, this procurement represents a significant investment in educational infrastructure for the City of Fontaine. The contract will:

• Support education: Provide a new school facility
• Support regional economy: Most winners are from Isère region
• Create employment: Work for construction companies
• Promote quality: 50% technical value weighting
• Promote sustainability: 10% environmental weighting

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these contracts now in place, future opportunities include:

• Related works: Additional school construction projects
• Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance of the completed school
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Other French cities: 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 school construction projects
• Other French cities: Similar public construction tenders
• Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance of the completed school

What Businesses Should Watch

• Ville de Fontaine's future procurement notices
• Other French public construction tenders
• School construction market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This school construction procurement is a notable example of French public works procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €11.09M across 21 lots
• Competition: 1-13 tenders per lot
• Quality focus: 50% weighting on technical value
• Environmental: 10% weighting on environmental performance
• Regional: Strong presence of Isère-based companies
• Multi-supplier: 18 winners across lots

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical quality: Technical Value accounts for 50%
• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 40%
• Environmental performance: 10% weighting
• Regional presence: Being established in Isère region
• Specialist capability: Ability to bid for specific trades

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate high technical quality – 50% of evaluation
• Offer competitive pricing – 40% weighting
• Show environmental commitment – 10% weighting
• Develop regional presence in Isère
• Build specialist trade expertise
• Monitor French public construction procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Fontaine City awarded €11.09M in school construction contracts
• 21 lots covering all construction trades
• 18 winners across lots
• 3 lots closed without winners (Timber Cladding, Timber External Joinery, Locksmithing)
• Evaluation: Technical (50%), Environmental (10%), Price (40%)
• 1-13 tenders per lot
• Most winners are large enterprises from Isère region
• Not covered by GPA

Conclusion

This school construction procurement ensures the development of a new, modern educational facility for the City of Fontaine. By awarding contracts across 21 specialist lots to 18 regional construction companies, the City secures specialised expertise while supporting the local economy.

The 50% weighting on technical value reflects the importance of quality in public construction, while the 10% weighting on environmental performance demonstrates the City's commitment to sustainability. The strong competition (up to 13 tenders per lot) demonstrates the attractiveness of these contracts to the French construction market.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the City of Fontaine?

Ans: A public-law body (local authority) in the Isère department of southeastern France, responsible for local infrastructure including schools.

Q: What is the total value of the contracts?

Ans: €11,091,515 across 21 lots.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: 18 construction companies including SA_ROUTIERE_CHAMBARD, ENTREPRISE SDE, SOCIETE DAUPHINOISE DE CHARPENTE COUVERTURE, ECCI - DURBIANO, and others.

Q: What is being built?

Ans: A new school group (groupe scolaire) in Fontaine, Isère.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Technical Value (50%), Environmental Performance (10%), Price (40%).

Q: How many lots are there?

Ans: 21 lots.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 1-13 tenders per lot.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

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

Q: Is the contract covered by the GPA?

Ans: No.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Tribunal administratif de Grenoble.

Q: Which lots received no winners?

Ans: Lot 4 (Timber Cladding), Lot 7 (Timber External Joinery), and Lot 8 (Locksmithing).

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 619817-2026, OJ S 174/2026, published 9 September 2026.

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