Grand Delta Habitat Awards €10.98 Million Gendarmerie and Housing Construction Contract

Grand Delta Habitat has awarded a €10.98 million construction contract for a gendarmerie and 56 collective housing units in Vedène, Vaucluse. The project has been divided into 16 specialist lots and awarded to 16 construction companies, predominantly SMEs from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Occitanie regions.

Introduction

Public infrastructure projects combining security facilities and housing are essential for community development. Grand Delta Habitat, a social housing provider, is undertaking the construction of a gendarmerie and 56 collective housing units in Vedène, in the Vaucluse department of southern France.

The contract, valued at €10.98 million, has been divided into 16 specialist lots and awarded to 16 construction companies. The project covers all aspects of construction, from site preparation and foundations to finishing works, and will be delivered over 24 months.

This investment ensures that the community benefits from both essential security infrastructure and new social housing.

Why This Contract Matters

This project combines essential public infrastructure—a gendarmerie—with social housing, supporting community safety and housing needs in Vedène.

This contract matters because it:

• Provides essential infrastructure: New gendarmerie for community safety
• Delivers social housing: 56 collective housing units
• Significant investment: €10.98 million contract
• Regional employment: 16 local construction companies appointed
• Quality-focused: Technical value weighting of 60%
• SME participation: Predominantly SME winners
• Comprehensive scope: 16 specialist lots

Contract Timeline

• Contract award notice published: 21 August 2026 (OJ S 161/2026)
• Previous notice referenced: 5ec6f7b2-e956-49a4-9f79-1e40339d5fcb-01
• Winner chosen: 24 June – 24 July 2026
• Contract concluded: 19 August 2026
• Coverage start date: Not specified
• Coverage end date: 24 months from start

Contract Overview

Grand Delta Habitat conducted an open procedure for this procurement. The contract covers the construction of a gendarmerie and 56 collective housing units across 16 specialist lots.

Key features include:

• 16 lots: Covering all construction phases from site works to finishing
• Total value: €10,977,257
• Duration: 24 months
• Evaluation: Technical value (60%) and Price (40%)
• Winners: 16 construction companies (predominantly SMEs)
• Location: Vedène, Vaucluse, France

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authority	GRAND DELTA HABITAT
Contract subject	Construction of gendarmerie and 56 housing units (CPV 45223220)
Procedure type	Open procedure
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU
Total awarded value (EUR)	€10,977,257.00
Number of lots	16
Contract duration	24 Months
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	Yes
Evaluation criteria	Technical value (60%), Price (40%)
Location	Vedène, Vaucluse, France

Project Scope

The project covers the construction of a gendarmerie and 56 collective housing units across 16 specialist lots:

Lots and Winners

Lot	Description	Winner	Value (€)
1	V.R.D./Réseaux secs/Réseaux humides/Clôtures/Assainissement	ALIANS TP	1,465,024
2	Espaces verts (Green spaces)	DAUDET PAYSAGES	102,228
4	Fondations spéciales (Special foundations)	NGE FONDATIONS SPECIALES	327,682
5	Gros oeuvre (Structural shell)	SUD BATIMENT	3,799,937
6	Charpente Couverture (Roof framing)	JIMENEZ CHARPENTES	148,280
7	Etanchéité (Waterproofing)	DALLES DU MIDI	394,720
8	Menuiseries extérieures (External joinery)	ARBAN	461,393
9	Menuiseries intérieures (Internal joinery)	M.O.B.	407,100
10	Serrurerie Métallerie/Portes de garages (Metalwork/garage doors)	ADM METAL	651,745
11	Cloisons Doublages Faux-Plafonds (Partitions/drywall/false ceilings)	SOLELEC	552,891
12	Carrelages Faïences/Revêtements sols souples (Tiling/flooring)	HOTE CARRELAGE	760,616
13	Peinture Nettoyage (Painting/cleaning)	BY PEINTURE	268,110
14	Traitement de façades (Façade treatment)	FACADES CHAARANE	445,000
15	Electricité (Electrical)	SERTI	692,384
16	Chauffage Plomberie VMC (Heating/plumbing/ventilation)	AMD ENERGIES	719,605

About the Contracting Authority

GRAND DELTA HABITAT is a French social housing provider (Office Public de l'Habitat) based in Avignon. The organisation manages social housing and undertakes urban development projects across the Vaucluse and surrounding departments.

About the Winning Companies

Sixteen construction companies have been appointed across the 16 lots. The winners are predominantly SMEs from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Occitanie regions:

• ALIANS TP – Small company, Pierrelatte (Drôme)
• DAUDET PAYSAGES – Small company, Jonquières-Saint-Vincent (Gard)
• NGE FONDATIONS SPECIALES – Large company, Saint-Priest (Rhône)
• SUD BATIMENT – Small company, Avignon (Vaucluse)
• JIMENEZ CHARPENTES – Small company, Carpentras (Vaucluse)
• DALLES DU MIDI – Small company, Valergues (Hérault)
• ARBAN – Large company, Montréal-la-Cluse (Ain)
• M.O.B. – Small company, Orange (Vaucluse)
• ADM METAL – Small company, Chabeuil (Drôme)
• SOLELEC – Small company, Avignon (Vaucluse)
• HOTE CARRELAGE – Micro company, Pujaut (Gard)
• BY PEINTURE – Small company, Carpentras (Vaucluse)
• FACADES CHAARANE – Small company, Vauvert (Gard)
• SERTI – Small company, Sorgues (Vaucluse)
• AMD ENERGIES – Small company, Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue (Vaucluse)

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: An open procedure was used, allowing any interested economic operator to submit a tender.
• Competition: Strong competition with 5-16 bids per lot.
• Evaluation criteria: Technical value (60%) and Price (40%). The heavy weighting on technical value reflects the importance of quality, organisation, and safety in construction.
• SME participation: 13 of 16 winners are SMEs, demonstrating strong local participation.
• Regional focus: Most winners are based in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur or Occitanie.
• No subcontracting: No subcontracting was declared by any winner.

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
• No EU funds were used for this procurement.
• The procurement was not accelerated.
• No dynamic purchasing system was used.
• No framework agreement was used—this is a direct works contract.
• 5-16 bids per lot.
• All winners are French companies.
• No subcontracting was declared.
• Disputes or review requests fall to the Tribunal Judiciaire.
• Project: Gendarmerie + 56 housing units.

Market & Industry Perspective

The French construction market for public buildings and social housing is competitive, with a mix of large construction groups and regional SMEs. Projects like this often favour local contractors with knowledge of the area and established relationships.

Key trends in this market include:

• Regional focus: Local SMEs dominate regional projects
• Quality focus: Technical quality is highly valued
• SME participation: SMEs compete effectively
• Mixed-use development: Combining public facilities with housing
• Sustainability: Growing focus on environmental standards

Economic Significance

At €10.98 million, this contract represents a significant investment in Vedène's public infrastructure. The project will:

• Provide essential services: New gendarmerie for community safety
• Deliver social housing: 56 housing units
• Create employment: Jobs for construction workers
• Support local economy: Contracts awarded to regional SMEs

Future Procurement Opportunities

With the contract now awarded, future opportunities include:

• Maintenance contracts: Ongoing maintenance of the completed buildings
• Similar projects: Other gendarmerie and housing projects
• Grand Delta Habitat: Future social housing projects
• Other French regions: Similar projects in other departments

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, future opportunities exist for construction companies:

• Subcontracting: Suppliers may find subcontracting opportunities
• Similar projects: Other gendarmerie and housing projects
• Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance of the completed buildings
• Grand Delta Habitat: Future social housing projects

What Businesses Should Watch

• Grand Delta Habitat's future procurement notices
• Other French social housing providers' tenders
• Gendarmerie and public building projects
• Changes to French construction regulations
• Sustainability and environmental standards

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This construction contract is a significant public infrastructure project for Vedène. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €10.98 million across 16 lots
• SME success: 13 of 16 winners are SMEs
• Quality focus: Technical value weighting of 60%
• Regional focus: Most winners from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
• Comprehensive scope: 16 specialist lots

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical quality: Demonstrating quality and organisation (60% of evaluation)
• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 40%
• Regional presence: Being established in the region
• Specialist expertise: Bidding for specific lots

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate technical quality—60% of evaluation is quality-based
• Offer competitive pricing—price accounts for 40%
• Develop regional presence in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
• Build specialist expertise in specific construction trades
• Monitor Grand Delta Habitat for future social housing projects
• Consider SME status as an advantage

Key Takeaways

• Grand Delta Habitat awarded a €10.98 million construction contract for a gendarmerie and 56 housing units
• 16 lots awarded to 16 construction companies
• 13 of 16 winners are SMEs
• Evaluation: Technical value (60%), Price (40%)
• 5-16 bids per lot
• Duration: 24 months
• Location: Vedène, Vaucluse, France
• All winners are French companies

Conclusion

This construction contract represents a significant public infrastructure project for Vedène. By awarding 16 specialist lots to 16 construction companies—predominantly local SMEs—Grand Delta Habitat ensures the efficient delivery of a new gendarmerie and 56 social housing units.

The 60% technical value weighting reflects the importance of quality, organisation, and safety in construction. The strong SME participation demonstrates the accessibility of public procurement to smaller businesses in the region.

As social housing providers continue to invest in community infrastructure, similar opportunities will arise for construction companies with strong technical capabilities and regional presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Grand Delta Habitat?

Ans: A French social housing provider (Office Public de l'Habitat) based in Avignon, operating in the Vaucluse region.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: €10,977,257 across all 16 lots.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: 16 construction companies, predominantly SMEs from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Q: What is being built?

Ans: A gendarmerie and 56 collective housing units.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Technical value (60%) and Price (40%).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 24 months.

Q: How many lots are there?

Ans: 16 specialist lots.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

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

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 580425-2026, OJ S 161/2026, published 21 August 2026.