Grand Paris Seine & Oise Awards €8M Urban Planning Framework Contracts to Multiple Winners

CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise has awarded a series of framework contracts for urban planning and infrastructure design services totalling up to €8 million. The procurement is divided into three lots: Lot 1 (multi-supplier framework for road and infrastructure development), Lot 2 (single-supplier framework for aerial network burial – West Sector), and Lot 3 (single-supplier framework for aerial network burial – East Sector). A total of 16 winners were selected across the lots.

Introduction

CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise, a public-law body responsible for urban planning and development in the western Paris metropolitan area, has conducted an open procedure for framework contracts covering design and project management services for infrastructure works, road development, and diverse networks.

The procurement is divided into three lots: Lot 1 covers road and infrastructure development and public space requalification (multi-supplier framework with up to 4 operators), Lot 2 covers aerial network burial in the West Sector (single-supplier framework), and Lot 3 covers aerial network burial in the East Sector (single-supplier framework).

The contracts have a total maximum value of €8,023,975 across all lots. The contracts run for a fixed period of four years from notification. The contracting authority received 16 tenders for Lot 1 and 7 tenders for each of Lots 2 and 3.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures that the Grand Paris Seine & Oise region has access to high-quality urban planning and infrastructure design services for the next four years, supporting sustainable urban development.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports urban development: Road infrastructure and public space requalification
• Significant value: Up to €8,023,975 across three lots
• Long-term commitment: Four-year framework agreements
• Multi-supplier flexibility: Lot 1 with up to 4 operators
• Specialised services: Aerial network burial in two sectors
• Strong competition: 16 tenders for Lot 1, 7 for each of Lots 2 and 3
• Quality focus: Quality accounts for 60% of evaluation

Contract Timeline

• Previous notice: 245988-2026
• Award date: 8 July 2026
• Contract signature: 10 August 2026
• Contract conclusion: 8 July 2026
• Contract duration: 4 years (fixed term from notification)
• Notice published: 25 August 2026 (OJ S 163/2026)

Contract Overview

CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Three lots: Road infrastructure (Lot 1), Network burial West (Lot 2), Network burial East (Lot 3)
• Total maximum value: €8,023,975.00
• Lot 1 maximum: €2,000,000 (multi-supplier, up to 4 operators)
• Lot 2 maximum: €600,000 (single-supplier)
• Lot 3 maximum: €600,000 (single-supplier)
• Duration: 4 years (fixed term)
• Execution: Purchase orders and subsequent contracts
• No minimum amount: All lots have no minimum commitment
• Evaluation: Quality (60%), Price (40%)
• No EU funding

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authority	CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise
Contract title	Accord-cadre pour des missions de maîtrise d'oeuvre en matière de travaux d'infrastructures et d'aménagement en voirie et réseaux divers
Main CPV	71400000 Urban planning and landscape architectural services
Procedure type	Open procedure (standard regime)
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU
Total maximum value (EUR)	€8,023,975.00
Number of lots	3
Contract duration	4 years (fixed term from notification)
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	Yes
Evaluation criteria	Quality (60%), Price (40%)
Location	Grand Paris Seine & Oise region, France
Review body	Tribunal administratif de Versailles

Lot 1 – Road Infrastructure and Public Space Requalification

Lot 1: Aménagement de voirie et d'infrastructures et requalification des Espaces Publics

• Type: Multi-supplier mixed framework agreement executed via purchase orders and subsequent contracts
• Maximum operators: Up to 4 economic operators
• Maximum value: €2,000,000
• Minimum value: No minimum
• Execution for works ≤€500,000: Purchase orders awarded in rotation, by operation
• Execution for works >€500,000: Subsequent contracts (fixed-price, lump-sum contracts)
• Winners (4): TRANS.TECHNOLOGIE CONSULT KARLSRUHE TTK, ETUDES DE STRUCTURES ET D EQUIPEMENTS, CABINET D'ETUDES MARC MERLIN, ERA Ingéneurs Conseil
• Number of tenders: 16

Lot 1 Winners

Winner	Location	Tender Value (€)
TRANS.TECHNOLOGIE CONSULT KARLSRUHE TTK	Lyon	4,764,780
ETUDES DE STRUCTURES ET D EQUIPEMENTS	Lognes	5,002,015
CABINET D'ETUDES MARC MERLIN	Versailles	6,178,500
ERA Ingéneurs Conseil	Montrouge	4,470,000

Lot 2 – Aerial Network Burial – West Sector

Lot 2: Enfouissement des réseaux aériens - Secteur Ouest

• Type: Single-supplier framework agreement executed via purchase orders
• Maximum value: €600,000
• Minimum value: No minimum
• Winner: BUREAU D'ETUDES STUR
• Winner value: €1,107,250
• Number of tenders: 7

Lot 3 – Aerial Network Burial – East Sector

Lot 3: Enfouissement des réseaux aériens - Secteur Est

• Type: Single-supplier framework agreement executed via purchase orders
• Maximum value: €600,000
• Minimum value: No minimum
• Winner: ATEVE INGERNIERIE
• Winner value: €1,190,275
• Number of tenders: 7

Evaluation Criteria

All three lots use the same evaluation criteria with the following weightings:

Quality (60%) – Three Sub-Criteria

• Quality of the team (30%): Assessment of the team assigned to execute the services, including adequacy of personnel organisation and competencies (composition of the dedicated team, CVs, and organisation presentation)
• Quality of similar deliverables (20%): Models and examples of plans, estimates, tracking tools, etc.
• Quality of methodology and planning (10%): Proposed methodology and indicative planning for service delivery

Price (40%)

• Price criterion (40%): Overall cost of the services

About the Contracting Authority

CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise is a public establishment for intercommunal cooperation (Établissement Public de Coopération Intercommunale) serving the western Paris metropolitan area. The authority is responsible for urban planning, development, and infrastructure projects across the region.

About the Winners

Lot 1 Winners

• TRANS.TECHNOLOGIE CONSULT KARLSRUHE TTK: Large French engineering consultancy based in Lyon, specialising in infrastructure and technology consulting.
• ETUDES DE STRUCTURES ET D EQUIPEMENTS (ESE): Large French engineering firm based in Lognes, specialising in structures and equipment studies.
• CABINET D'ETUDES MARC MERLIN: Large French engineering consultancy based in Versailles, specialising in urban planning and infrastructure.
• ERA Ingéneurs Conseil: Large French engineering consultancy based in Montrouge, specialising in infrastructure and urban development.

Lot 2 Winner

• BUREAU D'ETUDES STUR: Large French engineering firm based in Acquigny (Eure), specialising in infrastructure and urban studies.

Lot 3 Winner

• ATEVE INGERNIERIE: Large French engineering firm based in Paris, specialising in infrastructure and urban planning.

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.
• Competition: Strong competition across all lots – 16 tenders for Lot 1, 7 for Lot 2, and 7 for Lot 3.
• Quality focus: Quality accounts for 60% of evaluation across all lots.
• Multi-supplier framework: Lot 1 allows up to 4 operators, providing flexibility for the contracting authority.
• No EU funding: The procurement is not financed with EU funds.
• No framework agreement with reopening: The framework is with reopening of competition for subsequent contracts.
• No dynamic purchasing system used.
• Accelerated procedure: No.
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Versailles.

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contracts are covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
• No EU funds were used for this procurement.
• The framework agreements have no minimum commitment.
• Lot 1 is a mixed framework (purchase orders and subsequent contracts).
• Lots 2 and 3 are single-supplier frameworks executed via purchase orders.
• The total maximum value across all lots is €8,023,975.
• All winners are large French companies.
• The contract duration is a fixed 4-year term.
• All winners are of French nationality.

Market & Industry Perspective

The French urban planning and infrastructure design market is characterised by strong competition among engineering consultancies, with many large firms competing for public sector framework contracts. The Grand Paris region, in particular, offers significant opportunities for urban development projects.

Key trends in this market include:

• Urban regeneration: Increasing focus on public space requalification
• Network burial: Growing demand for aerial network burial projects
• Quality focus: Strong weighting on team quality and methodology
• Framework agreements: Long-term contracts providing stability for both parties
• Multi-supplier frameworks: Flexibility through multiple operators

Economic Significance

At up to €8 million across three lots, this procurement represents a significant investment in urban planning and infrastructure for the Grand Paris Seine & Oise region. The contracts will:

• Support urban development: Road infrastructure and public space improvements
• Enable network burial: Removal of aerial networks in West and East sectors
• Create employment: Work for engineering consultancies
• Support quality design: Strong emphasis on team quality and methodology
• Provide long-term stability: 4-year framework agreements

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these frameworks now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the 4-year contract period
• Additional sectors: Other geographical sectors for network burial
• Related services: Additional urban planning and infrastructure services
• Other public authorities: Similar procurements in the Grand Paris region

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for engineering consultancies:

• Subcontracting: Winners may seek subcontractors for specialist services
• Re-tender: Prepare for the next procurement cycle
• Other sectors: Similar opportunities in other Grand Paris authorities
• Related services: Additional urban planning and infrastructure tenders

What Businesses Should Watch

• CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise's future procurement notices
• Other Grand Paris public authority tenders
• French urban planning and infrastructure market trends
• Aerial network burial project opportunities
• Changes to French public procurement regulations

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This urban planning framework procurement is a notable example of French public sector infrastructure design procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: Up to €8 million across three lots
• Multi-supplier flexibility: Lot 1 with up to 4 operators
• Competition: Strong participation (16 tenders for Lot 1)
• Quality focus: 60% weighting on quality
• Specialisation: Separate lots for road infrastructure and network burial
• Geographic focus: West and East sectors for network burial

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Team quality: Strong team composition and competencies (30% weighting)
• Deliverable quality: Quality of plans, estimates, and tracking tools (20% weighting)
• Methodology: Clear methodology and planning (10% weighting)
• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 40%
• Specialisation: Ability to serve specific geographical sectors

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate strong team quality and competencies – 30% weighting
• Provide high-quality deliverables – 20% weighting
• Show clear methodology and planning – 10% weighting
• Offer competitive pricing – 40% weighting
• Consider specialisation in specific geographical sectors
• Monitor Grand Paris public authority procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise awarded €8M in urban planning framework contracts
• Three lots: Road infrastructure (Lot 1), Network burial West (Lot 2), Network burial East (Lot 3)
• Lot 1: Multi-supplier with 4 winners (up to 4 operators)
• Lots 2 and 3: Single-supplier frameworks
• Duration: 4 years (fixed term)
• Evaluation: Quality (60%), Price (40%)
• Total tenders: 16 (Lot 1), 7 (Lot 2), 7 (Lot 3)
• All winners are large French companies

Conclusion

This urban planning and infrastructure framework procurement represents a significant investment in the Grand Paris Seine & Oise region. By dividing the procurement into three lots, the contracting authority has ensured specialised expertise for different types of projects: road infrastructure and public space requalification (Lot 1), and aerial network burial in two separate geographical sectors (Lots 2 and 3).

The 60% weighting on quality—including team quality, deliverable quality, and methodology—reflects the importance of technical expertise in urban planning and infrastructure design. The strong competition (16 tenders for Lot 1, 7 for each of Lots 2 and 3) demonstrates the attractiveness of these contracts to French engineering consultancies.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of team quality, deliverable quality, clear methodology, and competitive pricing in winning public sector engineering contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is CU Grand Paris Seine & Oise?

Ans: A public establishment for intercommunal cooperation responsible for urban planning and development in the western Paris metropolitan area.

Q: What is the total value of the procurement?

Ans: Up to €8,023,975 across all three lots.

Q: How many lots are there?

Ans: Three lots: Lot 1 (Road infrastructure), Lot 2 (Network burial West), Lot 3 (Network burial East).

Q: Who won Lot 1?

Ans: TRANS.TECHNOLOGIE CONSULT KARLSRUHE TTK, ETUDES DE STRUCTURES ET D EQUIPEMENTS, CABINET D'ETUDES MARC MERLIN, and ERA Ingéneurs Conseil.

Q: Who won Lot 2?

Ans: BUREAU D'ETUDES STUR.

Q: Who won Lot 3?

Ans: ATEVE INGERNIERIE.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Quality (60%) – Team (30%), Deliverables (20%), Methodology (10%) – and Price (40%).

Q: How long are the contracts?

Ans: 4 years (fixed term from notification).

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 16 for Lot 1, 7 for Lot 2, and 7 for Lot 3.

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 586776-2026, OJ S 163/2026, published 25 August 2026.