LOGISTIC Awards €59.5 Million Utility Metering Framework

LOGISTIC, the public procurement group for social housing organisations, has awarded a €59.5 million framework for utility metering and cost management services. The contract, divided into eight lots, has been awarded to COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA, PROXISERVE, and TECHEM, covering ultrasonic and volumetric meters across multiple French regions.

Introduction

Managing utility costs is a critical priority for social housing organisations. Accurate metering of water and heating consumption enables fair billing, encourages conservation, and helps control operating costs. To address this need, LOGISTIC has established a comprehensive framework for utility metering and cost management services.

The framework, valued at €59.5 million, covers the supply and installation of ultrasonic and volumetric meters for hot water, cold water, and heating, along with associated services. The contract is divided into eight lots covering different housing organisations and geographical areas. The winners are COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA, PROXISERVE, and TECHEM.

This procurement ensures that tenants in social housing across France benefit from accurate utility billing and cost management.

Why This Contract Matters

Accurate utility metering ensures that social housing tenants pay only for what they consume, promoting fairness and encouraging energy conservation. This framework modernises metering infrastructure across thousands of social housing units.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports fair billing: Accurate metering ensures tenants pay for actual consumption
• Encourages conservation: Individual metering promotes responsible energy and water use
• Covers multiple regions: Social housing across Île-de-France, Occitanie, and other regions
• Significant value: €59.5 million framework
• Long-term partnerships: Contracts up to 13 years and 9 months
• Quality-focused: Technical value weighted at 60%
• Multiple suppliers: Three specialist metering companies appointed

Contract Timeline

• Contract award notice published: 12 August 2026 (OJ S 154/2026)
• Contract concluded: 30 March 2026
• Coverage start date: 1 April 2026 (various)
• Coverage end date: 31 December 2036 – 31 December 2039 (various)

Contract Overview

LOGISTIC conducted an open procedure for this procurement. The framework covers the supply of metering instruments and associated services for social housing organisations.

Key features include:

• Eight lots: Covering different housing organisations and regions
• Total value: €59,504,000
• Duration: 10-13 years (up to 2039)
• Evaluation: Technical value (60%) and Price (40%)
• Equipment: Ultrasonic and volumetric meters
• Winners: COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA, PROXISERVE, TECHEM
• Buyer group: LOGIREP, TROIS MOULINS HABITAT (TMH), LOGIOUEST, SCALIS, RLF

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Coordinating buyer	LOGISTIC (on behalf of LOGIREP, TMH, LOGIOUEST, SCALIS, RLF)
Winning bidders	COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA, PROXISERVE, TECHEM
Contract subject	Utility metering instruments and services (CPV 38410000)
Procedure type	Open procedure
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU
Total awarded value (EUR)	€59,504,000.00
Number of lots	8
Contract duration	Up to 13 years and 9 months
Bids received	4 per lot
EU funding	None
Covered by GPA	Yes
Evaluation criteria	Technical value (60%), Price (40%)

Project Scope

The framework covers the supply and installation of utility metering instruments and associated services for social housing organisations across multiple French regions.

Lots and Winners

Lot	Organisation	Region/Departments	Meter Type	Duration	Winner	Value (€)
1	LOGIREP	93 (Seine-Saint-Denis)	Ultrasonic	13 years 9 months	COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA	4,746,480.75
2	LOGIREP	92-94 (Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne)	Ultrasonic	13 years 9 months	PROXISERVE	4,025,279.50
3	LOGIREP	78-91 (Yvelines, Essonne)	Ultrasonic	13 years 9 months	COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA	3,492,225.00
4	LOGIREP	75-95-27-76 (Paris, Val-d'Oise, Eure, Seine-Maritime)	Ultrasonic	13 years 9 months	PROXISERVE	3,077,802.75
5	TMH	Île-de-France, Occitanie	Volumetric	10 years 9 months	TECHEM	2,593,942.75
6	LOGIOUEST	Western France	Volumetric	10 years 9 months	COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA	567,046.38
7	SCALIS	Various	Ultrasonic	12 years	COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA	1,340,993.50
8	RLF	Gironde + other sites	Ultrasonic	13 years 9 months	TECHEM	3,267,931.12

About the Contracting Authority

LOGISTIC is a French public procurement group (body governed by public law) that coordinates procurement for social housing organisations. Based in Suresnes, LOGISTIC acts on behalf of its member organisations including LOGIREP, TROIS MOULINS HABITAT (TMH), LOGIOUEST, SCALIS, and RLF. The group leverages collective buying power to secure cost-effective contracts for utility metering and related services.

Participating Organisations

• LOGIREP: Social housing organisation in Île-de-France
• TROIS MOULINS HABITAT (TMH): Social housing in Île-de-France and Occitanie
• LOGIOUEST: Social housing in Western France
• SCALIS: Social housing organisation
• RLF: Social housing in Gironde and other regions

About the Winning Companies

COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA (Lots 1, 3, 6, 7)

COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA is a large French company specialising in metering and submetering services for the property and social housing sectors. Based in Massy (Essonne), the company provides ultrasonic and volumetric meters, along with installation, maintenance, and billing services. The company won four lots with a combined value of approximately €10.1 million.

PROXISERVE (Lots 2 and 4)

PROXISERVE is a large French company based in Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis), specialising in metering and energy management services for social housing. The company won two lots with a combined value of approximately €7.1 million.

TECHEM (Lots 5 and 8)

TECHEM is a small French company based in Chatenay-Malabry (Hauts-de-Seine), specialising in metering and utility management services. As an SME, TECHEM successfully competed against larger companies, winning two lots with a combined value of approximately €5.8 million.

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: An open procedure was used, allowing any interested economic operator to submit a tender.
• Competition: Four bids were received for each lot, representing healthy competition in the metering services market.
• Evaluation criteria: Technical value (60%) and Price (40%). The heavy weighting on technical value reflects the importance of equipment quality, accuracy, and reliability.
• Split awards: The eight lots were awarded to three different suppliers, with COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA winning four lots, PROXISERVE winning two, and TECHEM winning two.
• SME participation: TECHEM, an SME, won two lots, demonstrating the accessibility of the procurement to smaller firms.
• Long duration: Contracts up to 13 years and 9 months provide long-term stability for both buyers and suppliers.

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 supply and services contract.
• Four bids were received per lot, all electronically.
• Winners include both large companies and an SME.
• No subcontracting has been declared by any winner (not yet known).
• Disputes or review requests fall to the Tribunal judiciaire de Nanterre.
• The contract includes both ultrasonic and volumetric meters.

Market & Industry Perspective

The French metering and submetering market for social housing is specialised, with a mix of large companies and smaller specialist firms. Key players include ISTA (a subsidiary of the global ISTA group), PROXISERVE, and TECHEM.

Key trends in this market include:

• Technology transition: Shift from volumetric to ultrasonic meters for greater accuracy
• Remote reading: Increasing adoption of smart metering and remote data collection
• Energy efficiency: Growing focus on consumption monitoring and conservation
• Long-term contracts: Social housing organisations prefer long-term partnerships
• SME participation: Specialist SMEs can compete effectively

Economic Significance

At €59.5 million, this framework represents a significant investment in utility metering for French social housing. The contract will:

• Modernise metering: Install advanced ultrasonic and volumetric meters
• Ensure fair billing: Accurate measurement for individual consumption
• Encourage conservation: Promote responsible energy and water use
• Support social housing: Benefit thousands of tenants across France
• SME growth: Support a small company (TECHEM)

Future Procurement Opportunities

With the framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Contract execution: Installation and maintenance of meters
• Technology upgrades: Potential for smart meter upgrades
• Re-tender: The framework will be re-tendered after 10-13 years
• Other social housing groups: Similar frameworks for other social housing organisations

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this framework is awarded, future opportunities exist for metering companies:

• Subcontracting: Suppliers may find subcontracting opportunities
• Other social housing groups: Similar frameworks for other organisations
• Technology partners: Smart metering and IoT solutions
• Maintenance services: Ongoing maintenance of installed meters

What Businesses Should Watch

• Other social housing procurement groups' metering tenders
• Emerging smart metering technologies
• Changes to French utility and housing regulations
• EU energy efficiency directives
• IoT and remote reading technologies

FranceTender Procurement Intelligence

This metering framework is a significant procurement for French social housing. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €59.5 million across eight lots covering multiple regions
• Quality focus: Technical value weighted at 60%, reflecting the importance of equipment accuracy and reliability
• Long-term commitment: Up to 13 years and 9 months
• SME participation: TECHEM, an SME, won two lots
• Technology mix: Both ultrasonic and volumetric meters

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical quality: Demonstrating equipment accuracy and reliability (60% of evaluation)
• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 40% of evaluation
• Long-term capability: Ability to deliver over 10-13 years
• Regional coverage: Ability to serve multiple regions
• SME credentials: SMEs can compete effectively

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate technical quality—60% of evaluation is quality-based
• Offer competitive pricing—price accounts for 40%
• Show ability to deliver long-term contracts (10-13 years)
• Develop regional coverage across multiple French departments
• Invest in ultrasonic and smart metering technologies
• Monitor other social housing procurement groups for similar opportunities

Key Takeaways

• LOGISTIC awarded a €59.5 million metering framework
• 8 lots covering LOGIREP, TMH, LOGIOUEST, SCALIS, RLF
• Winners: COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA (4 lots), PROXISERVE (2 lots), TECHEM (2 lots)
• Evaluation: Technical value (60%), Price (40%)
• 4 bids per lot
• Duration: Up to 13 years and 9 months
• Equipment: Ultrasonic and volumetric meters
• No EU funding used

Conclusion

This metering framework represents a significant investment in utility management for French social housing. By awarding eight lots to three specialist suppliers, LOGISTIC has ensured that thousands of social housing tenants across multiple regions benefit from accurate, reliable utility metering.

The 60% weighting on technical value reflects the importance of equipment accuracy, reliability, and quality. The inclusion of both ultrasonic and volumetric meters provides flexibility for different housing types and requirements.

The long-term duration (up to 13 years) provides stability for both the housing organisations and the suppliers, enabling strategic planning and technology investment. As French social housing continues to modernise, this framework will support fair billing, energy conservation, and cost management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is LOGISTIC?

Ans: A French public procurement group that coordinates procurement for social housing organisations including LOGIREP, TMH, LOGIOUEST, SCALIS, and RLF.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: €59,504,000 across all eight lots.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: COMPTAGE IMMOBILIER SERVICES ISTA (4 lots), PROXISERVE (2 lots), and TECHEM (2 lots).

Q: What equipment is covered?

Ans: Ultrasonic and volumetric meters for hot water, cold water, and heating.

Q: What regions are covered?

Ans: Île-de-France (Paris region), Occitanie, Western France, and Gironde.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

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

Q: How long are the contracts?

Ans: Up to 13 years and 9 months (depending on the lot).

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 559440-2026, OJ S 154/2026, published 12 August 2026.