Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region Awards €12.3M Technical Assistance Framework to Multiple Winners

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region has awarded a series of framework agreements for technical assistance (AT) services for real estate asset management works. The procurement is divided into 24 lots across four geographical sectors. Winners include INGEMETRIE, TECHNOV, INGBAT, AGENCE CONSEIL PACA, MADONE, CINFORA, SOL.A.I.R, ENERGIS ENGINEERING, and PROJEX. The total maximum value is €12,285,506. Three lots received no winners and were closed.

Introduction

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region (Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), a French local authority, has conducted an open procedure for the procurement of technical assistance (AT) services for real estate asset management works. The framework covers technical diagnostics, studies, specifications, and work supervision for maintenance, upkeep, major repairs, and specific operations on regional sites.

The procurement is divided into 24 lots across four geographical sectors: Nord (North), Est (East), Centre (Centre), and Ouest (West). Each sector is further divided into sub-lots (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). The total maximum value is €12,285,506.

Multiple winners were selected across the lots, including INGEMETRIE, TECHNOV, INGBAT, AGENCE CONSEIL PACA, MADONE, CINFORA, SOL.A.I.R, ENERGIS ENGINEERING, and PROJEX. Three lots (Nord A1, Nord B1, and Nord B2) received no winners and were closed.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures that the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region has access to specialist technical advisory services for the maintenance and management of its real estate assets.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports regional asset management: Provides technical advice for real estate maintenance
• Significant value: €12,285,506 across 24 lots
• Comprehensive coverage: Four geographical sectors
• Multi-supplier: Nine winners selected across lots
• Quality focus: 60% technical value weighting
• Strong competition: 3-8 tenders per lot
• EU funded: Fully or partially financed with EU funds

Contract Timeline

• Previous notice: 156155-2026
• Contracts concluded: August – September 2026
• Contract duration: Framework agreement (duration not specified)
• Maximum renewals: 3
• Notice published: 8 September 2026 (OJ S 173/2026)

Contract Overview

The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• 24 lots: Four geographical sectors with six sub-lots each (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
• Total maximum value: €12,285,506.00
• Framework type: Single-supplier per lot, without reopening of competition
• Execution: Purchase orders
• Evaluation: Technical Value (60%), Price (40%)
• Winners: Nine companies across 21 lots
• Subcontracting: Some winners declared subcontracting
• EU funding: Fully or partially financed with EU funds

Key Contract Details

Detail	Information
Contracting authority	Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Contract title	Missions d'Assistance Technique (AT) pour les travaux de gestion du patrimoine immobilier de la Région (24 lots)
Main CPV	71240000 Architectural, engineering and planning services
Additional CPVs	71315210, 71318000
Procedure type	Open procedure (standard regime)
Legal basis	EU Directive 2014/24/EU
Total maximum value (EUR)	€12,285,506.00
Number of lots	24
EU funding	Fully or partially financed with EU funds
Covered by GPA	Yes
Evaluation criteria	Technical Value (60%), Price (40%)
Location	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France (NUTS: FRL04, FRL03)
Review body	Tribunal administratif de Marseille
Mediation	Comité consultatif Inter-régional de Règlement Amiable des Litiges (CCIRAL)

Lot Structure and Winners

Lot	Sector	Title	Winner	Value (€)	Tenders	Subcontracting
1	Nord	Nord A1	No winner (closed)	–	6	–
2	Nord	Nord A2	INGEMETRIE	395,730	6	Yes
3	Nord	Nord B1	No winner (closed)	–	8	–
4	Nord	Nord B2	TECHNOV	450,850	6	No
5	Nord	Nord C1	INGBAT	469,575	6	Yes
6	Nord	Nord C2	INGBAT	469,575	5	Yes
7	Est	Est A1	AGENCE CONSEIL PACA	370,180	3	No
8	Est	Est A2	AGENCE CONSEIL PACA	370,180	3	No
9	Est	Est B1	MADONE	439,517	3	No
10	Est	Est B2	MADONE	439,517	3	No
11	Est	Est C1	CINFORA	522,850	3	No
12	Est	Est C2	CINFORA	522,850	4	No
13	Ouest	Ouest A1	TECHNOV	356,640	6	No
14	Ouest	Ouest A2	SOL.A.I.R	356,640	7	Yes
15	Ouest	Ouest B1	TECHNOV	469,575	4	No
16	Ouest	Ouest B2	SOL.A.I.R	469,575	7	Yes
17	Ouest	Ouest C1	ENERGIS ENGINEERING	429,025	4	No
18	Ouest	Ouest C2	INGEMETRIE	450,950	4	No
19	Centre	Centre A1	PROJEX	414,120	5	No
20	Centre	Centre A2	PROJEX	406,317	5	No
21	Centre	Centre B1	INGBAT	414,120	5	No
22	Centre	Centre B2	INGBAT	421,267	3	No
23	Centre	Centre C1	ENERGIS ENGINEERING	576,717	3	No
24	Centre	Centre C2	INGEMETRIE	472,500	3	No

Winners Summary

Supplier	Lots Won	Sector	Subcontracting
INGEMETRIE	2, 18, 24	Nord, Ouest, Centre	Yes (Lot 2)
TECHNOV	4, 13, 15	Nord, Ouest	No
INGBAT	5, 6, 21, 22	Nord, Centre	Yes (Lots 5, 6)
AGENCE CONSEIL PACA	7, 8	Est	No
MADONE	9, 10	Est	No
CINFORA	11, 12	Est	No
SOL.A.I.R	14, 16	Ouest	Yes
ENERGIS ENGINEERING	17, 23	Ouest, Centre	No
PROJEX	19, 20	Centre	No

About the Contracting Authority

Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is the regional authority for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. The region is responsible for economic development, transport, education, and real estate asset management.

About the Winners

All winners are large French engineering and consultancy firms:

• INGEMETRIE: Engineering and surveying consultancy based in La Roque d'Anthéron
• TECHNOV: Technical engineering consultancy based in Marseille
• INGBAT: Building engineering consultancy based in Le Tholonet
• AGENCE CONSEIL PACA: Consulting agency based in Gemenos
• MADONE: Engineering consultancy based in Nice
• CINFORA: Engineering and consulting based in Nice
• SOL.A.I.R: Engineering consultancy based in Aix-en-Provence
• ENERGIS ENGINEERING: Energy and engineering consultancy based in Marseille
• PROJEX: Project management consultancy (national presence)

Evaluation Criteria

All lots use the same evaluation criteria:

• Technical Value (60%): Quality of the proposed technical solution
• Price (40%): Overall cost of the services

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.
• Competition: 3-8 tenders per lot.
• SME participation: All winners are large enterprises.
• Subcontracting: Some winners declared subcontracting (INGEMETRIE Lot 2, INGBAT Lots 5 and 6, SOL.A.I.R Lots 14 and 16).
• EU funding: Fully or partially financed with EU funds.
• No framework agreement with reopening: The framework is without reopening of competition.
• No dynamic purchasing system used.
• Accelerated procedure: No.
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Marseille.
• Mediation organisation: CCIRAL.

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).
• The procurement is fully or partially financed with EU funds.
• The framework has a total maximum value of €12,285,506.
• 24 lots across four geographical sectors.
• Technical Value is weighted at 60%.
• Price is weighted at 40%.
• Nine winners were selected across 21 lots.
• Three lots received no winners (Nord A1, Nord B1, Nord B2).
• 3-8 tenders per lot.
• All winners are large French enterprises.
• Some subcontracting was declared.
• Maximum renewals: 3.

Market & Industry Perspective

The French regional technical assistance market is competitive, with both large engineering consultancies and smaller specialist firms competing for public sector contracts. The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, as one of France's largest regions, conducts significant procurement for real estate asset management services.

Key trends in this market include:

• Regional procurement: Large-scale framework agreements
• Quality focus: 60% weighting on technical value
• Geographic sectors: Lots divided by region
• EU funding: Increasing use of EU funds
• Large suppliers: Large engineering firms dominate

Economic Significance

At €12.3 million, this framework represents a significant investment in technical assistance for regional real estate asset management. The contracts will:

• Support regional asset management: Provide technical advice for maintenance
• Support large enterprises: All winners are large companies
• Enable EU funding: Fully or partially EU financed
• Provide regional coverage: Four geographical sectors
• Ensure quality: 60% technical value weighting

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these frameworks now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the framework period
• Related services: Additional technical assistance services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Other French regions: Similar technical assistance frameworks

Opportunities for Suppliers

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

• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with the winners
• Re-tender: Prepare for the next procurement cycle
• Other French regions: Similar technical assistance tenders
• Specialist services: Niche engineering services

What Businesses Should Watch

• Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region's future procurement notices
• Other French regional technical assistance tenders
• Engineering and consultancy market trends
• EU funding opportunities
• Changes to French procurement regulations

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This technical assistance framework is a notable example of French regional procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €12.3M across 24 lots
• Competition: 3-8 tenders per lot
• Quality focus: 60% weighting on technical value
• Geographic: Four sectors with sub-lots
• EU funded: Fully or partially EU financed
• Multi-winner: Nine winners across 21 lots

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical quality: Technical Value accounts for 60%
• Competitive pricing: Price accounts for 40%
• Regional presence: Ability to serve specific geographic sectors
• EU funding: Understanding of EU funding requirements
• Capacity: Ability to handle multiple lots

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate high technical quality – 60% of evaluation
• Offer competitive pricing – 40% weighting
• Develop regional presence in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
• Understand EU funding requirements
• Monitor French regional procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region awarded a €12.3M technical assistance framework
• 24 lots across four geographical sectors
• Winners: INGEMETRIE, TECHNOV, INGBAT, AGENCE CONSEIL PACA, MADONE, CINFORA, SOL.A.I.R, ENERGIS ENGINEERING, PROJEX
• 3 lots closed with no winners (Nord A1, Nord B1, Nord B2)
• Evaluation: Technical (60%), Price (40%)
• 3-8 tenders per lot
• All winners are large French enterprises
• EU funded (fully or partially)

Conclusion

This technical assistance framework ensures that the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region has access to specialist engineering and consultancy services for the maintenance and management of its real estate assets. By awarding contracts across 24 lots to nine suppliers, the Region secures specialised expertise across four geographical sectors.

The 60% weighting on technical value reflects the importance of engineering expertise in real estate asset management, while the 40% weighting on price ensures cost-effectiveness. The strong competition (3-8 tenders per lot) demonstrates the attractiveness of these contracts to the French engineering consultancy market.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region?

Ans: The regional authority for southeastern France, responsible for economic development, transport, education, and real estate asset management.

Q: What is the total value of the framework?

Ans: €12,285,506 across 24 lots.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: INGEMETRIE, TECHNOV, INGBAT, AGENCE CONSEIL PACA, MADONE, CINFORA, SOL.A.I.R, ENERGIS ENGINEERING, and PROJEX.

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Technical assistance for real estate asset management, including diagnostics, studies, specifications, and work supervision.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

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

Q: How many lots are there?

Ans: 24 lots across four geographical sectors.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 3-8 tenders per lot.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

Ans: Yes, fully or partially financed with EU funds.

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Tribunal administratif de Marseille.

Q: Which lots received no winners?

Ans: Nord A1 (Lot 1), Nord B1 (Lot 3), and Nord B2 (Lot 4).

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 617677-2026, OJ S 173/2026, published 8 September 2026.

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