Région Ile de France has awarded a framework agreement for technical control services valued at up to €10M to APAVE Groupement and SOCOTEC Equipements

Région Ile de France, the regional authority for the Ile-de-France region, has awarded a framework agreement for mandatory technical control services for building equipment and installations (Contrôles Techniques Obligatoires des équipements et des installations bâtimentaires). The contract covers three lots with a maximum framework value of €10,000,000.00. Lot 3 was awarded to Groupement APAVE SA – APAVE Exploitation France – APAVE Infrastructures et construction at €490,400.00 and SOCOTEC Equipements at €547,422.00. The contract was awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Région Ile de France, a regional authority responsible for general public services, has conducted an open procedure for the procurement of mandatory technical control services for building equipment and installations. The framework is divided into three lots covering technical control services for regional high schools (lycées) and other regional buildings. The framework has a maximum value of €10,000,000.00. The contract runs for an initial 12 months with up to three 12-month renewals (maximum 48 months).

The procurement was conducted under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Lots 1 and 2 resulted in no winner being chosen and the competitions were closed. Lot 3 was awarded to two suppliers: Groupement APAVE SA – APAVE Exploitation France – APAVE Infrastructures et construction and SOCOTEC Equipements.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework ensures that Région Ile de France and its central purchasing body members have access to reliable mandatory technical control services for building equipment and installations across the Ile-de-France region.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Regional Infrastructure: Provides technical control services for high schools and regional buildings
• Significant Value: Up to €10,000,000.00 maximum framework value
• Long-Term Commitment: Up to 48 months (12 + 3 x 12-month renewals)
• Three Lots: High schools sector 1, high schools sector 2, and other regional buildings
• Balanced Evaluation: 60% price, 40% technical value
• Competition: 4 tenders received per lot
• Partial Award: Lot 3 awarded; Lots 1 and 2 closed without winner

Contract Timeline

• Contract concluded (Lot 3): 07 July 2026
• Date winner chosen (Lot 3): 12 June 2026
• Initial duration: 12 months
• Maximum renewals: 3 (12 months each)
• Maximum total duration: 48 months
• Notice published: 11 September 2026 (OJ S 176/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 10 September 2026

Contract Overview

Région Ile de France conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Three lots: LOT-0001, LOT-0002, LOT-0003
• Maximum framework value: €10,000,000.00
• Initial duration: 12 months
• Maximum renewals: 3 (12 months each)
• Maximum total duration: 48 months
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Price (60%) and Technical Value (40%)
• Winners (Lot 3): Groupement APAVE SA – APAVE Exploitation France – APAVE Infrastructures et construction; SOCOTEC Equipements
• Subcontracting: No
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 71356100 Technical control services
• Place of performance: Ile-de-France region (Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise)
• Procedure identifier: 5fad4976-f708-4012-9450-b1d88d154657
• Internal identifier: 2600110
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Paris
• Review deadline: See consultation documents

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – High Schools Sector 1

• Title: Contrôles Techniques Obligatoires des équipements et des installations bâtimentaires des lycées adhérents de la centrale d'achat régionale – Secteur 1A départements 77 et 93 – Secteur 1B départements 91 et 94
• Description: Technical control services for high schools in sectors 1A (Seine-et-Marne and Seine-Saint-Denis) and 1B (Essonne and Val-de-Marne)
• Estimated duration: 12 months
• Maximum renewals: 3
• Result: No winner was chosen and the competition is closed
• Tenders received: 4

Lot 2 – High Schools Sector 2

• Title: Contrôles Techniques Obligatoires des équipements et des installations bâtimentaires des lycées adhérents de la centrale d'achat régionale – Secteur 2A départements 75 et 95 – Secteur 2B départements 78 et 92
• Description: Technical control services for high schools in sectors 2A (Paris and Val-d'Oise) and 2B (Yvelines and Hauts-de-Seine)
• Estimated duration: 12 months
• Maximum renewals: 3
• Result: No winner was chosen and the competition is closed
• Tenders received: 4

Lot 3 – Other Regional Buildings

• Title: Contrôles Techniques Obligatoires des équipements et des installations bâtimentaires de la Région Ile-de-France autres que les EPLE et des adhérents de la centrale d'achat régionale – Secteur 3A – Secteur 3B
• Description: Technical control services for regional buildings other than high schools, in sectors 3A (Region-ordered services) and 3B (central purchasing body members, excluding high schools)
• Estimated duration: 12 months
• Maximum renewals: 3
• Winner (Rank 1): Groupement APAVE SA – APAVE Exploitation France – APAVE Infrastructures et construction
• Value of tender (Rank 1): €490,400.00
• Winner (Rank 2): SOCOTEC Equipements
• Value of tender (Rank 2): €547,422.00
• Tenders received: 4
• Contract concluded: 07 July 2026

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Max Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	High Schools Sector 1	—	No winner chosen	4
2	High Schools Sector 2	—	No winner chosen	4
3	Other Regional Buildings	490,400.00 / 547,422.00	APAVE Groupement / SOCOTEC Equipements	4
Total		10,000,000.00 (max)

Scope of Supply

The framework covers the following services:

• Technical Control Services: Mandatory technical control of building equipment and installations
• High Schools: Services for lycées adhering to the regional central purchasing body
• Other Regional Buildings: Services for Region Ile-de-France buildings other than high schools
• Central Purchasing Body Members: Services for members excluding high schools

Special Procurement Conditions

• Framework Agreement: Without reopening of competition
• Renewal: Framework agreement renewable annually 3 times for 12 months each
• No purchase obligation: The framework does not create a purchase obligation for the contracting authority
• Lots 1 and 2: No winner was chosen and the competitions were closed (reason: Other)
• Lot 3: Awarded to two suppliers ranked 1 and 2
• No subcontracting: No subcontracting declared

About the Contracting Authority

Région Ile de France is a regional authority responsible for general public services in the Ile-de-France region. The organisation acts as a central purchasing body awarding public contracts or concluding framework agreements for works, supplies, or services intended for other buyers.

• Legal type: Regional authority
• Activity: General public services
• Registration number: 23750007900312
• Location: Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France (NUTS: FR106)
• Contact: Pôle Affaires Financières, Juridiques et Patrimoniales
• Email: contact.consultations@iledefrance.fr
• Telephone: +33 153855385
• Internet address: https://www.iledefrance.fr/achats-publics

About the Winning Suppliers

Groupement APAVE SA – APAVE Exploitation France – APAVE Infrastructures et construction

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: 527573141
• Location: Courbevoie, France (NUTS: FR105)
• Role: Tenderer, Winner of LOT-0003 (Rank 1)
• Subcontracting: No

SOCOTEC Equipements

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: 834096695
• Location: Guyancourt, France (NUTS: FR103)
• Role: Tenderer, Winner of LOT-0003 (Rank 2)
• Subcontracting: No

Evaluation Criteria

All lots use the same evaluation criteria:

• Price (60%): Price assessed based on the estimated quantitative quote completed on the basis of BPU prices
• Technical Value (40%): Technical value assessed based on elements provided in the "technical memorandum" submitted with the offer

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 4 tenders received per lot
• Subcontracting: No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Strategic procurement: No strategic objectives specified
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Paris
• Call for competition terminated: Lots 1 and 2 closed without winner; Lot 3 awarded

Additional Procurement Facts

• The contract is covered by the WTO's Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
• No EU funds were used for this procurement
• The maximum framework value is €10,000,000.00
• The framework is divided into three lots
• Price (60%) and Technical Value (40%) are the evaluation criteria
• Four tenders were received per lot
• The winners are large enterprises
• No subcontracting was declared
• The contract runs for 12 months with up to 3 x 12-month renewals
• Lots 1 and 2 resulted in no winner
• Lot 3 awarded to APAVE Groupement and SOCOTEC Equipements

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public sector technical control services market features specialised providers. Mandatory technical control of building equipment and installations is essential for ensuring safety and compliance in public buildings, particularly high schools and regional administrative buildings.

Key trends in this market include:

• Balanced evaluation: 60% price, 40% technical value
• Large providers: Dominance of large technical control companies
• Regional frameworks: Multi-lot frameworks covering different geographic sectors
• Long-term frameworks: Up to 48 months with renewals
• Partial awards: Some lots may close without winner
• Central purchasing: Regional authorities acting as central purchasing bodies

Economic Significance

At up to €10,000,000.00, this framework represents a significant investment in technical control services for Région Ile de France and its central purchasing body members. The contract will:

• Support Regional Infrastructure: Provide technical control services for high schools and regional buildings
• Support Large Enterprises: APAVE and SOCOTEC are large technical control companies
• Provide Long-Term Stability: Up to 48-month framework
• Ensure Compliance: Mandatory technical control services for building safety
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Standardised technical control services

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the 48-month maximum duration
• Lots 1 and 2: Potential re-tender following closure without winner
• Related Services: Additional technical control and building compliance services
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with APAVE and SOCOTEC
• Other Regional Projects: Similar procurement opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for technical control service providers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for the next procurement cycle
• Lots 1 and 2: Potential re-tender opportunities
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with APAVE and SOCOTEC
• Related Services: Other technical control and building compliance services
• Other French Regions: Similar technical control procurements

What Businesses Should Watch

• Région Ile de France's future procurement notices
• Re-tender of Lots 1 and 2
• Other French regional technical control tenders
• Technical control services market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations

FranceTenders Procurement Intelligence

This technical control services framework is a notable example of French public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: Up to €10M over 48 months
• Balanced evaluation: 60% price, 40% technical value
• Large winners: APAVE Groupement and SOCOTEC Equipements
• Three lots: High schools sector 1, high schools sector 2, and other regional buildings
• Partial award: Lot 3 awarded; Lots 1 and 2 closed without winner
• Competition: 4 tenders per lot

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Competitive pricing: 60% price-based evaluation
• Technical quality: 40% technical value-based evaluation
• Public sector experience: Understanding of French regional requirements
• Scale capability: Ability to provide services across multiple departments
• Framework awareness: Understanding of framework agreements without reopening

Supplier Takeaways

• Offer competitive pricing – 60% of evaluation is price-based
• Ensure high technical value – 40% of evaluation is technical-based
• Develop public sector experience with French regional authorities
• Demonstrate scale capability for multi-department service coverage
• Monitor Région Ile de France and French regional procurement opportunities
• Prepare for potential re-tender of Lots 1 and 2

Key Takeaways

• Région Ile de France awarded a framework agreement for technical control services with a maximum value of €10,000,000.00
• Three lots: High schools sector 1, high schools sector 2, and other regional buildings
• Duration: 12 months + 3 x 12-month renewals (max 48 months)
• Evaluation: Price (60%) and Technical Value (40%)
• 4 tenders received per lot
• Lots 1 and 2: No winner chosen and competitions closed
• Lot 3: Awarded to Groupement APAVE (€490,400.00) and SOCOTEC Equipements (€547,422.00)
• Winners are large enterprises
• No subcontracting declared
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes

Conclusion

This technical control services framework ensures that Région Ile de France and its central purchasing body members have access to reliable mandatory technical control services for building equipment and installations. By awarding Lot 3 to Groupement APAVE and SOCOTEC Equipements, the Region secures reliable suppliers with the scale and capability to deliver technical control services across the Ile-de-France region.

The 60% price and 40% technical value evaluation reflects the balanced nature of technical control services procurement, where both cost and technical quality are important differentiators among qualified suppliers. The partial award of the framework, with Lots 1 and 2 closing without a winner, reflects the complexities of multi-lot public procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of competitive pricing, technical quality, public sector experience, and scale capability in winning French public sector technical control contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Région Ile de France?

Ans: A regional authority responsible for general public services in the Ile-de-France region, acting as a central purchasing body for public contracts.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Maximum framework value of €10,000,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Groupement APAVE SA – APAVE Exploitation France – APAVE Infrastructures et construction (Rank 1, €490,400.00) and SOCOTEC Equipements (Rank 2, €547,422.00) for Lot 3.

Q: What services are covered?

Ans: Mandatory technical control services for building equipment and installations.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

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

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: 12 months initial, with up to three 12-month renewals (maximum 48 months).

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: Four tenders per lot.

Q: Is this contract funded by the EU?

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

Q: What is the review body?

Ans: Tribunal administratif de Paris.

Q: What are the three lots?

Ans: Lot 1 – High schools sector 1; Lot 2 – High schools sector 2; Lot 3 – Other regional buildings.

Q: Were all lots awarded?

Ans: No, Lots 1 and 2 resulted in no winner being chosen and the competitions were closed. Lot 3 was awarded.

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: No subcontracting was declared.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 628712-2026, OJ S 176/2026, published 11 September 2026.

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