UGAP Awards €19.85M Utility Vehicles Framework Agreements

Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics (UGAP), a public undertaking controlled by a central government authority operating in general public services, has awarded framework agreements for light utility vehicles and derived versions, options, equipment and additional fittings and execution of ancillary services (Véhicules utilitaires légers et versions dérivées, options, équipements et aménagements complémentaires et exécution de prestations annexes). The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €19,850,000.00, covering utility vehicles, with an estimated value excluding VAT of €19,850,000.00. The contracts were awarded following an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Introduction

Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics (UGAP), a public undertaking controlled by a central government authority operating in general public services, has conducted an open procedure for light utility vehicles and derived versions, options, equipment and additional fittings and execution of ancillary services. The market mentioned in this notice is a framework agreement to be executed by purchase orders.

The amounts indicated in the award section correspond to the estimated amounts in euros excluding VAT of the lot over the total duration of the contract, including renewals. The maximum amount of lot 01 is €72,250,000 excluding VAT. The maximum amount of lot 02 is €27,000,000 excluding VAT. The date mentioned in the award section of this notice means the date of signature of the commitment document.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Strategic procurement objectives were specified: approach to reducing environmental impacts – Other. The evaluation criteria for LOT-0001 are quality of service (20%), technical value (15%), cost of use (10%), environmental protection performance (10%), and price (45%). The evaluation criteria for LOT-0002 are quality of service (15%), technical value (10%), cost of use (10%), environmental protection performance (10%), and price (55%). Three tenders were received for LOT-0001 and one tender for LOT-0002. Winners were appointed: RENAULT TRUCKS (Rank 1) and STELLANTIS (Rank 2, co-contractors: Automobiles PEUGEOT, Automobiles CITROEN) for LOT-0001, and JARDINS LOISIRS 77 for LOT-0002. Subcontracting is not yet known. The contracts were concluded on 20/07/2026. The maximum value of the framework agreements in this notice is €19,850,000.00.

Why This Contract Matters

This contract ensures the supply of light utility vehicles and derived versions, options, equipment and additional fittings for public sector organisations through UGAP, supporting public service operations.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Public Sector Fleets: Provides light utility vehicles and derived versions for public sector organisations
• Significant Value: €19,850,000.00 maximum framework value (lot 01 maximum €72,250,000; lot 02 maximum €27,000,000)
• Medium-Term Commitment: Maximum 4 renewals, with renewal terms specified in the consultation documents
• Comprehensive Scope: Utility vehicles, options, equipment and additional fittings, and execution of ancillary services
• Balanced Evaluation: Quality (55% for LOT-0001; 45% for LOT-0002) and Price (45% for LOT-0001; 55% for LOT-0002)
• Competition: 3 tenders received for LOT-0001; 1 tender for LOT-0002
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

Contract Timeline

• Contract concluded: 20/07/2026
• Renewals: Maximum 4 renewals
• Notice published: 07 October 2026 (OJ S 194/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 05 October 2026

Contract Overview

Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics conducted an open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

Key features include:

• Two lots: LOT-0001 and LOT-0002
• Maximum value: €19,850,000.00
• Duration: Framework agreement with maximum 4 renewals
• Framework type: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Quality and Price
• Winners: RENAULT TRUCKS, STELLANTIS, JARDINS LOISIRS 77
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Strategic procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts – Other

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 34144700 Utility vehicles
• Additional classification: 34144700 Utility vehicles
• Place of performance: France
• Procedure identifier: 46a82756-4497-4ce8-90c5-6e7ab46bc089
• Internal identifier: 26U049
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Melun

Lot Structure

Lot 1 – Utility Vehicle Van Cab Floor "Greater than 3.5 T" and "Less than or Equal to 5 T"

• Title: Véhicule utilitaire Fourgon plancher cabine « supérieur à 3,5 T » et « inférieur ou égal à 5 T »
• Description: Véhicule utilitaire Fourgon plancher cabine « supérieur à 3,5 T » et « inférieur ou égal à 5 T »
• Internal identifier: 1
• Maximum lot value: €72,250,000 excluding VAT
• Winners: RENAULT TRUCKS (Rank 1, value €14,450,000.00), STELLANTIS (Rank 2, co-contractors: Automobiles PEUGEOT, Automobiles CITROEN, value €14,450,000.00)
• Tenders received: 3
• Contract concluded: 20/07/2026
• Contract identifiers: 417662 (RENAULT TRUCKS), 417663 (STELLANTIS)

Lot 2 – Thermal and Electric Utility Vehicle with High Economic Capacity

• Title: Véhicule utilitaire thermique et électrique à grande capacité économique
• Description: Véhicule utilitaire thermique et électrique à grande capacité économique
• Internal identifier: 2
• Maximum lot value: €27,000,000 excluding VAT
• Winner: JARDINS LOISIRS 77 (value €5,400,000.00)
• Tenders received: 1
• Contract concluded: 20/07/2026
• Contract identifier: 417664

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
1	Utility Vehicle Van Cab Floor "Greater than 3.5 T" and "Less than or Equal to 5 T"	14,450,000.00 (RENAULT TRUCKS); 14,450,000.00 (STELLANTIS)	RENAULT TRUCKS (Rank 1); STELLANTIS (Rank 2)	3
2	Thermal and Electric Utility Vehicle with High Economic Capacity	5,400,000.00	JARDINS LOISIRS 77	1
Total		19,850,000.00

Scope of Supply

The contract covers the following supplies:

• Light Utility Vehicles: Light utility vehicles and derived versions
• Options: Options for the vehicles
• Equipment: Equipment for the vehicles
• Additional Fittings: Additional fittings and arrangements
• Ancillary Services: Execution of ancillary services
• Utility Vehicles: Supplies under CPV 34144700

Special Procurement Conditions

• Quality Criteria (LOT-0001): Quality of service (20%), Technical value (15%), Cost of use (10%), Environmental protection performance (10%)
• Price Criterion (LOT-0001): Price (45%)
• Quality Criteria (LOT-0002): Quality of service (15%), Technical value (10%), Cost of use (10%), Environmental protection performance (10%)
• Price Criterion (LOT-0002): Price (55%)
• Framework Agreement: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• Strategic Procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts – Other
• Renewals: Maximum 4 renewals; renewal terms specified in the consultation documents

About the Contracting Authority

Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics (UGAP) is a public undertaking controlled by a central government authority operating in general public services in France.

• Legal type: Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
• Activity: General public services
• Registration number: 84051
• Location: Marne La Vallée, Seine-et-Marne (FR102), France
• Postcode: 77444
• Email: ugapdirect@ugap.fr
• Telephone: 0164732000
• Fax: 0164732020
• Internet address: http://www.ugap.fr
• Buyer profile: https://marches.maximilien.fr/entreprise

About the Winning Supplier

RENAULT TRUCKS is a large enterprise based in Saint-Priest, France, and was ranked 1 for LOT-0001.

• Size: Large
• Location: Saint-Priest, Rhône (FRK26), France
• Postcode: 69806
• Telephone: 0469096000
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

STELLANTIS is a large enterprise based in Poissy, France, and was ranked 2 for LOT-0001. Co-contractors: Automobiles PEUGEOT, Automobiles CITROEN.

• Size: Large
• Location: Poissy, Yvelines (FR103), France
• Postcode: 78300
• Telephone: 0130193000
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

JARDINS LOISIRS 77 is a large enterprise based in Collegien, France, and won LOT-0002.

• Size: Large
• Location: Collegien, Seine-et-Marne (FR102), France
• Postcode: 77090
• Telephone: 0160052454
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

Evaluation Criteria

The lots use the following evaluation criteria:

• LOT-0001: Quality of service (20%), Technical value (15%), Cost of use (10%), Environmental protection performance (10%), Price (45%)
• LOT-0002: Quality of service (15%), Technical value (10%), Cost of use (10%), Environmental protection performance (10%), Price (55%)

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 3 tenders received for LOT-0001; 1 tender for LOT-0002
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding: The procurement was not financed with EU funds
• Framework agreement: Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• No dynamic purchasing system used
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Strategic procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts – Other
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Melun

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 in this notice is €19,850,000.00
• The maximum amount of lot 01 is €72,250,000 excluding VAT
• The maximum amount of lot 02 is €27,000,000 excluding VAT
• The procurement is divided into two lots
• Quality and Price are the evaluation criteria
• 3 tenders were received for LOT-0001; 1 tender for LOT-0002
• The winners are large enterprises
• Subcontracting is not yet known
• The maximum number of renewals is 4
• The contracts were concluded on 20/07/2026

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public sector utility vehicles market features a mix of large and medium-sized enterprises. Light utility vehicles are essential for public sector operations and service delivery.

Key trends in this market include:

• Balanced evaluation: Quality (55% for LOT-0001; 45% for LOT-0002) and Price (45% for LOT-0001; 55% for LOT-0002)
• Large providers: Winners are large enterprises
• Comprehensive scope: Utility vehicles, options, equipment and additional fittings, and ancillary services
• Medium-term projects: Framework agreement with maximum 4 renewals
• Specialised supplies: Light utility vehicles, including thermal and electric versions
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

Economic Significance

At €19,850,000.00, this framework agreement represents a significant investment in light utility vehicles for public sector organisations in France. The contract will:

• Support Public Sector Fleets: Provide light utility vehicles and derived versions for public sector organisations
• Support Large Enterprises: RENAULT TRUCKS, STELLANTIS, and JARDINS LOISIRS 77 are large enterprises
• Provide Medium-Term Delivery: Framework agreement with maximum 4 renewals
• Ensure Fleet Availability: Improve the availability of light utility vehicles for public services
• Enable Operational Efficiency: Comprehensive supply of utility vehicles, options, equipment and ancillary services
• Support Environmental Objectives: Environmental protection performance is part of the evaluation criteria

Future Procurement Opportunities

With these framework agreements now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the completion of the framework agreements or exercise of renewals
• Related Works: Additional utility vehicle procurements
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with RENAULT TRUCKS, STELLANTIS, and JARDINS LOISIRS 77
• Other Public Sector Projects: Similar utility vehicle procurement opportunities
• Other Public Sector Fleet Procurements: Similar light utility vehicle opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While these contracts are awarded, opportunities remain for utility vehicle suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with RENAULT TRUCKS, STELLANTIS, and JARDINS LOISIRS 77
• Related Works: Other utility vehicle procurements
• Other French Public Sector Authorities: Similar utility vehicle procurements
• Other Public Sector Fleets: Monitor further utility vehicle opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• UGAP's future procurement notices
• Other French public sector vehicle tenders
• Utility vehicles market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations
• Electric and thermal utility vehicle developments
• Further utility vehicle procurement opportunities in the public sector

Tenders Procurement Intelligence

This utility vehicles framework agreement procurement is a notable example of French public sector vehicle procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €19,850,000.00 maximum framework value in this notice (lot 01 maximum €72,250,000; lot 02 maximum €27,000,000)
• Balanced evaluation: Quality and Price with different weightings per lot
• Large winners: RENAULT TRUCKS, STELLANTIS, JARDINS LOISIRS 77
• Two lots: Utility vehicle van cab floor and thermal/electric utility vehicle
• Competition: 3 tenders received for LOT-0001; 1 tender for LOT-0002
• Medium-term project: Framework agreement with maximum 4 renewals
• Comprehensive scope: Utility vehicles, options, equipment and additional fittings, and ancillary services
• Specialised supplies: Light utility vehicles, including thermal and electric versions

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Quality: Quality of service, technical value, cost of use, and environmental protection performance
• Competitive pricing: Price with weightings of 45% (LOT-0001) and 55% (LOT-0002)
• Utility vehicle expertise: Ability to supply light utility vehicles and derived versions
• Equipment and fittings capability: Ability to supply options, equipment and additional fittings
• Ancillary services capability: Ability to execute ancillary services
• Public sector experience: Understanding of French public sector requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate quality – quality is part of the evaluation criteria (55% for LOT-0001; 45% for LOT-0002)
• Offer competitive pricing – price is part of the evaluation criteria (45% for LOT-0001; 55% for LOT-0002)
• Showcase utility vehicle expertise
• Demonstrate equipment and fittings capability
• Show ancillary services capability
• Develop public sector experience with French public sector authorities
• Monitor UGAP and French public sector vehicle procurement opportunities
• Prepare for subcontracting and future procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics awarded framework agreements worth €19,850,000.00 for light utility vehicles to RENAULT TRUCKS, STELLANTIS, and JARDINS LOISIRS 77
• Two lots: Utility Vehicle Van Cab Floor "Greater than 3.5 T" and "Less than or Equal to 5 T" (LOT-0001); Thermal and Electric Utility Vehicle with High Economic Capacity (LOT-0002)
• Maximum lot values: €72,250,000 (LOT-0001) and €27,000,000 (LOT-0002)
• Evaluation: Quality and Price with different weightings per lot
• 3 tenders received for LOT-0001; 1 tender for LOT-0002
• Winners are large enterprises
• Subcontracting not yet known
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
• Maximum 4 renewals
• Strategic procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts – Other
• Contracts concluded on 20/07/2026

Conclusion

These utility vehicles framework agreements ensure the supply of light utility vehicles and derived versions, options, equipment and additional fittings and execution of ancillary services for public sector organisations through UGAP, supporting public service operations. By awarding the contracts to RENAULT TRUCKS, STELLANTIS, and JARDINS LOISIRS 77, UGAP secures reliable large enterprise suppliers with the capability to deliver comprehensive utility vehicle supplies.

The balanced quality and price evaluation reflects the nature of utility vehicle procurement, where both quality and cost are important differentiators among qualified suppliers. The framework agreement with maximum 4 renewals, the comprehensive scope and the specialised supplies reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the utility vehicle procurement.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of quality, competitive pricing, utility vehicle expertise, equipment and fittings capability, ancillary services capability, and public sector experience in winning French public sector vehicle contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is the contracting authority?

Ans: Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics (UGAP), a public undertaking controlled by a central government authority operating in general public services in France.

Q: What is the value of the contract?

Ans: Maximum framework value in this notice €19,850,000.00; maximum amount of lot 01 €72,250,000 excluding VAT; maximum amount of lot 02 €27,000,000 excluding VAT.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: RENAULT TRUCKS (Rank 1) and STELLANTIS (Rank 2) for LOT-0001, and JARDINS LOISIRS 77 for LOT-0002.

Q: What supplies are covered?

Ans: Light utility vehicles and derived versions, options, equipment and additional fittings, and execution of ancillary services.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: LOT-0001: Quality of service (20%), Technical value (15%), Cost of use (10%), Environmental protection performance (10%), Price (45%). LOT-0002: Quality of service (15%), Technical value (10%), Cost of use (10%), Environmental protection performance (10%), Price (55%).

Q: How long is the contract?

Ans: Framework agreement with maximum 4 renewals; renewal terms are specified in the consultation documents.

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 3 tenders received for LOT-0001; 1 tender for LOT-0002.

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 Melun.

Q: What is the lot structure?

Ans: Two lots – LOT-0001 (Utility Vehicle Van Cab Floor "Greater than 3.5 T" and "Less than or Equal to 5 T") and LOT-0002 (Thermal and Electric Utility Vehicle with High Economic Capacity).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: Subcontracting is not yet known.

Q: What is the main CPV classification?

Ans: 34144700 Utility vehicles.

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 692268-2026, OJ S 194/2026, published 07 October 2026.

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