Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics has awarded a €21M framework for heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment to Hamilton Medical France and Duomed France across four lots

Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics (UGAP), a public undertaking controlled by a central government authority operating in general public services, has awarded a framework agreement for the acquisition of heavy monitoring and heavy ventilation equipment and the execution of associated services (Acquisition de matériel de monitorage lourd et de ventilation lourde et exécution de prestations associées) to Hamilton Medical France and Duomed France. The maximum framework value in this notice is €21,000,000.00, covering anaesthesia and resuscitation equipment and medical breathing devices across four lots: post-intervention surveillance room ventilators, intensive care ventilators, resuscitation ventilators, and heavy resuscitation ventilators. The contract was 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 the acquisition of heavy monitoring and heavy ventilation equipment and the execution of associated services. The procurement is an agreement framework to be executed by purchase orders. The procurement is divided into lots, including LOT-0002 (Post-intervention surveillance room ventilator), LOT-0003 (Intensive care ventilator), LOT-0004 (Resuscitation ventilator), and LOT-0005 (Heavy resuscitation ventilator). The estimated value of the procurement is €236,500,000.00 (VAT 0%). The maximum framework value in this notice is €21,000,000.00.

The procurement is not financed with EU funds but is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Strategic procurement includes an approach to reducing environmental impacts (Other). The evaluation criteria include technical value of the offer (40% for LOT-0002 and LOT-0003; 45% for LOT-0004 and LOT-0005), quality of service (14%), consideration of sustainable development (10%), cost of use (4% for LOT-0002, LOT-0004 and LOT-0005; 6% for LOT-0003), and price (32% for LOT-0002; 30% for LOT-0003; 27% for LOT-0004 and LOT-0005). The framework agreement operates without reopening of competition. The contract includes two six-month renewals. Tenders received: 6 (LOT-0002), 8 (LOT-0003), 7 (LOT-0004), 5 (LOT-0005). Winners: Hamilton Medical France (LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005); Duomed France (LOT-0004). No subcontracting was declared. Contracts were concluded on 14 September 2026. The maximum lot values are: LOT-0002 €13,500,000.00; LOT-0003 €15,000,000.00; LOT-0004 €27,500,000.00; LOT-0005 €42,000,000.00.

Why This Contract Matters

This framework ensures that UGAP and its member authorities have access to a broad range of heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment for anaesthesia and resuscitation.

This contract matters because it:

• Supports Healthcare Providers: Provides heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment for anaesthesia and resuscitation
• Significant Value: €21,000,000.00 maximum framework value in this notice; €236,500,000.00 estimated procurement value
• Multi-Lot Structure: Four lots covering post-intervention, intensive care, resuscitation, and heavy resuscitation ventilators
• Quality Focus: Technical value, quality of service, sustainable development, and cost of use criteria
• Competition: 5 to 8 tenders per lot
• Large Providers: Winners are large enterprises
• Subcontracting: Not yet known

Contract Timeline

• Contracts concluded: 14 September 2026
• Maximum renewals: 2 (two six-month renewals)
• Notice published: 28 September 2026 (OJ S 187/2026)
• Notice dispatch date: 24 September 2026
• Previous notice: 207255-2025

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:

• Four lots: LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0004, LOT-0005
• Estimated value: €236,500,000.00
• Maximum framework value in this notice: €21,000,000.00
• Maximum lot values: LOT-0002 €13,500,000.00; LOT-0003 €15,000,000.00; LOT-0004 €27,500,000.00; LOT-0005 €42,000,000.00
• Maximum renewals: 2 (two six-month renewals)
• Framework type: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Evaluation: Technical value (40-45%), Quality of service (14%), Sustainable development (10%), Cost of use (4-6%), Price (27-32%)
• Winners: Hamilton Medical France (LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005); Duomed France (LOT-0004)
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Strategic procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts (Other)

Key Contract Details

• Main classification: 33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation
• Additional classification: 33157400 Medical breathing devices (for Lots 2-5); 33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation
• Place of performance: France (various locations)
• Procedure identifier: 5502517d-77c4-4836-84ec-0b047e738f35
• Internal identifier: 24U009
• Type of procedure: Open
• Accelerated procedure: No
• Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Melun
• Mediation organisation: Union des Groupements d'Achats Public

Lot Structure

LOT-0002 – Post-Intervention Surveillance Room Ventilator

• Internal identifier: 2
• Description: Ventilateur de salles de surveillance post-interventionnelle
• Maximum lot value: €13,500,000.00
• Winner: Hamilton Medical France (€4,500,000.00; Contract 417804)
• Tenders received: 6 (submitted electronically)
• Contract concluded: 14 September 2026
• Maximum renewals: 2 (two six-month renewals)
• Evaluation: Technical value (40%), Quality of service (14%), Sustainable development (10%), Cost of use (4%), Price (32%)

LOT-0003 – Intensive Care Ventilator

• Internal identifier: 3
• Description: Ventilateur de soins intensifs
• Maximum lot value: €15,000,000.00
• Winner: Hamilton Medical France (€5,000,000.00; Contract 417805)
• Tenders received: 8 (submitted electronically)
• Contract concluded: 14 September 2026
• Maximum renewals: 2 (two six-month renewals)
• Evaluation: Technical value (40%), Quality of service (14%), Sustainable development (10%), Cost of use (6%), Price (30%)

LOT-0004 – Resuscitation Ventilator

• Internal identifier: 4
• Description: Ventilateur de réanimation
• Maximum lot value: €27,500,000.00
• Winner: Duomed France (€5,500,000.00; Contract 417806)
• Tenders received: 7 (submitted electronically)
• Contract concluded: 14 September 2026
• Maximum renewals: 2 (two six-month renewals)
• Evaluation: Technical value (45%), Quality of service (14%), Sustainable development (10%), Cost of use (4%), Price (27%)

LOT-0005 – Heavy Resuscitation Ventilator

• Internal identifier: 5
• Description: Ventilateur de réanimation lourde
• Maximum lot value: €42,000,000.00
• Winner: Hamilton Medical France (€6,000,000.00; Contract 417807)
• Tenders received: 5 (submitted electronically)
• Contract concluded: 14 September 2026
• Maximum renewals: 2 (two six-month renewals)
• Evaluation: Technical value (45%), Quality of service (14%), Sustainable development (10%), Cost of use (4%), Price (27%)

Lot Summary Table

Lot	Title	Max Value (€)	Winner	Tenders
2	Post-Intervention Surveillance Room Ventilator	13,500,000.00	Hamilton Medical France	6
3	Intensive Care Ventilator	15,000,000.00	Hamilton Medical France	8
4	Resuscitation Ventilator	27,500,000.00	Duomed France	7
5	Heavy Resuscitation Ventilator	42,000,000.00	Hamilton Medical France	5
Total		21,000,000.00 (in this notice)

Scope of Supply

The framework covers the following supplies:

• Post-Intervention Surveillance Room Ventilator: Ventilator for post-intervention surveillance rooms
• Intensive Care Ventilator: Ventilator for intensive care
• Resuscitation Ventilator: Ventilator for resuscitation
• Heavy Resuscitation Ventilator: Heavy ventilator for resuscitation
• Anaesthesia and Resuscitation: Equipment under CPV 33170000
• Medical Breathing Devices: Devices under CPV 33157400
• Associated Services: Execution of associated services

Special Procurement Conditions

• Framework Agreement: Agreement framework to be executed by purchase orders (accord-cadre à exécuter à bons de commande)
• Framework Without Reopening: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
• Renewal: Two six-month renewals (Deux fois six mois)
• Estimated Amounts: The amounts indicated in the contract award section correspond to the estimated amounts in EUR HT for the lot over the total contract duration, including renewals
• Maximum Lot Values: LOT-0002 €13,500,000.00 HT; LOT-0003 €15,000,000.00 HT; LOT-0004 €27,500,000.00 HT; LOT-0005 €42,000,000.00 HT
• Strategic Procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts (Other)
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• Document Access: The contract may be consulted on request at the UGAP headquarters, subject to secrets protected by law

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, France (NUTS: FR102)
• Address: 1, boulevard Archimède Champs-sur-Marne, 77444 Marne La Vallée
• Contact point: JOSSA Edward
• Email: ugapdirect@ugap.fr
• Telephone: 0164732000
• Fax: 0164732020
• Internet address: http://www.ugap.fr

About the Winning Suppliers

Hamilton Medical France

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: 1610558-3-2-1 (LOT-0002); 1610558-3-3-1 (LOT-0003); 1610558-3-5-1 (LOT-0005)
• Location: Rungis, Val-de-Marne, France (NUTS: FR107)
• Address: 54 Rue Arcueil, 94150 Rungis
• Beneficial owner nationality: France
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• Winner of LOT-0002, LOT-0003 and LOT-0005

Duomed France

• Size: Large enterprise
• Registration number: 1610558-3-4-1
• Location: Flaxlanden, Haut-Rhin, France (NUTS: FRF12)
• Address: 26 rue de la Montée, 68720 Flaxlanden
• Beneficial owner nationality: France
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• Winner of LOT-0004

Evaluation Criteria

LOT-0002 and LOT-0003:

• Technical Value of the Offer (40%): Valeur technique de l'offre
• Quality of Service (14%): Qualité de service
• Sustainable Development (10%): Prise en compte de la notion de développement durable
• Cost of Use (4% for LOT-0002; 6% for LOT-0003): Cout d'utilisation
• Price (32% for LOT-0002; 30% for LOT-0003): Prix

LOT-0004 and LOT-0005:

• Technical Value of the Offer (45%): Valeur technique de l'offre
• Quality of Service (14%): Qualité de service
• Sustainable Development (10%): Prise en compte de la notion de développement durable
• Cost of Use (4%): Cout d'utilisation
• Price (27%): Prix

Procurement Analysis

• Procedure: Open procedure under the standard regime, governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU
• Competition: 6 tenders (LOT-0002); 8 tenders (LOT-0003); 7 tenders (LOT-0004); 5 tenders (LOT-0005)
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• 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: Approach to reducing environmental impacts (Other)
• Review body: Tribunal administratif de Melun
• Call for competition terminated: The call for competition has been terminated (contracts 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 estimated value is €236,500,000.00
• The maximum framework value in this notice is €21,000,000.00
• The procurement is divided into lots; this notice covers LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0004 and LOT-0005
• Evaluation criteria include technical value, quality of service, sustainable development, cost of use and price
• 5 to 8 tenders were received per lot
• The winners are large enterprises
• Subcontracting is not yet known
• The contract includes two six-month renewals
• The contracts were concluded on 14 September 2026
• The framework agreement is to be executed by purchase orders

Market & Industry Perspective

The French public sector medical equipment market features a mix of large international manufacturers and specialised national distributors. Heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment for anaesthesia and resuscitation is essential for hospital intensive care, post-intervention surveillance and resuscitation services.

Key trends in this market include:

• Quality focus: Technical value (40-45%), quality of service (14%), sustainable development (10%), cost of use (4-6%), and price (27-32%)
• Large providers: Dominance of large medical equipment companies
• Multi-lot structure: Four lots covering different ventilator types
• Renewable framework: Two six-month renewals
• Sustainable development: Consideration of sustainable development as an evaluation criterion
• Strategic procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts

Economic Significance

At €21,000,000.00 maximum framework value in this notice (and €236,500,000.00 estimated procurement value), this framework represents a significant investment in heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment for UGAP and its member authorities. The contract will:

• Support Healthcare Providers: Provide heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment for anaesthesia and resuscitation
• Support Large Enterprises: Hamilton Medical France and Duomed France are large medical equipment companies
• Provide Stability: Framework with two six-month renewals
• Ensure Equipment Availability: Multi-lot framework across four ventilator types
• Enable Clinical Excellence: Access to advanced ventilation equipment
• Support Patient Care: Facilitate intensive care, post-intervention surveillance and resuscitation

Future Procurement Opportunities

With this framework now in place, future opportunities include:

• Re-tender: Expected after the framework period including renewals
• Related Equipment: Additional ventilation and monitoring equipment
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with framework winners
• Other Hospital Projects: Similar ventilation equipment procurement opportunities
• Renewals: Two six-month renewals may create further opportunities

Opportunities for Suppliers

While this contract is awarded, opportunities remain for medical equipment suppliers:

• Re-tender: Prepare for future procurement cycles
• Subcontracting: Potential opportunities with Hamilton Medical France and Duomed France
• Related Equipment: Other ventilation and monitoring equipment
• Other French Healthcare Providers: Similar ventilation equipment procurements
• Renewals: Monitor renewal opportunities

What Businesses Should Watch

• UGAP's future procurement notices
• Other French hospital ventilation equipment tenders
• Anaesthesia and resuscitation equipment market trends
• Changes to French procurement regulations
• Sustainable development requirements in medical equipment procurement
• Renewal option decisions

FranceTenders.com Procurement Intelligence

This heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment framework is a notable example of French public sector procurement. Several features stand out:

• Scale: €21M maximum framework value in this notice; €236.5M estimated procurement value
• Quality focus: Technical value (40-45%), quality of service (14%), sustainable development (10%), cost of use (4-6%), and price (27-32%)
• Large winners: Hamilton Medical France and Duomed France
• Four lots: Post-intervention, intensive care, resuscitation, and heavy resuscitation ventilators
• Competition: 5 to 8 tenders per lot
• Renewable framework: Two six-month renewals
• Strategic procurement: Approach to reducing environmental impacts

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of:

• Technical value: 40-45% technical value-based evaluation
• Quality of service: 14% quality of service-based evaluation
• Sustainable development: 10% sustainable development-based evaluation
• Cost of use: 4-6% cost of use-based evaluation
• Competitive pricing: 27-32% price-based evaluation
• Ventilation equipment expertise: Ability to supply heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment
• Public sector experience: Understanding of French healthcare requirements

Supplier Takeaways

• Demonstrate high technical value – 40-45% of evaluation is technical value-based
• Ensure high quality of service – 14% of evaluation is quality of service-based
• Showcase sustainable development – 10% of evaluation is sustainable development-based
• Demonstrate low cost of use – 4-6% of evaluation is cost of use-based
• Offer competitive pricing – 27-32% of evaluation is price-based
• Showcase ventilation equipment expertise
• Develop public sector experience with French healthcare providers
• Monitor UGAP and French healthcare procurement opportunities

Key Takeaways

• Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics awarded a €21,000,000.00 framework for heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment
• Four lots: LOT-0002 (post-intervention surveillance room ventilator), LOT-0003 (intensive care ventilator), LOT-0004 (resuscitation ventilator), LOT-0005 (heavy resuscitation ventilator)
• Maximum lot values: €13.5M (LOT-0002), €15M (LOT-0003), €27.5M (LOT-0004), €42M (LOT-0005)
• Evaluation: Technical value (40-45%), Quality of service (14%), Sustainable development (10%), Cost of use (4-6%), Price (27-32%)
• 5 to 8 tenders received per lot
• Winners: Hamilton Medical France (LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005); Duomed France (LOT-0004)
• Winners are large enterprises
• Subcontracting: Not yet known
• No EU funding
• Covered by GPA: Yes
• Framework without reopening of competition
• Two six-month renewals
• Contracts concluded on 14 September 2026
• Estimated procurement value: €236,500,000.00

Conclusion

This heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment framework ensures that UGAP and its member authorities have access to a broad range of ventilation equipment for anaesthesia and resuscitation from qualified suppliers. By awarding the framework across four lots to Hamilton Medical France and Duomed France, UGAP secures reliable large enterprise suppliers with the capability to deliver post-intervention, intensive care, resuscitation and heavy resuscitation ventilators.

The balanced evaluation criteria (technical value 40-45%, quality of service 14%, sustainable development 10%, cost of use 4-6%, and price 27-32%) reflect the clinically driven nature of medical equipment procurement, where technical value and quality are primary differentiators, with price and other criteria also playing a role. The multi-lot structure, the two six-month renewals and the strategic procurement approach to reducing environmental impacts reflect the specific operational and strategic context of the French public healthcare sector.

For suppliers, this procurement highlights the importance of technical value, quality of service, sustainable development, cost of use, competitive pricing, ventilation equipment expertise and public sector experience in winning French public sector medical equipment contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics (UGAP)?

Ans: A public undertaking controlled by a central government authority operating in general public services in France, a public procurement grouping.

Q: What is the value of the framework?

Ans: Maximum framework value in this notice €21,000,000.00; estimated procurement value €236,500,000.00.

Q: Who are the winners?

Ans: Hamilton Medical France (LOT-0002, LOT-0003, LOT-0005) and Duomed France (LOT-0004).

Q: What equipment is covered?

Ans: Heavy monitoring and ventilation equipment for anaesthesia and resuscitation, including post-intervention surveillance room ventilators, intensive care ventilators, resuscitation ventilators and heavy resuscitation ventilators.

Q: What were the evaluation criteria?

Ans: Technical value (40-45%), Quality of service (14%), Sustainable development (10%), Cost of use (4-6%), and Price (27-32%).

Q: How many tenders were received?

Ans: 6 tenders (LOT-0002); 8 tenders (LOT-0003); 7 tenders (LOT-0004); 5 tenders (LOT-0005).

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: Four lots – LOT-0002 (post-intervention surveillance room ventilator), LOT-0003 (intensive care ventilator), LOT-0004 (resuscitation ventilator), LOT-0005 (heavy resuscitation ventilator).

Q: Is subcontracting allowed?

Ans: Subcontracting is not yet known.

Q: What are the maximum lot values?

Ans: LOT-0002 €13,500,000.00 HT; LOT-0003 €15,000,000.00 HT; LOT-0004 €27,500,000.00 HT; LOT-0005 €42,000,000.00 HT.

Q: How many renewals are possible?

Ans: Two six-month renewals (Deux fois six mois).

Q: What strategic procurement objective applies?

Ans: An approach to reducing environmental impacts (Other).

Source: EU Official Journal, Contract Award Notice 665535-2026, OJ S 187/2026, published 28 September 2026.

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