Latest France Research & Development Tenders

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There are 5 live Research & Development tenders in France on Tender Impulse right now. Many of these tenders are classified under Laboratory services (71900000), Research laboratory services (73111000) and Test and Evaluation of security equipment (73431000). Watch the deadlines: 2 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 16 Oct 2026.

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Research and development tenders in France

Research councils, universities, ministries and innovation agencies tender for research studies, pilot projects, scientific services and development work, and some publish calls for funding that work like tenders. Research and development services are classified under CPV division 73.

Research calls often have fixed annual deadlines and detailed eligibility rules. Tender Impulse alerts catch new France calls as they open, so there is time to prepare a proposal.

Bidding in France

French public contracts are advertised in the BOAMP and on buyer platforms such as PLACE, the State's procurement platform, with above-threshold contracts also on TED. The dossier de consultation is long and written in French; subscribers can request it and have Research & Development tender details translated at no extra cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions About France Research & Development Tenders

How many France Research & Development tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 5 open France Research & Development tenders. Of these, 2 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which CPV codes are used in France Research & Development tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open France Research & Development tenders are Laboratory services (71900000), Research laboratory services (73111000) and Test and Evaluation of security equipment (73431000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Which bulletins and platforms publish Research & Development tenders in France?
French Research & Development tenders are advertised in the BOAMP, the official bulletin of public procurement notices, and on buyer platforms such as PLACE, the State's procurement platform. Contracts over EU thresholds are also published on TED. Buyers include ministries, regions, departments, communes, hospitals, higher education establishments and public research bodies.
What is the DCE in French Research & Development tenders?
The DCE (dossier de consultation) is the full tender file for French Research & Development tenders. It is usually long and written in French, so bidders should allow time to read it properly. Tender Impulse subscribers can request the DCE, have tender details translated at no extra cost and use contract award data to identify incumbent suppliers.
What do France research and development tenders cover?
France research and development tenders cover research studies, pilot projects, scientific services and development work, issued by research councils, universities, ministries and innovation agencies, and some calls for funding work like tenders. Research and development services are classified under CPV division 73.
What should a research proposal contain when bidding on France R&D tenders?
A research proposal on France R&D tenders usually contains the objectives and methodology, a work plan with milestones and deliverables, CVs of the research team, evidence of relevant publications or projects, a budget and sometimes letters from partners. Research calls often have detailed eligibility rules on organisation type, partnership and co-funding, so check them first.
How are France research proposals evaluated?
France research proposals are usually evaluated on scientific quality, methodology, team expertise, expected impact and value for money, often by expert panels. Pitfalls include fixed annual deadlines with no extensions, strict formatting and page limits, and unclear rules on intellectual property ownership. Starting early helps, since partner agreements and approvals can take weeks.
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