Article L2320-1 of the French Public procurement code
Depending on their value, subject or the circumstances in which they are concluded, defence or security contracts are awarded: 1° Either without prior advertising or competitive tendering, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Chapter II ; 2° Or in accordance with an adapted procedure, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Chapter III; 3° Or in accordance with a formalised procedure, in accordance with the conditions laid…