Article R3121-1 of the French Public procurement code
The estimated value of the concession contract is calculated using an objective method, specified in the consultation documents mentioned in article R. 3122-7. It corresponds to the concessionaire’s total turnover excluding taxes for the duration of the contract. The choice of calculation method used by the conceding authority may not have the effect of exempting the concession contract from the provisions of this book that apply to it, in particular…