Article R2431-11 of the French Public procurement code
The purpose of the preliminary design studies is :1° Determine the detailed surface areas of all the elements in the programme;2° Establish the dimensions of the structure and its appearance in plans, sections and façades;3° Define the construction principles, materials and technical installations;4° Drawing up the final estimate of the provisional cost of the works, broken down by trades;5° Enabling the client to finalise the programme;6° Enabling the fixed remuneration…