Article R2322-14 of the French Public procurement code
The purchaser may award a contract without prior advertising or competitive tendering to meet a need with an estimated value of less than €100,000 excluding tax or for lots with an estimated value of less than €80,000 excluding tax that meet the conditions set out in b of 2° of article R. 2323-1. The purchaser shall ensure that it selects a relevant tender, makes good use of public funds and…