Article R2181-3 of the French Public procurement code
The notification provided for in article R. 2181-1 shall state the reasons for the rejection of the application or tender. Where notification of rejection is given after the contract has been awarded, the purchaser shall also communicate: 1° The name of the successful tenderer and the reasons for the choice of his tender; 2° The date from which he is likely to sign the contract in compliance with the provisions…