Article R2191-1 of the French Public procurement code
The purchasers mentioned in article R. 2100-1 are not subject to the provisions of this chapter, with the exception of those of articles R. 2191-20 and R. 2191-21. However, Pôle Emploi and, for their purchases intended for the conduct of their research activities, the public administrative establishments of the State whose statutes include a research mission are subject to the provisions of sections 1 to 3 of this chapter.