Book I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

The purchaser may require tenderers to attach a French translation to the documents drawn up in another language that they submit pursuant to article R. 2151-6. It does not require a certified translation except where this is justified by an overriding reason relating to the public interest.

In the consultation documents, the purchaser may ask tenderers to indicate in their tender the proportion of the contract that they intend to subcontract to third parties, in particular to small and medium-sized enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises or to craft businesses within the meaning of Article 19(I) of amended Law No. 96-603 of…

In the consultation documents, the purchaser may require tenderers to provide a test report from an accredited conformity assessment body as proof of compliance with the technical specifications, award criteria or contract performance conditions, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing…

In the consultation documents, the purchaser may require tenders to be accompanied by samples, mock-ups or prototypes as well as any document enabling the tender to be assessed. Where such requests involve a significant investment for tenderers, they give rise to the payment of a premium. The amount of the premium is indicated in the consultation documents. This amount is deducted from the contract holder’s remuneration.

In works or service contracts and supply contracts requiring siting or installation work or including the provision of services, the purchaser may require tenderers to indicate the names and relevant professional qualifications of the natural persons who will be responsible for the performance of the contract, where the quality of the tender is assessed on the basis of the know-how, efficiency, experience or reliability of the team dedicated to such…