Article R2391-20-2 of the French Public procurement code
In the event of total or partial termination of the public contract, the parties may agree, without waiting for the final settlement of the balance, on an amount of debts and receivables, excluding any compensation, accepted by them, on a provisional basis. If the balance is in favour of the contractor, the purchaser pays him 80% of this amount. If the balance is in favour of the purchaser, the holder…