How to apply on PLACE — Plateforme des achats de l'État (Frankreich) (2026)
Checked: · partly sourced · Direction des Achats de l'État (DAE), Ministère de l'Économie · France
On PLACE — Plateforme des achats de l'État (Frankreich) you need: user account; at submission set per procedure applies; cost: Registration: free; Bid: free; Documents: free.
What the portal requires — at a glance
Every row is a fact from the operator's manual or help page, with a link. “Not documented” means the manual does not say, and we do not guess.
| Requirement | on this portal | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Read without account | yes | Détail d'une consultation (Beispiel, heure de Paris) · 04/09/2026 |
| Identity / account | user account Login with identifier and password. A certificate is used only for signing, not for login; no FranceConnect/eID mentioned. | Connexion / Inscription — Portail des marchés publics · 04/09/2026 |
| Access for foreign companies | equal access Separate registration route “Entreprise non établie en France ou ne disposant pas d'un SIREN/SIRET”: choose the country and enter a national identifier (register number, DUNS or similar) — it is mandatory. | Connexion / Inscription — Portail des marchés publics · 04/09/2026 |
| Signature at submission | set per procedure Each consultation states it explicitly (“Réponse électronique obligatoire … sans signature électronique”, or with). Where required, the certificate must be qualified under eIDAS (Regulation 910/2014). Test procedures with and without signature/ESPD are available for practice. | Conditions générales d'utilisation PLACE (2026 v6.3.0) · 04/09/2026 |
| ESPD in the portal | not documented · ESPD (DUME) per consultation: “DUME standard” or “DUME défini par l'acheteur”, filled in on the consultation page | Consultations de test (avec/sans signature, avec/sans DUME) · 04/09/2026 |
| Fees | Registration: free; Bid: free; Documents: free | Conditions générales d'utilisation PLACE (2026 v6.3.0) · 04/09/2026 |
| Interface | FR, EN | PLACE Startseite (Sprachumschalter fr/en) · 04/09/2026 |
| Bid language | not documented | — |
| Bidder questions | Via the messaging of the buyer profile (recommended for traceability); on the consultation page “Poser une question” — login required | Conditions générales d'utilisation PLACE (2026 v6.3.0) · 04/09/2026 |
| Submission format | files over 1 GB cannot be uploaded, archiving/compressing recommended (7-Zip/WinRAR; WinZip causes errors), no accents or special characters in file names, work from a local disk, not a network drive or USB stick | Prérequis techniques · 04/09/2026 |
| Deadline | Paris time (“Date et heure limite de remise des plis … heure de Paris”); terms of use: submitting at least four hours before the deadline is recommended | Détail d'une consultation (Beispiel, heure de Paris) · 04/09/2026 |
| Support | Support on working days 9:00–19:00; access via “FAQ et support en ligne” (form) | Assistance — FAQ et support en ligne · 04/09/2026 |
The process, step by step
- RegistrationEnter SIREN/SIRET or, for companies without a French identifier, country and national register number; choose login and password. Free.
- SearchSearch consultations by keyword and criteria, save searches. Details and the DCE are readable without login.
- Prepare the computerCheck the technical prerequisites: cookies, port 443, an unzipper (7-Zip), on non-Windows a P12 certificate if a signature is required.
- Prepare the responseDownload the DCE; ask questions through the buyer profile's messaging (login needed). Check whether the consultation requires signature and DUME; both are stated explicitly.
- Practise on test consultationsPLACE offers test consultations with and without signature or DUME.
- RespondSubmit the electronic response: candidature (with DUME if defined) plus offer; sign only where the consultation requires it, then with a qualified eIDAS certificate.
- Backup copyWhere the règlement provides for it, also submit a copie de sauvegarde under its rules.
- Four hours of marginThe terms of use recommend submitting at least four hours before the deadline (Paris time).
Where bidders fail
- The deadline is Paris time; the terms recommend four hours of margin.
- Single files above 1 GB cannot be uploaded; archive and compress.
- Use 7-Zip or WinRAR, WinZip causes errors; no accents or special characters in filenames; do not work from network drives or USB.
- Where a signature is required only a qualified eIDAS certificate counts; session cookies and port 443 must be open.
- Submit a copie de sauvegarde where the règlement provides for it.
The operator's manuals and videos
Manuals
- Guide d'utilisation Entreprise (ZIP, 6,8 MB) (FR · Direction des Achats de l'État (DAE), Ministère de l'Économie)
- Première visite (Inscription, Recherche, Préparer, Répondre) (FR · Direction des Achats de l'État (DAE), Ministère de l'Économie)
- Prérequis techniques (FR · Direction des Achats de l'État (DAE), Ministère de l'Économie)
- Outils informatiques (7-Zip, PDFCreator, Signer/Vérifier une signature) (FR · Direction des Achats de l'État (DAE), Ministère de l'Économie)
- Conditions générales d'utilisation PLACE (2026 v6.3.0) (FR · Direction des Achats de l'État (DAE), Ministère de l'Économie)
- CGU du site BOAMP.fr et du service d'alerte (DILA, 2024-10-21) (FR · Direction des Achats de l'État (DAE), Ministère de l'Économie)
Videos
- ▶ Films d'autoformation Entreprise (ZIP, 16 MB) (FR)
- ▶ Postuler à un marché ? On vous explique comment faire ! (Service Public / DILA) (FR)
Operator videos, linked — we embed nothing and record nothing ourselves.
Portals in this family
2 portals with the same bidder process — this guide applies to all of them.
- PLACE — marches-publics.gouv.fr · France · Staat: Ministerien, dekonzentrierte Dienste, nationale Anstalten
- BOAMP — Bulletin officiel des annonces des marchés publics (nur Bekanntmachung) · France · DILA
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an electronic signature on PLACE — Plateforme des achats de l'État (Frankreich)?
set per procedure. Each consultation states it explicitly (“Réponse électronique obligatoire … sans signature électronique”, or with). Where required, the certificate must be qualified under eIDAS (Regulation 910/2014). Test procedures with and without signature/ESPD are available for practice.
Can a foreign company bid on PLACE — Plateforme des achats de l'État (Frankreich)?
Yes, on equal terms. Separate registration route “Entreprise non établie en France ou ne disposant pas d'un SIREN/SIRET”: choose the country and enter a national identifier (register number, DUNS or similar) — it is mandatory.
What does participation on PLACE — Plateforme des achats de l'État (Frankreich) cost?
Registration: free; Bid: free; Documents: free
Which identity do I need to register?
user account. Login with identifier and password. A certificate is used only for signing, not for login; no FranceConnect/eID mentioned.
In which countries is PLACE — Plateforme des achats de l'État (Frankreich) used?
France. Notice and submission both run on the portal.
How current is this guide?
Checked on 04/09/2026 against the linked manuals. Portals change their interface without notice — the operator's manual is always authoritative.