Tender for Special Vehicle Leasing for Peak Household Waste Collection Season in Semmged, France

Tender Notice Number: 26-15253

Publication Bulletin: Official Bulletin of Public Procurement Announcements in France (BOAMP)

Internal Reference Number: 2026-01

Full Name of Procuring Entity: Mixed Economy Company – Société d'Économie Mixte de Gestion des Déchets et de l'Environnement de Saint-Laurent-Médoc (Semmged)

Project Name: Special Vehicle Leasing Project for Peak Household Waste Collection Season in Summer

Project Background: To address the temporary collection needs arising from the surge in household waste during the summer tourism peak in Saint-Laurent-Médoc and surrounding areas, ensuring the continuity of public services and environmental hygiene standards.

Project Description: Leasing specialized household waste collection vehicles that meet technical specifications for the collection, transfer, and transportation to temporary storage sites during the summer peak period.

Procurement Object: Service Category – Vehicle Leasing Service

Procurement Method: Adapted Procedure (procédure adaptée), applicable to service contracts below EU directive thresholds.

Type of Contract Subject: No formal division into lots, but the notice repeats information for the same lot. The actual type of vehicle to be procured is: 26-tonne traditional tipper truck (Benne traditionnelle 26T).

Vehicle Purpose: Dedicated to household waste collection, must be compatible with standard French bin lifting devices and urban road conditions.

Number of Vehicles: Not specified in the notice. Bidders need to consult the procuring entity or estimate based on historical demand (recommended to confirm during the clarification stage).

Contract Performance Period: From June 22, 2026 to September 4, 2026 (75 calendar days in total, covering the entire French summer tourism peak period).

Contract Renewal/Extension: Not specified in the notice. Typically, such seasonal leasing contracts are signed on a one-off basis.

Bid Language: Bid documents, technical proposals, commercial offers, and related supporting documents must be entirely written in French (non-French documents must include officially certified translations).

Currency Unit: Euro (all quotations must be submitted in Euros).

Bid Quotation Method: The notice does not specify the quotation structure. It is recommended to prepare offers based on daily/weekly/monthly rental unit prices + total rental cost, clearly stating whether costs such as fuel, driver, insurance, and maintenance are included.

Evaluation Criteria: Economically Most Advantageous Tender (Offre économiquement la plus avantageuse). Specific weightings and scoring details are not disclosed in the notice and must be checked in the Tender Rules document (Règlement de la consultation).

Bid Validity Period: At least 120 days from the bid submission deadline (March 24, 2026, 12:00), meaning validity should extend beyond July 22, 2026.

Bid Submission Deadline: March 24, 2026, 12:00 (Paris time, GMT+1).

Bid Submission Method: Submit via the procuring entity's electronic platform page: https://www.e-marchespublics.com/appel-offre/1145911

Clarification/Enquiry Channel: Can use the procurement platform messaging system or contact the designated person, Nicolas Trouy, directly (n.trouy@semmged.fr).

Bid Security: Not explicitly required in the notice. It is recommended to follow the procurement platform's regulations.

Performance Security: Not specified in the notice. Typically, such leasing contracts require a performance bond or retention money.

Bidder Qualification Requirements (Documents to be submitted):

1. Declaration of Honour: Declaring that the bidder is not subject to any grounds for exclusion as per Articles L.2141-1 to L.2141-5 and L.2141-7 to L.2141-10 of the Public Procurement Code (or corresponding articles for defense/security contracts). If not submitted in the DC1 form, it must be submitted as a separate declaration.

2. Copy of judicial reorganization ruling (if applicable).

3. Declaration of global turnover and turnover related to the subject of this contract for the last three financial years (2023, 2024, 2025) (must bear the company seal).

4. Bank solvency certificate or professional risk insurance certificate (must be from an insurance company recognized in France or an EU cross-border insurer).

5. Balance sheets or balance sheet summaries for the last three years (applicable to economic entities legally required to prepare balance sheets).

6. List of Main Services/Supply Performances in the Last Three Years: Must specify contract value, execution dates, client name (public or private), and include proof of client receipt, acceptance reports, or a self-declaration by the enterprise. Priority given to performances related to waste collection vehicle leasing, sanitation equipment leasing.

Documents to be Submitted After Award (Specific Obligations of the Winning Bidder):

Provide complete legal status documents of the enterprise, bank account information, copy of insurance contract, vehicle registration documents, driver qualification certificates, etc., as required by the NOTI1 form (to be notified separately by the procuring entity after award).

Technical Specification Requirements: The notice does not fully disclose detailed vehicle technical parameters. However, based on the definition of "26-tonne traditional tipper truck (Benne traditionnelle 26T)" and "dedicated to household waste collection", it can be inferred that the vehicles must meet:

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 26-tonne class.

Body Type: Rear-loading compactor or traditional tipper waste container.

Lifting Mechanism: Compatible with standard French 240L, 660L, 770L waste bins.

Emission Standard: Euro VI or higher.

Vehicle Age: Preferably provide vehicles less than 5 years old; some French municipal contracts explicitly require less than 3 years.

Additional Requirements: Must be equipped with on-board weighing system, rearview camera, GPS tracking, etc. (recommended to confirm with the procuring entity in advance).

Contract Performance Requirements:

Vehicle Delivery Location: Location designated by the procuring entity (Saint-Laurent-Médoc).

Delivery Timeframe: Complete delivery and acceptance of all vehicles within 5–10 working days after contract effectiveness.

Maintenance Support: Must provide a backup vehicle guarantee mechanism and emergency repair response (recommended ≤ 4 hours).

Driver Requirement: The notice does not specify if a driver is included. It is recommended to quote on the basis of dry lease (without driver).

Remarks:

This PDF file is a summary of the official notice and does not have full legal effect. The formal tender documents and technical specifications must be downloaded via the procurement platform.

It is recommended that potential bidders complete registration on the procurement platform by the end of February 2026 and submit written clarification requests if any.

Vehicle resources are tight during the peak summer leasing period. It is recommended to coordinate vehicle deployment plans with lessors in advance.

Competitive Directions: Fleet rejuvenation, low-emission vehicles (electric/CNG), local service response capability, performance in similar municipal contracts.