The SNCF's procurement processes comply with competition laws and other legislation.

For purchases requiring qualification
For specifically railway- or safety-related purchases, or where specific knowledge is required, the SNCF invites tenders from companies that it has previously qualified. Do you want to apply? The SNCF publishes a qualification notice for each procurement segment in the Official Journal of the European Union every year.

See the list of products, services and works affected Follow the qualification procedure{Consult current qualification notices

For purchases not requiring qualification
By default, products, services and works that do not feature on this list do not require prior qualification. The SNCF invites tenders from companies that meet its selection criteria.

View selection criteria

Useful information
The number of companies invited to tender by the SNCF will depend on the nature of the contract. Obtaining qualification or applying following a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union does not guarantee an invitation to tender.