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Public service concession for the operation of the Zénith de Caen

VILLE DE CAEN·CAEN, France·EUR 13M·Expired · Jul 15, 2026·Open·Services
High valueStructured notice only
Original notice title

France – Arts-facility operation services – Concession de service public pour l’exploitation du Zénith de Caen

60/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewHigh complexity
ServicesExpired
Why this score?

Opportunity

60 / 100

Complexity

70 / 100

Risk factors

Concessionaire operates at own risk and peril; no guaranteed minimum revenue from the concession.

The contracting authority may negotiate technical and financial aspects after initial offers, potentially altering the...

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

  • EUR 13M estimated value
  • Services contract
  • 1 lot
  • Duration 60 MONTH
  • Operate the Zénith de Caen at own risk including programming, ticketing, and venue management
  • Host a diverse range of cultural events (concerts, shows) with emphasis on popular music and young audiences
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This notice concerns a public service concession for the operation of the Zénith de Caen, a major cultural venue. The concession covers all aspects of venue management, show programming, ancillary services, and cultural outreach. The contract is for 60 months with an estimated value of €13,000,000. The procedure is an open tender with a mandatory site visit and potential negotiation phase.

Risks

Concessionaire operates at own risk and peril; no guaranteed minimum revenue from the concession.

The contracting authority may negotiate technical and financial aspects after initial offers, potentially altering the...

Analysis may be incomplete

Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.

Key Requirements

Technical

  • Mandatory site visit on 2026-05-07 at 10:00; registration required by 2026-05-04 12:00
  • Negotiation phase may be conducted with candidates

Administrative

  • Candidates must submit both application and offer simultaneously

Requirements may be incomplete.

Award Criteria

Lot 1

Quality and relevance of service (45%)45%Economic and financial interest (40%)40%Quality of patrimonial management (10%)10%Legal guarantees (5%)5%

Buyer

Location

CAEN, FRA

Website

caen.fr/

Buyer profile

Open profile

Identifier

21140118700011

Activity

General public services

Lots (1)

LOT-0001

Public service concession for the operation of the Zénith de Caen

Operation of the Zénith de Caen including venue management, programming of cultural and non-cultural events, ancillary services (catering, merchandising), maintenance, and cultural outreach activities. The concessionaire must maintain the 'Zénith' label and ensure a diverse program with no more than 30% non-cultural events per season.

ServicesEU fundedElectronic submissionSME suitable

EUR 13M

Estimated value

Location

CAEN, France

Duration

Jul 2027

Category

Arts-facility operation services

Award Criteria

Quality

Deadline

Expired Jul 15, 2026

Procurement Details

Publication date
11 Mar 2026
Languages
French

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32014L0024

Reference IDs

Tender ID
172491-2026

Documents (1)

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