What is the directory of ministry of defence purchasing agencies?
The directory lists all purchasing agencies (of which there are over 200) of the ministry of defence that may carry out solicitations with respect to public contracts. All purchasing areas for the ministry of defence are covered: acquisition and in service support of weapons, infrastructures, information systems and networks, commissary supplies (food, clothing, etc.), fuels and medical supplies. The directory has a tree structure with four levels: “Command” level (Army – Air Force – French navy – Gendarmerie – Defence Staffs – Dlgation gnrale pour l’armement – General Secretariat for Administration – Other joint departments). “Directorate” level. “Sub-directorate” level. Basic purchasing agency level (for example establishment or department). The directory is updated regularly in order to reflect organisational changes, which correspond for example to the closure or creation of purchasing agencies. Each purchasing agency is responsible for the relevance and accuracy of the information