At ELC, we've been strengthening our expertise in serving the public sector by offering our solutions for French lighting and distribution on the UGAP for over 8 years now.
What is UGAP?
UGAP (Union des Groupements d'Achats Publics) is France's first simplified purchasing group. As a result, it is dedicated to healthcare establishments, schools and all other public bodies.
It is a key player for public bodies wishing to purchase quality equipment. Through this platform, public purchasers can access reliable products. This means they don't have to go through a tendering procedure, making the purchasing process faster and more secure.
This platform is a public industrial commercial establishment (EPIC) under the authority of two French ministries: the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Education.
Low prices for French lighting on UGAP
The UGAP platform acts as an intermediary between suppliers and public purchasers, offering framework contracts. These are contracts with pre-established purchasing conditions.
UGAP's role is to negotiate the best pricing conditions while guaranteeing the conformity of the products and services offered.
A complete offer: French lighting adapted to specific needs
In the UGAP catalog, you'll find all our lighting solutions designed to meet the needs of the field:
- Our must-have LUMAPHORE®, perfect for lighting construction sites, emergency interventions or temporary events.
- Self-contained, robust, high-performance and affordable spotlights.
- Mobile lighting masts, practical and efficient for operations and travel.
- Distribution solutions to guarantee constant energy
- Accessories to complement our ranges
All our products are designed to meet public-sector requirements, in terms of robustness and efficiency, to meet the expectations of public-sector users.
How do I buy through UGAP?
After obtaining authorization from UGAP. You must create your account and choose the good or service among the framework agreements already present. You can consult our online catalog directly, and select the products or services you require. Then place your order in just a few clicks.
Payment is made directly to the UGAP supplier according to pre-established terms and conditions.
Who can benefit from UGAP?
UGAP's beneficiaries are mainly public bodies. They may also be private individuals providing a public service.
Thus, in the list of beneficiaries, we can find the following establishments or structures:
- Local authorities
- Public administrations
- State-owned public establishments
- The social sector
- Healthcare organizations
So, if you work for a local authority, hospital, school or public body. Click here to access our range of products.
