Photovoltaic bid-rigging cartel gets Slovak fine, tender ban
( February 11, 2026, 13:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Three companies including Rasema, M – D – J and Sima Plus Krompachy as well as contracting authority BarCom have been fined more than €1 million for restricting competition as part of a public tender process for the supply of industrial photovoltaic equipment. The entities agreed on which bidder would win the tender. In addition to the fine imposed, they are all facing a three-year ban on taking part in public procurement.Statement follows (in Slovak). ...
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