The FCA does TeliaSonera and the municipal company Gothnet to almost 36 million in fines for alleged conspiracy.
– Gothenburg Municipality has been behind the backs of the companies. And it’s blatant violations made and great values involved. This also applies to companies who should know what they are doing, says Dan Sjöblom, Director General of the Competition Authority said.
According to the Competition Authority, companies have formed a bidding cartel when the Gothenburg municipality procured data communication 2009. The contract was worth SEK 400 million and expires at the end of this year.
In the lawsuit to the Stockholm District Court is required TeliaSonera of 18.8 million dollars and Gothnet at 16.96 million dollars for breach of competition rules.
Gothnet and Telia Sonera, which is normally competitors agreed that TeliaSonera would not tender a contract. Gothnet won the tender and signed a contract with TeliaSonera as the exclusive subcontractor, according to the Competition Authority.
– We believe that we complied with the laws and regulations that exist but apparently the Competition Authority has reached a different conclusion. But we welcome a trial, says Sofia south, CEO of Gothnet said.
A new contract for next year is already done and was taken by Gothnet. Again.
HH: Is TeliaSonera subcontractor?
– We have not signed any subcontracts yet.
The state, local governments procure goods and services for about 600 billion annually. Therefore it is important that the tax money spent on public procurement can be used effectively, according to General Dan Sjöblom.
It is forbidden for competitors to fix prices, discounts or other trading conditions. A company that has participated in a cartel may be sentenced to pay a fine or fines of up to ten percent of their annual revenue.
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