collusive tendering
Rodio Geotechnics settles collusion case and turns on cartel partners
The Competition Commission has reached a settlement agreement with Rodio Geotechnics in a case of collusive tendering, market division and price-fixing involving major construction projects, including the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Other projects include some parts of the Gautrain project, the Coega Harbour diaphragm wall project and the construction of the Mercure Hotel in Johannesburg. Water projects such as the Lusip Dam, the Braamhoek Dam and the Olifantsfontein Treatment Plant are also named. Rogel, a joint venture between Rodio, a geotechnical company, and Ground Engineering (GEL) undertook and carried out the contracts. The Competition Commission said Rodio has admitted that, through Rogel and represented by GEL, it entered into "collusive agreements with its competitors, in contravention of the Competition Act". Rodio agreed to pay an administrative penalty of R885,963 and will co-operate with the commission in its prosecution of other companies involved in the cartel ...
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