Alma Honey

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2024: Cartel collusion with Macrus LLC

Federal Antimonopoly Service Russia discovered a cartel conspiracy between Alma-Med LLC and LLC Macrus"" in the supply of medical devices for state institutions in three regions. This became known on December 11, 2024. The total amount of initial maximum contract prices amounted to ₽681,7 million.

According to the press service of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia, violations were revealed at the auction for state institutions of St. Petersburg, the Kaliningrad region and the Republic of Dagestan. A case of violation of antitrust laws has been initiated against the companies.

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The antimonopoly agency found that the companies refused to compete and systematically used a unified model of behavior when participating in electronic auctions. The actions of the organizations are qualified as a conspiracy to maintain trading prices.

The violation falls under paragraph 2 of part 1 of article 11 of the Federal Law "On Protection of Competition." If guilt is confirmed, companies face negotiable fines in accordance with Part 2 of Article 14.32 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Russia.

The Federal Antimonopoly Service continues to actively work to identify and suppress cartel collusion at tenders in the field. health care Particular attention is paid to the procurement of medical equipment and supplies for public medical institutions.

The case materials will be considered in accordance with the procedure established by law. After the investigation is completed, the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia will decide on the application of administrative responsibility measures to the participants in the cartel agreement.^[1]

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