Is the supply of hospital IT systems in breach of competition law?

The President of UOKiK, Tomasz Chróstny, initiated explanatory proceedings in this matter. The employees of the Office received the court's consent to search the premises of several IT companies. Assisted by the police, they searched the premises of three entrepreneurs. The information from the Office shows that entrepreneurs and other entities could conclude a tender collusion regarding tender procedures for the supply and implementation of IT systems used by a health disease.

- We suspect that there may have been unlawful arrangements regarding market partitioning and bid rigging. I have decided to initiate an investigation and search the premises of entities that may be involved in competition-restricting practices. The searches were conducted with the consent of the court and with the support of the police. We are currently analyzing the collected material, which has significant evidential value, says the President of UOKiK, Tomasz Chróstny.

UOKiK emphasizes that the explanatory proceedings are conducted in the case, not against specific entrepreneurs. If the collected material confirms the suspicions, the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection will initiate anti-monopoly proceedings and bring charges against specific entities. Participation in an agreement restricting competition is subject to a financial penalty of up to 10%. trader's turnover.

Sanctions can be avoided, however. The leniency program gives participating entrepreneurs and collusive managers the chance to avoid or reduce a fine. It can be used under the condition of cooperation with the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection.

Source: UOKiK