ACM Conducts Antitrust Dawn Raids In Connection With Potential Bid Rigging

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has carried out raids on contractors suspected of illegal collusion. The investigation targets three companies in the civil engineering and infrastructure sector accused of coordinating their bids for a municipal tender. The ACM conducted the dawn raid after having received a credible notification indicating that the companies had aligned their offers.

Background: dawn raids

In its press release of 17 November 2025, the ACM announced that it had raided three companies active in the civil engineering and infrastructure sector. The companies' names have not been disclosed. The investigation is examining whether the companies engaged in pre-tender contacts and if they reached agreements on pricing or contract allocation.