An investigation has been initiated regarding the Chinese manufacturer, with results expected to be published by July 2, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Єврокомісія може усунути CRRC від участі у тендері

This investigation was triggered by CRRC’s expression of interest in the tender, funded by EU funds, in January.

According to regulations in effect since 2023, such notifications must be sent by every company participating in European tenders worth over €250 million and receiving subsidies of at least €4 million in non-EU countries over the past 3 years.

The European Commission states there are “sufficient indications” that CRRC received a subsidy allowing it to offer the lowest price in the competition.

If proven during the investigation, the company will be disqualified from procurement.

CRRC’s bid was half the price of Talgo’s: €310 million versus €622 million.

After receiving two bids, the tender announced in 2023 was canceled and relaunched in January.

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