Son Tra District People’s Committee in Da Nang City has issued a decision banning Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation from participating in bidding for projects led by the district as the main investor for a period of 3 years, from January 22, 2025, to January 22, 2028. This decision was made after the company was found guilty of fraudulent activities in its tender documents.
Reasons for the Bid Ban
According to local authorities, Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation engaged in fraudulent practices such as falsifying information and providing untruthful documentation in their tender submissions. These actions aimed to skew the bidding results, severely violating current legal regulations.
Son Tra District Administrative Center, Da Nang City
Details of the Case
The construction, equipment, and material recovery package under the project for the People’s Committee office in Man Thai Ward was valued at over 13.1 billion VND. Before being disqualified, the Viettel-led consortium won the bid with an offer of over 11.1 billion VND. However, after fraud was uncovered, the winning bid was annulled, and the company was banned from bidding for 3 years.
Information About Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation
Headquartered in Hanoi, Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation primarily operates in construction, telecommunications network operation and maintenance, infrastructure leasing, and commercial goods trading. This incident not only damages the company’s reputation but also raises questions about the transparency of the bidding process.
Conclusion
Son Tra District People’s Committee’s decision to ban Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation from bidding is a strong measure to ensure fairness and transparency in the bidding process. It also serves as a warning to other companies about the strict adherence to legal regulations during participation in tenders.
