CMA fines construction firm and staff for concealing evidence during inspection

UK · 2026-09-24

1. Step 1 · The triggerCMA fines M&J Group and two staff £50,000 for concealing evidence during a bid-rigging investigation
2. Step 2 · Knock-onregulatory obstruction triggers reputational damage and raises risk of exclusion from public contracts
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs in the supply chain face increased compliance scrutiny and risk of disrupted work if the contractor is sanctioned or excluded

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Source: Competition and Markets Authority

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