BRUSSELS — The European Commission says it will publish more information “in the coming days” as confusion shrouds a prematurely announced sanction against IBF International Consulting, one of its largest contractors.
In early February a notice appeared briefly on the commission’s website for framework contracts, which covers offers to bid for development-related work, but the notice was later removed from the site.
“By decision of 22/01/2020 - notified to IBF International Consulting SA on 24.1.2020 - IBF shall be excluded from participating in award procedures for public procurements and grants governed by the EU General Budget for a duration of 18 months,” the note read. “It is therefore not allowed to sign any specific contracts funded under the EU General Budget with IBF International Consulting SA, framework contractor for lots 3 and 4 under FWC SIEA 2018, and for lot 3 under FWC COMMISSION 2015.”