Concern as telecoms regulator announces cancellation of broadband tender

"An internal control revealed small formal lapses in the tender procedures. There is a possibility that the final decision could later be successfully challenged in court," said URTiP's president Witold Graboś. The three companies involved in the tender, PTC, NASK and E-internets were informed of the problems last Wednesday. They believe the URTiP followed legal procedures stating that a tender can be cancelled should the law or the participants' interests be heavily breached. However, the participating companies are prepared to continue the tender and URTiP seems to be willing to base its decision on their stance. "Should the parties act rationally I will continue the tender. I do not wish to cancel it but I can not risk it being sued," added Graboś. (Puls biznesu, p. 7) D.W.