“The Digital Cartel Detection Software developed by AGON Solution has helped the Civil Engineering Office of the Canton of Graubünden detect potential cartel agreements early through statistical indicators, thereby making an important contribution to promoting transparent competition.”

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Developed by AGON INNOVATION and distributed by AGON SOLUTION, the Digital Cartel Detection (DCD) Tool supports governments and authorities in identifying and preventing cartels in public procurement. It ensures fair competition, compliance with legal regulations, and protection of public funds.

Key Features of the DCD Tool:

• Automated Cartel Detection: Advanced AI algorithms analyze data in real time, identify suspicious patterns, and reduce manual efforts.
• Seamless Integration: API-based architecture enables easy integration into existing procurement systems.
• Compliance with Regulations: Adheres to international standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, OECD guidelines, and EU competition law.
• Security and Data Protection: Ensures data security with end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access control.
• Global Applicability: Successfully implemented in the EU and Switzerland, including the Canton of Graubünden.

DCD Helps Save Money
In Switzerland alone, the public sector awards contracts worth around CHF 15 billion annually. Private sector contracts amount to multiples of this figure. Studies by competition authorities reveal that bidders often collude illegally, harming both contracting authorities and the Swiss economy. Cartel prices are significantly higher than those under competitive conditions. In the construction industry alone, public and private contracting authorities in Switzerland have overpaid billions in recent decades.

Ensuring Due Diligence
Since January 1, 2022, public procurement entities are required by new procurement laws to report suspected cartels to competition authorities. While private sector entities are not bound by this obligation, they can proactively protect themselves from cartels through systematic analyses.

Technological Advantages:

• Robust Infrastructure: Scalable microservices built on Kubernetes and Docker.
• Analytical Models: AI-driven statistical methods such as Benford’s Law and the coefficient of variation to detect bid rigging.

The DCD Tool is the innovative solution for transparent and legally compliant procurement processes worldwide.