The Procurement Supervisory Authority has intervened by banning the Latvian Railway (LDz) from signing a contract aimed at modernizing a station on the Riga-Lugaži to state border railway line. The ban was sparked by a complaint from the company Fima, which claimed it was unjustly excluded from the bidding process. Fima argues that LDz failed to request explanations and evidence regarding the reliability of bidders as required by law, thereby violating principles of transparency and fairness in public procurement.

In its complaint, Fima highlighted that LDz inaccurately equated it with a joint venture consisting of BMGS-Fima and Fima Group, despite the fact that Fima was not a contractual party to any of the agreements referenced in LDz's exclusion decision. This has raised questions about the legitimacy of LDz's decision-making process and its adherence to legal and ethical standards in public procurement. Fima pointed out that Fima Group had been proactive in addressing risks associated with fulfilling contracts, particularly in relation to BMGS, which had previously encountered significant issues in meeting contractual obligations.

Additionally, Fima criticized LDz for applying unequal treatment by excluding them from the competition while allowing participation from SIA 'Belam-Rīga', a company whose subcontractor had a troubled history with LDz regarding contract execution. This situation indicates a possible inconsistency in how LDz enforces its procurement regulations and raises concerns about the potential favoritism towards certain companies in public contracting processes. The ongoing dispute highlights the need for greater scrutiny of procurement practices in Latvia to ensure fairness and compliance with legal standards.