Prohibition of Tecnioca Servicios de Inspección, S.L. by Canary Islands Government

Overview

The Canary Islands government has officially prohibited Tecnioca Servicios de Inspección, S.L., from contracting with the regional administration for one year.

This action follows the termination of a key inspection services contract with Tecnioca, a firm previously responsible for industrial and mining safety inspections.

Background and Reasons

• Tecnioca withdrew from future agreements citing economic and internal management reasons.
• The authorities considered this withdrawal a breach of contractual obligations.

This decision is part of a series of resolutions including:

• Resolution of the framework agreement
• Seizure of the contractor's deposit
• Formal declaration of non-contracting

The contractor's renunciation was seen as a breach of core commitments, particularly their pledge to conduct inspections during 2025 and 2026.

Official Stance

The ruling emphasizes that Tecnioca’s withdrawal was primarily driven by economic difficulties unrelated to the administrative process, but it still contravenes established contractual commitments.

Duration and Potential Sanctions

• The prohibition lasts for one year.
• Further sanctions may be applied if Tecnioca is found to have acted in bad faith.

Objectives of the Measure

• Safeguard the integrity of public inspections.
• Prevent future breaches.
• Ensure continuity in safety oversight across the islands.

Significance

This case underscores:

• The importance of contractual adherence in public sector agreements.
• The consequences for firms failing to meet obligations, especially when public safety is at stake.