noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
bid rigging; collusive bidding
Refers to the illegal practice where bidders secretly agree in advance who will win a contract, often at inflated prices. The synonym 入札談合 is also common.
See also: 入札談合
談合入札が発覚し、関係者が逮捕された。
The bid rigging was uncovered and the people involved were arrested.
公共工事で談合入札を行うことは法律で禁じられている。
Collusive bidding on public works projects is prohibited by law.