economy
February 28, 2026
Dane Šijan's Company to Read Meters: A 2.88 Billion Dinars Deal
One million euros per month for reading 2.5 million meters in Serbia. This job, with a total value of 2.88 billion dinars, approximately 24.5 million euros, has been awarded by Elektrodistribucija Srbije to a consortium of companies led by a firm co-owned by Dane Šijan. This effectively concludes a process that has been ongoing since October 5, 2024, initially through a tender that was terminated, followed by a new tender initiated on July 30, 2025.
TL;DR
- Elektrodistribucija Srbije awarded a 2.88 billion dinar (approx. €24.5 million) contract to a consortium led by T&M Group Solutions for reading 2.5 million electricity meters.
- The contract spans two years, costing roughly 1 million euros per month, with each meter reading costing 48 dinars.
- The tender process was lengthy and complex, starting in October 2024 and involving multiple cancellations and re-evaluations by the Republic Commission for Protection of Rights in Public Procurement Procedures.
- T&M Group Solutions, co-owned by Dane Šijan, has faced prior accusations of facilitating 'phantom voters' and illegal money transfers in political contexts.
- The consortium also includes PRO TENT Obrenovac, Dobergard, and Laboris HRS.
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