First 12 tenders for the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been posted in Prozorro
The DOT Defence Procurement Agency announced its first tenders for clothing and gear for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service for 2027 on 9 November. Initial deliveries under these contracts are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing information from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
The agency plans to publish tenders for over 70% of the approved product list for 2027 and sign the main portion of the contracts by the end of this year.
New Procurement Approach in Prozorro
The first 12 procurement procedures have already been published in the Prozorro electronic system. The list of requested items includes wind and waterproof jackets, polo shirts, and winter high-cut boots.
Improving procurement practices involves breaking orders down into smaller tenders where feasible, according to Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Mstyslav Banik. He noted that this strategy aims to boost competition, engage smaller manufacturers, and secure better prices.
In the near future, the agency also plans to launch tenders for summer field trousers, low shoes, personal protective equipment, and other gear.
Ensuring Supplies Throughout 2027
Overall, the agency is set to cover requirements across more than 100 supply categories. Deliveries will be spread across the entire year of 2027, starting in the first quarter.
Announcing procedures early allows businesses to plan production, procure materials, and prepare for contract fulfillment in advance, said Acting Director of the DOT Defence Procurement Agency Artem Romanyukov.
Prior to starting the tenders, the procurement agency held market consultations to outline the updated contracting terms for 2027 to manufacturers.
Contract Execution Requirements
Contracts for the supply of clothing items in 2027 will require performance security in the form of a bank guarantee. This mechanism creates additional assurances for contract execution and allows for the recovery of funds if terms are breached.
All procurement procedures are conducted via Prozorro using simplified bidding rules. The plan and active procurement statuses can be tracked on Prozorro and the agency’s official website.
Photo: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
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