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The tender system in Ukraine is undergoing significant scrutiny and evolution. Key highlights include the controversial ProZorro tenders, where some manufacturers have received contracts despite questionable quality. Moreover, Ukrainian companies are now participating in high-stakes international tenders, such as those with the Drone Coalition. Legislative reforms target corruption in public procurement, evidenced by the Ministry of Defense's recent audit of overpricing issues. Notably, the construction of the National Military Cemetery and other projects continue to draw public attention due to alleged irregularities. As Ukraine pushes towards transparency, these tenders remain vital to its economic and infrastructural development.

What are the main challenges in Ukraine's tender processes?

Challenges include ensuring transparency and fairness in the tender process. Instances of awarding tenders to low-quality suppliers and corruption allegations have surfaced, highlighting the need for more stringent checks and balances.

How does Ukraine's ProZorro system impact the tender process?

The ProZorro system, designed to enhance transparency in public procurement, is crucial for anti-corruption efforts. However, issues such as awarding contracts to poor-quality suppliers indicate areas needing further development.

What role do international tenders play for Ukrainian companies?

International tenders provide Ukrainian companies with opportunities to showcase their competitiveness on a global stage, such as the Drone Coalition tenders that open doors for domestic innovation and broader economic growth.

What measures are being taken to curb corruption in tenders?

The Ukrainian government is instituting reforms like increased audits and legal changes to improve transparency. High-profile cases, like the audit of military procurement, demonstrate a commitment to tackling corruption in public tenders.

Why are construction tenders receiving public attention in Ukraine?

Construction tenders, such as those for the National Military Cemetery, attract public scrutiny due to their scale and impact on infrastructure. Allegations of irregularities and transparency issues perpetuate the heightened attention.

How does the Ministry of Defense handle tender discrepancies?

The Ministry of Defense addresses discrepancies through audits and restructuring procurement processes. Cases of overpricing and improper tender procedures are being reviewed to prevent future inefficiencies and corrupt practices.

What impact do tenders have on Ukraine's economy?

Tenders significantly influence Ukraine's economy by facilitating large-scale infrastructure projects, driving innovation, and promoting international partnerships. However, ensuring fair and transparent practices remains a key to sustainable economic benefit.

Are there legal changes concerning tenders in Ukraine?

Yes, Ukraine is introducing legal reforms to strengthen the tender process. These changes aim to align with international standards, enhance competitiveness, and minimize opportunities for corruption.

What is the significance of the Drone Coalition tenders for Ukraine?

The Drone Coalition tenders mark a significant milestone for Ukrainian companies, allowing them to penetrate the global defense market and contribute to the country's technological advancement, strengthening national defense capabilities.

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UAV operator call sign Luh Some manufacturers win ProZorro tenders because they put terrible cheap cameras on FPV drones, - UAV pilot Luh. VIDEO A UAV pilot from the "Dovbush Hornets" unit talks about the shortcomings of drone suppliers to the Armed Forces. 30 532 42

Firm linked to Koliubaiev wins tender for UAH 115 million Firm linked to Yermak’s business partner Koliubaiev to build landslide protection structures in Kyiv for UAH 115m - media "SpetsTechnika 2017" LLC won a tender for the construction of landslide protection structures in Solomianskyi district for UAH 115.08 million. 6 591 45

пентагон Pentagon opens tenders for US military contractors to repair equipment in Ukraine The US Department of Defence has opened tenders for US military contractors, which will allow them to repair US equipment and weapons in Ukraine. 1 238 7

БпЛА Ukrainian companies will be able to participate in tenders of Drone Coalition - Ministry of Defense For the first time, Ukrainian drone technology manufacturers will be able to participate in tenders organized by the Drone Coalition within the Ramstein format of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group. Companies that win the tenders will receive orders for the production of drones for further testing. 760 9

біркадзе Construction of National Military Cemetery: Tender involves person related to OP Birkadze’s adviser The "Building Ua" consortium, which received the right to build the first stage of the military cemetery, may be linked to the person involved in the NABU leaks, advisor to the Presidential Office Georgiy Birkadze. 135 737 39

Національне військове меморіальне кладовище Customer explained why National Military Cemetery would be built by company established day after tender was announced: "There are successful cases" A tender for the construction of the National Military Memorial Cemetery in Hatne, which took place on August 1, was attended by one participant. It was the Building UA consortium with an offer of UAH 1.76 billion, according to the Prozorro system. 9 861 103

Корпус дитячої лікарні "Охматдит" після російської ракетної атаки 8 липня Healthcare Ministry appeals to law enforcement agencies for additional checks of tender for reconstruction of Okhmatdyt - Liashko The Ministry of Health has asked law enforcement agencies to "conduct additional checks" on the tender for the repair of the "Okhmatdyt" children's hospital in Kyiv, which was damaged by a Russian missile attack on 8 July. 4 485 20

Національне військове меморіальне кладовище National military cemetery to be built by company established a day after tender announcement The first stage of the memorial cemetery construction will cost the state UAH 1.8 billion. It should be completed by the end of 2025. 12 964 65

Юрій Голик "Give figure today - in November you will take money": in Holyk’s phone they found correspondence with contractor who received tenders for 4 billion from the state - mass media Yurii Holyk, a former official of the Dnipro Regional State Administration and ideologue of the 'Big Construction' movement, corresponded with the former owner of the construction company Stroyinvest, which has received over UAH 4 billion from the state for various construction works in recent years. 16 160 30

софія,київська National Sanctuary Complex "Sophia of Kyiv": Dome restoration works are planned for 5 years, most of them will be completed after end of martial law. PHOTO The National Sanctuary Complex "Sofia of Kyiv" states that most of the restoration works, for which a tender for UAH 79.2 million has been announced, will be carried out after the end of martial law. 5 943 81 Incidents

софія Almost UAH 80 million is planned to be allocated for restoration and gilding of domes of "Sophia of Kyiv". The National Sanctuary Complex "Sophia of Kyiv" announced a tender for the restoration of the roof, structural systems, as well as for the gilding of the domes for a total amount of almost UAH 80 million. 4 910 78 Kyiv News

енергоатом "Energoatom" increased prices of products for construction of workshop in Mykolaiv region by UAH 89 million, - "Nashi Hroshi". PHOTOS On 17 October 2023, following a tender, Atomenergomash of Energoatom signed an agreement with Alliance LLC for the new construction of an industrial building in Yuzhnoukrainsk, Mykolaiv region, worth UAH 89 million. 2 054 9 Incidents

резніков Ministry of Defense purchased Kevlar PASGT helmets with fourfold difference in price, - mass media A few days ago, the Ministry of Defence released data on the purchase of PASGT Kevlar helmets in May 2022 at $468 per piece. In another May 2022 contract of the Ministry of Defence, the same helmets cost $132. 85 379 360 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine War

укрзализныця,поезд Member of the Ukrzaliznytsya Supervisory Board stopped company tenders for scrap metal sales JSC Ukrzaliznytsya suspended the sale of scrap metal originated from decommissioned railcars. BusinessCensor got this information from market participants. 105 0 Economics

павловский Decision on Deputy Defense Minister Pavlovskyi’s house arrest reversed, official released under veterans’ guarantees Kyiv’s Court of Appeals has reversed the decision to impose pretrial house arrest on Deputy Defense Minister Ihor Pavlovskyi indicted on charges of siphoning off 149 million hryvnia while provisioning the Army with fuel. 17 118 102 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

набу Deputy defense minister and head of ministerial department detained for suspicion of embezzlement of 149 million hryvnia, - NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) have revealed a corrupted scheme of state funds embezzlement in the amount of 149 million hryvnia ($5.62 million) for purchase of fuel for the Defense Ministry of Ukraine. 103 723 86 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

1,000-percent margins, 365-percent interest rates, - Balczun on corruption in Ukrzaliznytsia Chairman of the Board of the country's major railway carrier Ukrzaliznytsia PJSC Wojciech Balczun unveiled a number of violations and irregularities in procurement of fuel, energy, spare parts and others. 11 319 25 Incidents

скандал тендер е-декларирование E-declaration tender could have been wangled by organizers, - expert The scandal around Ukraine’s electronic system for filing financial statements arouse mostly due to the lack of transparency in the tender procedure. 14 825 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Visa-free travel for Ukraine

супрун Old schemes are gone: Ukraine saves nearly 790 million hryvnia after delegating drug procurement to international organisations, - Acting Health Minister Suprun Minister of Health Ulana Suprun says most of drugs are no longer procured via intermediaries. 23 387 70 Ukrainian Politics

яценюк Yatseniuk on schemes with army nutrition: "Four companies have sucked on public procurement like leeches for 10 years" Companies that supply food for the army are trying to disrupt a competitive tender for the supply of meals. 32 654 157 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry tenders

экология Fictitious company registered in Donetsk apartment won tender of Ecology Ministry to implement "Kyoto funds", - PM Yatseniuk Tender for the use of 480 million hryvnia (about $18 million) received under Kyoto protocol was won by a fictitious company registered in Donetsk. 33 993 88 Ukrainian Politics

Complete transition to ProZorro procurement system will annually save at least 30 billion hryvnia, Deputy Defense Minister says Ukrainian lawmakers adopted the law "On public procurement" Thursday, Dec. 24. It completely changes the rules of the game on the public procurement market. 4 918 12 Ukrainian Politics

стельмах нелли Volunteer Nelli Stelmakh resigns from Defense Ministry Volunteer Nelli Stelmakh has filed a letter of resignation from the post of deputy director for public procurement and support at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 39 941 102 Ukrainian Politics

бензин gasoline Gasoline price for Defense Ministry went up by one thousand hryvnia per ton despite global oil prices slump, – journalistic investigation. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine concluded a number of agreements for the supply of 80 gasoline for the total amount of 212,830,000 hryvnia (about $8,868,000) Oct. 21. 19 838 117 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Defense Ministry tenders

порошенко госзакупки Unique anti-corruption instrument introduced, - Poroshenko signs new law on public procurement. PHOTOS The president is confident that the law of Ukraine on amendments to certain laws of Ukraine in the sphere of public procurement regarding bringing them in conformity with international standards and taking measures to overcome corruption is a new powerful weapon against corruption. 21 141 137 Previously in trend: Shadow economy

иванющенко Ivaniushchenko's Heus-Hrupp wins army tender over Metro Cash & Carry Metro Cash & Carry has lost a catering tender at the Defense Ministry to Heus-Hrupp owned by Yura Yenakiievskyi - a criminal authority, Yanukovych's purse bearer and Party of Regions MP Yurii Ivaniushchenko. 69 469 155 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry tenders

Defense Minister Poltorak launches audit of overpriced purchase of heating oil by his Ministry Ukrainian Defense Minister, Colonel-General Stepan Poltorak has instructed the Ukrainian Military Law Enforcement Service (VSP) to conduct an official investigation into the Ministry of Defense procurement of boiler oil at inflated prices. 5 264 18 Economics

еремеев Cabinet of Ministers threw Yeremeiev out of fuel sells pull for the army, - Chornovol The government allowed the Ministry of Defense to buy fuel directly from the manufacturer Ukruhazvydobuvannia. Thus business structures connected to people's deputy Ihor Yeremeiev (head of the deputy group "People's will") were thrown out of the speculative schemes. 66 386 108 Ukrainian Politics

Yanukovych Family Pocketed 10 Billion Hryvnia on State Tenders! Akhmetov Yanukovych Family Pocketed 10 Billion Hryvnia on State Tenders! Akhmetov's Group - 11 billion! All in Just One Year! The eldest son of the President of Ukraine Oleksandr is an absolute leader in winning the tenders for public procurement. 11 997 83 Previously in trend: Budget Siphoning