Today, the Cabinet of Ministers is to approve and submit to the Verkhovna Rada a new draft law on public procurement. The document, in particular, introduces a ban on procurement from Russia, Belarus and Iran and introduces simplified procedures. This was announced on Friday by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, UNN reports.
On the Cabinet of Ministers. Today, a new draft law on procurement is also to be approved and submitted to the Rada. Not amendments, but a new Law on Public Procurement. This is a commitment to both the EU and the World Bank
According to Zhelezniak, the innovations in the document are:
1. Definition of terms: Terms such as "aggregate procurement", "veteran enterprise", "open project competition" and others are defined. This contributes to a clearer regulation of the public procurement process.
2. Prohibition of procurement from certain countries: A ban is introduced on public procurement of goods, works and services from persons from the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, Iran and other countries. This includes legal entities associated with these countries, even if they are registered in Ukraine.
3. Regulation of the procurement procedure: The rules for procurement, including the use of special safeguards, are defined. Conditions for negotiations and qualification of candidates are established.
4. Simplified procurement: The draft act proposes the introduction of new procurement methods, including innovative partnerships and dynamic procurement systems. This allows for the introduction of new procurement methods without mandatory publication in English.
5. Alternative options: Introducing options for tender proposals that allow for alternative specifications. This provides flexibility in selecting offers that meet the minimum requirements.
6. Regulation of procurement for small amounts: For procurements that do not exceed UAH 200 thousand, the contracting authority may make them without using the electronic procurement system. This simplifies the procurement process for small amounts.
7. Model contract: The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine may approve a model contract for procurement of a specific item. This allows for standardization of contractual terms and conditions and facilitates the procurement process.
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