Guide to Public Procurements in Ukraine

Guide to Public Procurements in Ukraine

Guide “Peculiarities of participation in tenders of electronic procurement systems for the funds of the state budget of Ukraine and funds of donor organizations”


This guide was created to provide practical assistance to organizations that want to participate in tenders for the supply of goods, works and services for public funds or funds of donor organizations operating in Ukraine. The guide provides information on the Prozorro electronic procurement system used in Ukraine, as well as on the specifics of the legislation, procedures and documentation governing procurement processes. The guide also provides advice on how to search for procurement announcements, register, prepare and submit tender proposals, as well as appeal and defense procedures for your rights.

Guide will be useful for:

  • organizations that have an interest or experience in participating in tenders for the supply of goods, works and services for public funds or funds of donor organizations operating in Ukraine
  • for both beginners and experienced tenderers who want to improve their knowledge and skills in this area
  • as a reference or training material for organizations that provide consulting or training services on tender participation.



Procurement's Guide


Guide “Peculiarities of participation in tenders of electronic procurement systems for the funds of the state budget of Ukraine and funds of donor organizations” to help you:

  • Understand the fundamental aspects of the Prozorro electronic procurement system used in Ukraine and its features.
  • Find procurement announcements that match your organization’s profile and interests.
  • Register on authorized electronic platforms and create your profile as a participant.
  • Prepare and submit a tender offer that meets the customer’s requirements and qualification criteria.
  • Interact with the procuring entity and other participants in the procurement process.
  • Appeal against the procuring entity’s decisions or actions of other participants if you believe they violate the law or your rights.
  • Appeal against unlawful decisions of the procuring entity.
  • Conclude a contract with the procuring entity and fulfill its obligations in accordance with the terms of the contract.

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*Disclosure: Note that this information is current as of the date of publication of this document. This publication is for informational purposes only and should not be read as legal, tax or financial advice.

Key Contacts

Tetiana Demchenko

Tetiana Demchenko

Project Manager
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Andrii Borenkov

Andrii Borenkov, CFA

Partner, Head of Advisory
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Authorised electronic platform — an online platform through which participants register, submit bids, and interact with contracting authorities within the electronic procurement system.

Procurement documentation — a complete set of documents and requirements defining the conditions for participation, evaluation criteria, and a participant’s obligations in a specific tender.

Electronic procurement system — a digital system used to facilitate public and donor funded procurement, including the publication of procurement notices, submission of tenders, conduct of tender procedures, and appeals.

Procurement appeals — a formal procedure that allows participants to challenge unlawful actions or decisions of the contracting authority or other participants in cases of breaches of legal requirements or participants’ rights.

Participant profile — an organisation’s account in the electronic procurement system containing the information required to participate in tenders and submit bids.

Prozorro — Ukraine’s electronic public procurement system used to conduct tenders financed from public funds and donor funds.

Tender proposal — an official proposal submitted by a procurement participant, containing pricing information, technical specifications, compliance documents, and other information required to participate in the procurement process.

Contract terms — the legal and financial obligations agreed by the parties upon completion of the tender procedure and determination of the winner.

Procurement participant — an organisation or entrepreneur that takes part in a tender, submits a bid, and competes for the right to perform works, provide services, or supply goods.