At the initiative of the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, on April first, the Cabinet of Ministers has adopted Resolution, introducing a centralized procurement model for large-scale infrastructure projects.
The European Union Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI) is one of the Agency for Restoration’s key partners in reforming the public procurement system within the recovery sector. The overarching goal is to unify all processes, enhance transparency, close gaps for corruption and improve efficiency — thereby enabling the engagement of leading local and international companies in Ukraine’s reconstruction.
As part of this cooperation, the EUACI experts have contributed to designing the operational model of the Centralized Procurement Organization (CPO) and will continue to support the implementation of corporate governance elements within the CPO that will have the status of a state enterprise.
How will the CPO operate?
- The state enterprise “Infrastructure Projects” has been designated as the CPO. It will operate in a pilot mode for two years under the management of the Agency for Restoration.
- The Regional Offices of Restoration will be required to procure through the CPO.
- The CPO will conduct procurements for construction project reviews and technical supervision, engineering and consulting services, construction works, and road maintenance.
What’s next?
- The Agency for Restoration and the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development will present the CPO model.
- The EUACI and Agency experts will jointly develop an action plan for implementing corporate governance elements within the CPO.
- The selection process for the position of CPO’s CEO will be launched with the EUACI support.
