1. Who is buying?
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State Agency for Restoration & Infrastructure Development (Rehabilitation Agency)
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Acting as a single buyer on behalf of territorial communities and regional military administrations (RMAs).
2. Purpose of the procurement
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Provide primary (mobile) protective shelters that can be rapidly deployed in public areas to shield civilians from missile and drone threats.
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Part of a wider civil‑protection upgrade after the government approved national design standards for modular shelters.
3. Planned installation sites
| Category | Examples of priority locations |
|---|---|
| Public transit | Bus & tram stops, inter‑city junctions |
| Open‑air gathering spots | Parks, recreation zones, promenades |
| Education | Schools, universities, kindergartens |
| Healthcare & social care | Hospitals, polyclinics, elder‑care centres |
| Other communal facilities | Markets, sport grounds, cultural venues |
All locations must comply with civil‑protection safety distances, ingress/egress and accessibility rules.
4. Timeline & procurement process
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Preliminary market consultations (ongoing)
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Collect technical proposals, price benchmarks, delivery schedules, past‑performance evidence.
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Draft tender documentation (Aug–Sept 2025)
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Technical specs will reflect national shelter standards (blast/fragment resistance, ventilation, fire safety, accessibility).
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e‑Procurement tender launch (Q4 2025) via Prozorro.
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Deliveries & installation (2026) — staged by region based on threat assessments and local co‑financing readiness.
5. Supplier eligibility & key requirements
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Track record: documented deliveries of modular or protective structures to RMAs, municipalities, armed forces, or foreign authorities.
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Certification: conformity to Ukrainian DSTU standards for modular shelters; ISO 9001/14001 or equivalent quality & environmental management is a plus.
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Local content: preference likely for partial production or assembly in Ukraine to speed logistics and meet localisation goals.
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Support services: foundation preparation, crane placement, commissioning, maintenance, and user training.
6. Regulatory environment
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Design standards for mobile shelters are already approved.
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Separate commissioning and ownership regulations are still being finalised; municipalities must ensure permits and integration into local civil‑protection plans.
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Some cities face ongoing investigations over unlicensed installations—suppliers should insist on written RMA or municipal authorisation.
7. Implications for communities and business
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Communities gain centrally financed life‑saving infrastructure without bearing full procurement risk.
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Domestic producers can scale operations under guaranteed government demand.
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Foreign manufacturers with battle‑tested modular bunker systems have a clear entry route, provided they partner with local installers or establish in‑country assembly lines.
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Legal teams should monitor final commissioning guidelines to ensure seamless handover and avoid liability gaps.
Next steps for interested vendors
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Register for the pre‑market consultation (submission link on the Rehabilitation Agency’s website).
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Prepare a portfolio of completed projects, technical drawings, and pricing.
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Follow Prozorro and the Agency’s bulletins for draft tender specs and Q&A sessions.
By acting early, suppliers can shape the technical specification, demonstrate capability, and position themselves for the national rollout of Ukraine’s first coordinated mobile‑shelter programme.
