Why it matters
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Law No. 7508 passed on 19 June creates a modern PPP framework designed to funnel private money into rebuilding transport, utilities, social and digital assets destroyed since 2022—plus green-field projects tied to Ukraine’s EU-driven economic overhaul.
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Key attractions for investors: shorter preparation cycles, lighter documentation, electronic tenders and the option to structure “infrastructure-on-installments” payments.
What’s new
| Old regime | New regime under Law 7508 |
|---|---|
| Full feasibility study + multi-agency approvals | No feasibility study for standard projects; single fast-track approval channel |
| Minimum project size €10 m | Micro-PPP track for deals ≤ €5.3 m |
| Paper-based tendering | Mandatory e-tender platform; real-time transparency |
| Fragmented investor criteria | Unified qualification grid + standard draft contracts |
| Budget pays up-front | Payment-in-installments model allowed; spreads fiscal load |
Opportunities
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Transport & logistics: rail terminals, municipal ports, road rest-areas.
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Energy & utilities: distributed renewables, district-heating rehab, waste-to-energy.
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Digital infrastructure: data centres, 5G corridors, smart-city platforms.
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Social assets: modular schools/hospitals, affordable housing tied to EU sustainability goals.
How the process works
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Pre-screening by line ministry / city council (30 days).
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PPP notice published on ProZorro electronic system.
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Bid window minimum 45 days; e-platform handles Q&A.
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Award & contract signed within 15 days of best-value selection.
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Financial close: investors may access EBRD, IFC, DFC or Ukraine-US Recovery Fund co-financing.
Next steps for investors
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Map projects expected at the Rome Ukraine Recovery Conference (10-11 July 2025) Business Fair—registration via the Ministry of Economy open until 20 April.
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Engage local law firms to monitor secondary legislation (model contracts, risk-sharing matrix) due Q3 2025.
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Stress-test cash-flow under the new “infrastructure-in-installments” clause—particularly relevant for energy and toll-road concessions.
Takeaway: Kyiv has shifted PPPs from theoretical to executable. Early movers can lock in marquee assets while leverage is low and co-funding from IFIs and war-recovery facilities is high.
