Odesa to Spend 1.4 Million Hryvnias on Energy Resilience Plan Without Tender: Key Details.

Direct Contract for Energy Resilience Plan

According to Novyny.live: The municipal enterprise 'Odesa City Heat Supply' has signed a direct contract worth 1,458,358 hryvnias (including VAT) to develop a city-wide energy resilience plan. This procurement bypassed a competitive tender, raising concerns about transparency in public spending.

The plan is part of a regional program preparing for the 2026–2027 heating season. The work has been assigned to the 'Kyiv Regional Expert Center for Energy Efficiency'. The order to prepare the plan was issued on February 23, and the decision to proceed with a direct purchase was made on March 5. The procurement was entered into the Prozorro system on March 12, with a deadline for completion set for April 6.

Funding and Other Initiatives

Separately, as part of the heating season preparations, authorities plan to spend over 7 billion hryvnias to reinforce critical infrastructure. These efforts highlight the local government's focus on ensuring the city's energy security and stability.

In other developments, the Odesa Regional Council is also set to allocate nearly 200,000 hryvnias for awards. Meanwhile, the Sarata Winery was sold at a privatization auction for more than 10 million hryvnias. These events underscore the activity of municipal enterprises and government bodies in managing resources and preparing for future challenges.

The energy resilience plan agreement is a crucial component of heating season preparations, as it aims to secure reliable heat supply in the city. The decision to use a direct contract without a tender has sparked questions about openness and accountability, key concerns in public procurement.

The local authorities' proactive steps in energy resilience demonstrate a commitment to long-term strategies that could shape the city's development amid modern challenges.