Record pickup procurement: tender details
The Defense Procurement Agency "DOT" of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced the completion of an open competition for the purchase of 5 thousand new all-wheel-drive pickups for the Armed Forces. The bidding took place on the Prozorro platform and was divided into several lots. Thanks to the competitive procedure, the budget saved more than 2 billion hryvnias—this money is planned to be redirected to other military needs. The procedure started in May, and the first vehicles have already arrived at the troops.
This contract has become the largest centralized procurement agreement for pickups in the history of Ukraine. The delivery of vehicles will be ensured by six winning companies, which will help distribute risks. The entire batch of 5 thousand vehicles must be delivered to the Armed Forces by the end of 2026.
"The demand for such vehicles in the army is large and constant; however, until recently, it had to be covered by volunteer fundraising and the efforts of the servicemen themselves. 5 thousand vehicles is the largest volume that the state has ever purchased centrally, and this is just the beginning. We're talking about completely new vehicles with all-wheel drive, powerful diesel engines, and factory warranty," said Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Myroslav Banik.
Why this contract is important for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Equipping units with pickups strengthens the logistical base of the Armed Forces—a task that is particularly relevant in the context of prolonged resistance. Involving several suppliers reduces dependence on a single contractor, and savings in budget funds allow for more efficient allocation of state resources. Previously, meeting the army's needs for such equipment had to rely mainly on volunteers and the military themselves; now, this process is systematically taken over by the state.