Contract for Body-Worn Video Cameras
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth UAH 290.91 million to acquire 5,525 Motorola body-worn video cameras for its Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs). The tender concluded on April 17, with the winner being the Kyiv-based company Dolia i Ko.Ltd. All equipment must be delivered by July 31, 2026.
List of Ordered Equipment
- 5,427 units of Motorola VB400 digital body cameras at UAH 41,820 each;
- 98 units of Motorola V500KF LTE-enabled cameras at UAH 65,328 each;
- 621 units of Motorola VB-400-DOCK14/EU 14-port charging stations at UAH 29,166 each;
- 336 units of Motorola VB-400-DOCK-SOLO single charging stations at UAH 4,920 each;
- 314 units of VB-400-EXT-CHARGE car charging stations at UAH 3,870 each;
- 706 units of Motorola DC-200/EU controllers at UAH 49,104 each;
- 29 units of V500 Smart Dock 10-port LTE programming and charging controllers at UAH 65,652 each.
The equipment comes with a one-year warranty, and payment will be made within 30 working days after delivery.
The lowest bid came from Spectrum-8 LLC, which offered UAH 106.80 million, but it was rejected due to missing bank guarantees and documents proving IP67 protection compliance. Another bid by Smart Defense LLC, featuring Audax cameras priced at UAH 7.57 million, was also turned down because it lacked certificates and offered only 64 GB of storage instead of the required 128 GB. The State Audit Service is currently reviewing the tender for potential violations.
Dolia i Ko.Ltd., the winning company, is owned by Yaroslav, Larysa, and Andriy Tatarintsevs. Since 2016, the firm has secured contracts totaling UAH 938.14 million, with the largest share—UAH 409.24 million—coming from the Ministry of Defense. In September 2025, the Ministry mandated that all TCC and SP personnel wear body cameras.
This contract is part of the Ministry of Defense's broader push to modernize and improve military unit readiness. The use of body-worn cameras could boost transparency in military operations and enhance officer safety during duty. Additionally, this tender is expected to sharpen the focus on cost control and public procurement efficiency, especially amid wartime conditions. The State Audit Service's review may highlight potential issues in procurement processes, which is critical for maintaining trust in state institutions and ensuring proper use of budget funds.
As the Ministry of Defense continues to enhance its operational capabilities through significant investments, it is worth noting that another firm has recently secured substantial funding for upgrading air raid sirens across Ukraine. This development highlights the ongoing efforts to bolster national security and ensure effective communication during emergencies. For more details on this major contract, see the recent upgrades in air raid sirens.