Supply of new low-floor buses with a length of 8.2 to 10.5 m, including essential and consumable spare parts, equipment and tools for maintenance and repair and related services for a total amount of up to EUR 4,500,000.00, excluding VAT and, where applicable, customs duties

Sector
Transport Sector
Stream
Comprehensive development of public transport and urban infrastructure
Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study
Project Status
Investment Feasibility Study
Entry into Portfolio
State level of SP
Implementation
Completion

General information

Description of the project

The project involves the supply of new low-floor buses ranging in length from 8.2 to 10.5 m, as well as sets of basic and consumable spare parts, tools and equipment for maintenance and repair. The supply also includes related services necessary to put the buses into operation and ensure their reliable operation. The aim of the project is to renew and modernize the city's bus fleet to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of public transport.

The purpose of the project

Main goal:

Meeting demand

Secondary goal:

Improving the equality of wealth distribution, Improving the condition of infrastructure, Improving the quality of services

Description of the purpose of the project and ways to achieve it

The main goal of the project is to modernize and increase the efficiency of the city's public transport system by purchasing new low-floor buses. The project is aimed at: restoring the technical fleet of public transport; improving the mobility of the population, including low-mobility groups; increasing the regularity and reliability of transportation, creating new routes to remote areas of the city. Procurement of buses in accordance with the technical specification in the amount of 26 units, training of infrastructure and personnel, integration of buses into the transport network and monitoring of efficiency.

Problems and solutions resulting from project implementation

The public transport system faces a number of critical problems related to the outdated bus fleet and insufficient technical support: high level of wear and tear of rolling stock, insufficient number of serviceable buses on the lines, increased costs for maintenance and repair, limited technical infrastructure for maintenance. The implementation of the project for the purchase of new low-floor buses and related equipment will ensure the following key results: 1. Improving the quality and regularity of transportation (stable operation of routes thanks to new, technically reliable buses; reducing travel intervals and increasing punctuality), 2. Increasing the level of safety and comfort of passengers. 3. Reducing operating costs (significant reduction in repair costs due to fleet renewal and availability of spare parts). 4. Ensuring accessibility of transport (all new buses are equipped with a low floor and elements for transporting people with reduced mobility). 5. Increasing the level of population satisfaction with transport services - improving the mobility of citizens.

Socio-economic context

Indicator

Value

Population in the geographical area of influence of the project

430000 human

Strategic Case

Strategic feasibility of the project

Sector

Transport Sector

Subsector

Public Transport

Stream

Comprehensive development of public transport and urban infrastructure

Strategic document

Стратегія розвитку територіальної громади

Task

2.1.3 Ensuring the provision of quality passenger transportation services to residents

Project objectives

Indicator
Base value
Target value
Opening new routes to remote areas of the city
0 units
3 units

Project Sustainable Development Goals

Demand for the service and its dynamics

What methodology was used to estimate demand?

Аналіз існуючого пасажиропотоку
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Has data from external sources been used in the demand assessment?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the demand forecast take into account the latest demographic and economic forecasts?

Yes
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Indicator
Year
Demand
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
1
23000 human
Annual demand for services/infrastructure
2
25000 human
Economic justification

Analysis of the project's impact on ecology and climate change

Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?

Climate change adaptation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?

None of the options are applicable

Does the planned activity have a potential positive contribution to achieving climate or environmental objectives?

Pollution prevention and control
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]
Climate change mitigation
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Is the proposed project expected to significantly harm any of the following climate or environmental objectives?

None of the options are applicable

Have the greenhouse gas emissions or emission reductions (Scope 1-2) associated with the project been calculated for a typical year and the entire project period?

No
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project require an environmental impact assessment (EIA) in accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Environmental Impact Assessment"?

Conducting an EIA is not required.
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Project sustainability and inclusivity

Identify potential gender risks of the project and indicate possible ways to overcome them:

Not applicable to my project
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Does the project provide for improving women's access to services?

The project will create jobs available to women (temporarily or permanently)
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Are civil society organizations representing women and vulnerable groups included in the consultation process?

No
[Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

Were consultations held with representatives of target groups to take into account gender equality issues in the project?

None of the options are applicable

Have the gender risks and social impacts of the project been assessed?

None of the options are applicable

Are there management and institutional mechanisms in place to ensure gender equality?

Not provided for by the project
[Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

Documents

Name
Date
Contract Mykolaiv Bus Signed UKR with invoice.pdf
18.11.2025
08:58:54 UTC
Economic justification.docx
22.12.2025
07:28:07 UTC

Alternative technical solutions

Technical Solution 1

Replacement of supplier for the purchase of low-floor buses

Technical Solution 2

Use of alternative modes of transport

Total costs225'000'003 UAH118'700'000 UAH
  • For preparation
    • 1 UAH3'000'000 UAH
  • For implementation
    • 225'000'000 UAH65'000'000 UAH
  • For operation
    • 1 UAH49'500'000 UAH
  • For closing
    • 1 UAH1'200'000 UAH
    Average annual costs25'000'000 UAH5'500'000 UAH
    Project duration, incl.120 months72 months
  • Deadline for developing a FFS
    • 12 months12 months
  • Implementation period
    • 108 months60 months
    Service life180 months108 months
    Target indicatorsDefined Defined
    Technical Solution Status
    Active

    [The technical approach was selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

    Rejected

    [The technical approach was not selected for further detailed analysis or implementation.]

    Components of a technical solution
    To components
    2
    To components
    0

    Commercial Justification

    Supplier and contractor market assessment

    Is the project likely to attract a sufficient number of bidders to ensure real competition that will encourage bidders to think innovatively and maximize the quality of their proposals?
    Yes

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Is the project of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises?
    Yes

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Will the project involve national or international suppliers and contractors?
    Yes, both national and international

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Has an analysis of available procurement options been conducted for the technical solution?
    Yes

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    What procurement strategy was chosen for the project implementation, and what justifies its feasibility in the context of the market and project objectives?
    Проєкт реалізується шляхом проведення відкритої конкурентної процедури закупівлі, що є найбільш ефективним та прозорим методом у контексті ринкової ситуації та цілей проєкту. Така стратегія дозволяє залучити широке коло виробників, забезпечити оптимальне співвідношення ціни та якості, мінімізувати ризики та гарантувати відповідність технічних характеристик автобусів потребам замовника.

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    What approaches are planned to be used to ensure transparency, competition, and efficiency in the procurement process?
    Проведення закупівлі через відкритий тендер, що забезпечує рівний доступ усіх потенційних учасників.

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    What types of procurement procedures are envisaged by the project (open tender, negotiated procedure, competitive dialogue, etc.)?
    Open competitive bidding

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Pre-market engagement
    Збір інформації про наявні моделі, комплектації, ціни, терміни поставки та гарантійні умови. Отримання попередніх комерційних пропозицій для формування реалістичного бюджету.

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Potential market participants
    Попередні консультації проводилися з метою оцінки наявності постачальників, доступних технічних рішень та умов співпраці.

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Market readiness assessment
    Ринок має достатню кількість кваліфікованих постачальників та виробників низькопідлогових автобусів довжиною 8,2–10,5 м.

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Financial justification

    Total project budget

    Total preliminary budget225'000'003 UAH118'700'000 UAH
    Capital costs225'000'003 UAH118'700'000 UAH
    Operational costs0 UAH0 UAH

    Preliminary cost breakdown

    Operating costs for implementation0 UAH0 UAH
    For preparation1 UAH3'000'000 UAH
    For implementation225'000'000 UAH65'000'000 UAH
    For operation1 UAH49'500'000 UAH
    For closing1 UAH1'200'000 UAH
    Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
    Yes
    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]
    Were the methodological recommendations approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine applied when calculating the indicative budget?
    Yes
    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Average project cost per service recipient

    Service UnitВартість одиниці продукції
    Service Unit Cost9'500'000 UAH

    Profitability of the project

    Is the project expected to generate income?NoNo
    Is the project self-sustaining?No

    Availability of services

    Has an analysis been conducted of the accessibility of services for consumers and their financial ability to pay the established tariffs?
    No – analysis not performed

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project Financing Mechanisms

    Are funding sources and mechanisms identified?

    Source and MechanismYesNo

    Funding Sources

    Approved Funds0 UAH0 UAH
    Expected Funds360'473'012 UAH0 UAH

    Public-private partnership

    Has a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the project's suitability for implementation through a PPP mechanism been conducted?
    No, no assessment was conducted.

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Are there, after conducting an appropriate study, private investors interested in the possibility of implementing the project in the PPP format?
    No

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Management Rationale

    Team competencies

    Determine which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation can be provided by the project initiator's own project team (without involving external advisors)
    Strategic justification - analysis of the strategic feasibility of the project

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Economic justification - economic analysis

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project management - communication with stakeholders

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project management - risk management

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Economic justification - social and gender analysis

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project management - public consultations

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Economic feasibility study - technical expertise

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Business case - analysis of available procurement options

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project management - legal support

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Strategic rationale - SDG compliance analysis

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project management - working with international financial organizations (IFOs)

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Financial analysis - financial analysis

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Strategic rationale - demand analysis

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Economic justification - environmental expertise

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Business case - analysis of the market environment

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Does the team have experience implementing similar projects?
    No, this is the first project of its kind.

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Identify which competencies/expertise required for successful project preparation and implementation need to be strengthened by engaging independent experts or consultants
    None of the options are applicable
    Is there an understanding of where to find relevant experts and consultants?
    No, I need help.

    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Is the project management structure defined: working group, chair, project team?
    Yes

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    What categories of experts and consultants have already been involved at the project preparation stage?
    Specialists in interaction with international financial organizations (IFOs)

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Financial consultants/modelers

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Legal consultants

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Commercial experts

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Economic analysts

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Strategic consultants

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Technical experts

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Management experts / project managers

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Are there plans to involve experts and consultants for further implementation of the project?
    No

    [Response was provided in the Investment Feasibility Study]

    Risk assessment

    Technical riskDefinedUndefined
    Financial riskDefinedUndefined
    Results of the feasibility analysis
    Project Preparation Program Engagement and Funding Needs

    Is there ongoing cooperation or support within the framework of international technical assistance (ITA) or from other donor or government agencies?

    No
    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Does the project require preparation assistance from Project Preparation Programs (PPF)?

    None of the options are applicable

    Does the project require additional preparation assistance from Project Preparation Facilities (PPF)?

    None of the options are applicable
    Need for financing

    Does the project require additional funding for preparation?

    No
    [Response was provided in the Preliminary Investment Feasibility Study]

    Project Approval History

    DateDecision NumberPortfolioProject StatusDecisionReasons
    11/12/2025SP-L-111225-B9641D3CCommunity SPInvestment Feasibility StudyCancellation of the decision to include in a joint venture-
    22/12/2025SP-L-221225-B0DF6444Community SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude-
    27/02/2026SP-N-270226-42935042State SPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude-
    30/12/2025SPP-L-301225-4449901BCommunity SPPInvestment Feasibility StudyInclude-