JSC "Ukrposhta" has concluded a contract for the supply of electricity in 2027 with LLC "Energo Zbut Trans", which belongs to the corporate structure of "Ukrzaliznytsia". The cost of the procurement is UAH 274.83 million, and the supplier's trade margin is only 3 kopecks per kilowatt-hour.
This was reported on November 10 by "Nashi Groshi" with reference to the results of the procurement in the Prozorro system.
The contract was concluded on November 3. Under its terms, the supplier must provide "Ukrposhta" with 32 million kWh of electricity during 2027. Electricity was ordered without distribution services.
The initial estimated price is about UAH 8.59 per kWh including VAT. At the same time, the actual cost of electricity will change depending on market conditions.
The contract provides for formulaic pricing. It takes into account the market cost of electricity, relevant tariffs, and the supplier's margin. Therefore, the indicated cost per kilowatt-hour is not fixed for the entire contract period.
A special feature of the procurement was the low trade margin of the winner. According to "Nashi Groshi", the margin of LLC "Energo Zbut Trans" is UAH 0.03 per kWh, or 3 kopecks. This is significantly less than in a number of other electricity supply contracts compared by journalists.
Provided the entire stipulated volume of electricity is supplied, the margin of 3 kopecks would correspond to approximately UAH 960 thousand per year. At the same time, this amount does not equal the supplier's net profit, as it does not take into account its costs and other working conditions in the energy market.
The procurement was conducted through a request for price proposals procedure. According to Prozorro, the subject of the contract is the supply of electricity from January 1 to December 31, 2027 for "Ukrposhta" facilities in the territory controlled by Ukraine.
LLC "Energo Zbut Trans" specializes in the supply of electricity. Its owner is LLC "Zbut Energy LTD", founded by "Ukrzaliznytsia". The relevant corporate structure was formed in accordance with the order of the Cabinet of Ministers dated February 3, 2021.
The company already has experience with large contracts with state customers. In particular, it previously supplied electricity to "Ukrzaliznytsia" itself and other budgetary institutions and state enterprises.
The low margin in this contract in itself does not indicate a violation of the law. The final costs of "Ukrposhta" for the purchased electricity will depend on actual consumption and market prices during 2027.
Based on materials from: "Nashi Groshi", Prozorro
