Procurement

JSC FPC’s procurement activities are governed by the Regulations on Procurement of Goods, Works and Services for the Needs of Joint Stock Company Federal Passenger CompanyApproved by the resolution of the Board of Directors of JSC FPC (Minutes No. 4 dated 1 September 2022 as amended). based on the following laws and regulations:

  • Federal Law No. 223‑FZ On Procurement of Goods, Works and Services by Certain Types of Legal Entities dated 18 July 2011
  • Federal Law No. 135‑FZ On the Protection of Competition dated 26 July 2006
  • Resolutions and decrees of the Russian Government
  • Other documents adopted pursuant to Federal Law No. 223‑FZ

During procurement, JSC FPC is guided by the following principles:

  • Procurement transparency
  • Equality, fairness, non‑discrimination, and no unreasonable anticompetitive practices towards bidders
  • Targeted and cost‑effective use of funds to procure goods, works and services (using life cycle costing for procurement as necessary), as well as focus on reducing customer expenses
  • Unrestricted access to bidding through the elimination of non‑measurable requirements

Single sourcing is only used when expressly allowed by the Regulations on Procurement of Goods, Works and Services for the Needs of JSC FPC.

According to 2024 procurement results, JSC FPC managed to save RUB 1,857.2 million.

Based on the results of procurement procedures for goods, works and services in 2024, JSC FPC signed 4,464 agreements for a total of RUB 117.933 million, including VAT:

  • 2,552 agreements concluded as a result of competitive and contestable procurement procedures, for a total of RUB 63,142.2 million, including VAT
  • 1,391 agreements concluded with a sole supplier (contractor), for a total of RUB 12,546.1 million, including VAT
  • 521 agreements with affiliated parties of JSC FPC, for a total of RUB 42,244.5 million, including VAT

In 2024, in accordance with the requirements of Russian Government Decree No. 1352 dated 11 December 2014 “On the Peculiarities of Participation of Small and Medium Businesses in the Procurement of Goods, Works and Services by Certain Types of Legal Entities” and in order to support and develop small and medium businesses in the Russian Federation, 2,680 agreements were concluded with small and medium businesses for a total amount of RUB 20.6 billion.

Monitoring suppliers' adherence to sustainability standards

JSC FPC purchases about 70% of materials and resources on a centralised basis through the parent company's divisions. The parent company follows the methodology for accounting and assessment of environmental requirements for products, raw materials and materials purchased by business units. This document regulates the fulfilment of additional requirements and contributes to reducing the environmental stress, improving working conditions and raising economic performance through higher energy efficiency and resource conservation.