GOV.KZ – Single platform for the digital resources of government agencies
In January 2025, a new Law "On Public Procurement" was enacted in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It aims to improve the quality of purchased goods, works, and services, simplify procurement procedures, and further digitalize the industry.
One of the key innovations was the creation of the Unified Procurement Platform-an information system of the authorized body in the field of public procurement, providing a single point of access to electronic services for public procurement and procurement carried out in accordance with the Law
"On Procurement of Certain Entities in the Quasi-Public Sector".
In implementation of the Law "On Public Procurement", a Unified Procurement Platform has been launched, integrated with the government procurement web portal, as well as the platforms of quasi-public sector entities and JSC Samruk-Kazyna(goszakup.gov.kz, mitwork.kz, zakup.sk.kz).
To analyze and consolidate information on regulated procurement, in 2025,
work was completed to integrate procedures for state educational procurement services and student meal procurement (goszakup.gov.kz), the portal
for procurement of medicines, medical products, and services (fms.ecc.kz),
the web portal for procurement for medical organizations (med.ecc.kz), and the procurement platforms of natural monopoly entities (eurasiantech-tender.kz, caspytender.kz, zakup-besk.kz, etbemp.kz, ets-tender.kz, sic.kz, mp.kz, e-port.kz).
Thus, as of April 28, 2026, 46,793 users were registered on the Unified Procurement Platform.
This year, measures are planned to expand the functionality of the Unified Procurement Platform, including integration with the subsoil user procurement platform (tizilim.gov.kz).
These measures are aimed at simplifying the user experience by providing unified access to all regulated procurement processes through a single-window system.
Overall, the launch of the Unified Procurement Platform is an important step
in the digital transformation of Kazakhstan's procurement system. The new model promotes greater transparency of procedures, fosters competition, and creates
a modern, open, and efficient environment for all participants in the procurement process.
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The Public Institution «Department of Public Procurement of East Kazakhstan Region», located at: 59/1 Kazakhstan Street, Ust-Kamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan Region, Republic of Kazakhstan, announces the conduct of an internal analysis of corruption risks from June 1, 2026 to July 1, 2026.
The purpose of the internal analysis of corruption risks is to identify and eliminate the causes and conditions contributing to corruption offenses, as well as to improve the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions regarding the internal analysis of corruption risks, you may contact us through the following channels:
Telephone: 8 (7232) 700-233
E-mail: gz_vko@mail.ruThe anti-corruption policy of the Public Institution «Department of Public Procurement of East Kazakhstan Region» is a set of interconnected principles, procedures and measures aimed at preventing corruption in the institution’s activities.
The main objectives of the anti-corruption policy are:
— prevention of corruption, including identification and elimination of causes and conditions contributing to corruption manifestations;
— ensuring liability for corruption offenses;
— formation of anti-corruption culture among employees.The main tasks of the anti-corruption policy are:
— identifying and eliminating causes contributing to corruption;
— minimizing the risk of employees being involved in corruption activities;
— ensuring transparency in employees’ activities;
— improving measures aimed at developing anti-corruption awareness;
— monitoring the effectiveness of anti-corruption activities;
— ensuring compliance with the anti-corruption legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The fundamental legal act in the field of anti-corruption is the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Combating Corruption”.
Hotline numbers:
Anti-Corruption Service Call Center – 1424
Police Department of East Kazakhstan Region – 8 (7232) 23-43-32
Prosecutor’s Office of East Kazakhstan Region – 8 (7232) 24-32-99Anti-Corruption Compliance
In order to comply with the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 18, 2015 No. 410-V “On Combating Corruption”, an anti-corruption compliance service operates within the institution.
The anti-corruption compliance service operates independently from officials of the institution and is aimed at ensuring compliance with anti-corruption legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as preventing corruption risks.
Reporting corruption offenses
If you encounter corruption manifestations by employees of the institution or become aware of corruption offenses, you may report them in the following ways:
- By telephone: +7 (7232) 700-233
- In writing to the following address: 070000, Republic of Kazakhstan, East Kazakhstan Region, Ust-Kamenogorsk, 59/1 Kazakhstan Street, 8th floor, Public Institution «Department of Public Procurement of East Kazakhstan Region»
- By e-mail: gz_vko@mail.ru
Within the framework of the new Law "On Public Procurement," which entered into force on January 1, 2025, a Unified Procurement Platform has been launched in Kazakhstan. This platform combines public procurement and procurement of the quasi-public sector. Now suppliers can participate in tenders through a single portal, which greatly simplifies the process, since earlier authorization had to be carried out separately in each system.
The new platform covers the procurement of all government agencies, national companies, holdings, enterprises and organizations with a state share of more than 50%, as well as the Samruk-Kazyna Foundation and its subsidiaries. This creates equal access for all participants in the procurement process to participate in regulated purchases.
The advantages of the platform are: one portal for entering all types of regulated purchases, full transparency of procedures, monitoring and analysis of all types of purchases in one system, reflection of personal settings of users in your personal account.
On the basis of the platform, an analytical module has been developed that displays information on planned and conducted purchases in the context of methods, plans, contracts, regions, budget types, and reporting administrators.
This year, the following procurements have been connected to the Unified Procurement Platform: student meals, state educational procurement, public-private partnerships, and the procurement of medicines and medical devices under the State Medical and Healthcare Procurement Program.
Next year, work is planned to connect natural monopoly entities and subsoil users to the platform of procurement sites.
These measures are aimed at simplifying and unifying procurement procedures, increasing the openness and transparency of regulated procurement.
A new Tax Code will come into effect in Kazakhstan on January 1, 2026. In this regard, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan clarifies the procedure for accounting for value-added tax when planning and executing public procurement.
According to the Law "On Public Procurement" dated July 1, 2024, annual public procurement plans are formed on the basis of approved budgets and individual financing plans. In accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, annual plans are are prepared excluding VAT, including a preliminary annual plan and the amount of advances.
Moreover, the terms for paying VAT and excise taxes are reflected not in the plan, but directly in the contract concluded following the procurement process. This complies with tax and customs legislation.
The Tax Code stipulates that VAT is levied on the sale of goods, works, and services, and the date of completion is the date of transfer of the goods or the signing of the certificate of completion of works or services rendered. Effective January 1, 2026, the VAT rate is 16% and applies to all taxable sales, including those under previously concluded contracts.
Suppliers who are VAT payers are required to issue invoices in accordance with the requirements of the Tax Code. If the supplier changes the status of the VAT payer, the Law allows amendments to the public procurement contract in terms of adjusting the contract amount for the corresponding tax amount. At the same time, the quality and terms of delivery remain unchanged.
The public procurement web portal automatically takes into account the status of the supplier and generates the VAT amount for the contract, and also provides for the division of the cost by item into taxable and non-taxable VAT.
Thus, starting from January 1, 2026, when executing government procurement contracts, a VAT rate of 16% is applied, regardless of the date of conclusion of the contract, if the supplier is a VAT payer at the time of turnover.
The task of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan is to make the application of VAT in public procurement as transparent and understandable as possible for all participants. For this, the web portal of public procurement has been technically improved. The system now automatically determines whether the vendor is a VAT payer and adjusts the total amount of the contract. This approach is designed to eliminate possible discrepancies, reduce the number of disputes and ensure uniform application of tax legislation.
Public procurement around the world plays an important role in supporting domestic business. Through the system of state orders, small and medium-sized enterprises receive a stable source of sales and the opportunity to develop production. The state, in turn, stimulates localization and the creation of new jobs, providing preferences to domestic suppliers, including price advantages and simplified procedures for participating in tenders. This approach not only contributes to the growth of entrepreneurship, but also reduces the dependence of the domestic market on imports, strengthening the country's economic stability.
The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Procurement" is aimed at creating favorable conditions for domestic entrepreneurs and stimulating domestic production. One of the support tools is the provision of specific preferences for Kazakhstani companies. In particular, priority is provided for the purchase of goods, works and services of domestic origin, which ensures the predominant participation of national manufacturers in competitive procedures. In addition, the law establishes a mandatory advance payment of 30%, which allows businesses to have stable financial resources for the timely fulfillment of obligations.
Also, domestic suppliers are exempted from all types of security both for the execution of the contract and for advance security. In the event of penalties, their amount is reduced to no more than 3% of the total amount of the contract. This approach makes participation in public procurement more affordable and less risky for domestic producers. As a result, these measures not only increase the financial stability of business, but also contribute to the development of industrial potential, employment growth and strengthening the economy of Kazakhstan.
Currently, there are 6 decrees of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, establishing exemptions from the national regime. They cover 4,834 names of goods, works and services, including:
light industry goods (PP RK dated 19.02.2024 No. 99);
goods of mechanical engineering, chemical, construction industry and food products (PP RK dated 16.03.2024 No. 191);
furniture and engineering products (PP RK dated 16.03.2024 No. 190);
software and electronic products (PP RK dated 20.03.2024 No. 207);
blood sampling system (veterinary) (PP RK dated 07.06.2024 No. 447);
A3 and A4 paper (PP RK dated 07.10.2025 No. 824).
In addition, the Law "On Public Procurement" provides for a mechanism for concluding offtake contracts that ensure the guaranteed sale of products of domestic enterprises.
In order to further strengthen support for domestic business on June 24 this year. Amendments were made to the Rules for the implementation of public procurement, providing for:
increase in advance payment from 30% to 50%;
extension of the minimum delivery period from 15 to 60 calendar days;
reduction of payment terms from 30 to 10 working days.
As a result of the measures taken, there has been a significant increase in the volume of cooperation with domestic producers. So, in 2025, 138,702 contracts were concluded for a total of 397 billion tenge, while for the same period in 2024 - 107,658 contracts worth 199 billion tenge.
A new law came into force in Kazakhstan on January 1, 2025.
"On public procurement". Its implementation has already yielded tangible results. Thus, due to the shortening of the procedures, contracts worth 8.4 trillion tenge were concluded. This indicates an increase in the efficiency of the system and an increase in the transparency of processes.
Special attention is paid to the support of domestic producers. In 2025, 127,159 contracts were concluded with them for a total amount of 381 billion tenge, which is 33% more in number and 120% more in amount compared to last year. At the same time, the procedure for reviewing complaints has been completely revised. Now they are considered by the procurement organizer himself, and when applying to the court, the procedures are not suspended. This reduced the number of complaints by 25%.
The terms of tenders (auctions) have been reduced to 10 calendar days. And the competition using the rating-point system is held automatically, without the participation of the competition commission for 5 working days. A turnkey contract mechanism has also been introduced, where the contractor is responsible for the full cycle of project implementation, which increases efficiency
and responsibility. Additionally, non-price criteria have been introduced in the form of negative values, eliminating the monopoly position of individual companies and increasing the responsibility of contractors.
To support regional business, construction companies receive bonus points (2%), and the share of work subcontracted has been reduced from 50% to 30%. There is also a limit of no more than 3 objects (work experience) per year included in the competition, as a criterion affecting the competitive price offer. These measures promote discipline in the industry and an even distribution of purchases.
The law also provides for purchases necessary to prevent emergencies, and a public monitoring mechanism has been introduced to involve citizens. An important step was the creation of a single public procurement platform based on the Center for Electronic Finance JSC, which integrated all existing platforms (goszakup.gov.kz , zakup.sk.kz , mitwork.kz ).
Currently, the entire public procurement process (from planning to payment) is carried out electronically on the web portal www.goszakup.gov.kz . This ensured full automation of all business processes.
The electronic format covers all procedures: procurement, conclusion and registration of contracts, use of electronic bank guarantees, registration of acts of delivery of goods, performance of works and provision of services, electronic invoices and invoices for payment.
The wide integration of the web portal with the information systems of government agencies makes it possible to automatically check potential suppliers for compliance with qualification requirements, the presence or absence of tax and court debts, as well as participation in the register of unscrupulous suppliers. This significantly increased transparency and eliminated the human factor in decision-making.
According to an international study by Global Data Barometer, Kazakhstan's procurement system ranks 3rd in the world in terms of accessibility and transparency.
Since January 1, 2025, the new Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Public Procurement" has been put into effect. One of its goals was to create a Single procurement platform that unites all types of regulated procurement: public procurement, procurement of quasi-public sector entities, procurement of the National Welfare Fund, as well as procurement of catering for educational institutions and others.
The unified procurement platform was created on the basis of JSC "Center for Electronic Finance" and integrated with existing systems goszakup.gov.kz , zakup.sk .kz and mitwork.kz . It is integrated with more than 20 government information systems, including the Judicial Cabinet, Treasury-Client, the Register of Debtors, the Register of Real Estate, the e-Licensing system and others.
The launch of a Single Platform has provided transparent, convenient and unified access to all types of regulated purchases. The new approach will increase the level of competition among suppliers, reduce the risks of unfair practices and ensure more efficient use of budget funds.
Venue: East Kazakhstan Region, Ust-Kamenogorsk city, Table Tennis Center, 82/8 Satpayev Avenue
Date: September 26, 2025
As part of the International Investment Forum "Altai Invest–2025," participants will have the opportunity to discuss mechanisms for implementing investment initiatives, as well as prospects for creating joint business ideas in the territory of East Kazakhstan.
The forum program includes B2B meetings on current issues, an exhibition of investment projects in the fields of industry, agriculture, energy, and tourism, a plenary session, panel discussions, as well as the signing of memorandums and agreements.
Forum Objective:
The purpose of the forum is to comprehensively present the investment and export potential of the East Kazakhstan Region, discuss mechanisms for implementing joint projects, identify new growth points in key economic sectors, and promote the region as a reliable and attractive partner on the international stage.
Forum Tasks:
Create favorable conditions for establishing mutually beneficial economic relations and strengthening friendly partnership ties through the implementation of joint initiatives and the development of institutional dialogue.
Expand international, interregional, and cross-border investment cooperation, stimulate the growth of direct investments, and develop mutual tourism exchange.
Strengthen trade and economic ties, as well as create a favorable environment for developing transport and logistics partnerships, including increasing transit transportation volumes and integration into regional transport corridors.
The forum will be attended by Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassadors of the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Turkey, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Armenia; the General Consul of the Russian Federation; representatives of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation; representatives of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan; regions of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China; regions of Mongolia, foreign and Kazakhstan companies; bloggers from the United States of America, Federal Republic of Germany, the People’s Republic of China, financial institutions, quasi-governmental organizations, and others.
PROGRAM
International Investment Forum
«Altai Invest–2025»
September 26, 2025, Ust-Kamenogorsk
Table Tennis Center, 82/8 Satpayev Avenue
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September 26, 2025
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08.00-09.00 |
Registration / Enterprise Exhibition – 1st Floor |
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09.00-09.45 |
Official Opening Ceremony – 3rd Floor |
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09:45 – 11:00 |
Plenary Session – 3rd Floor Topic: «Development Strategy of the East Kazakhstan Region until 2030». |
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Topic: Key Directions of the East Kazakhstan Region Development Strategy until 2029. |
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Topic: «Industry – the Foundation of East Kazakhstan's Economy». |
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Topic: «East Kazakhstan on the Map of the 500 Largest Companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan». |
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Topic: Investment Advantages and Prospects of East Kazakhstan |
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11:00 – 11:15 |
Coffee Break |
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11:15 – 12:30 |
Panel Discussion №1. East Kazakhstan Business Council. Topic: «A Local Business Leaders' Perspective on the Development of East Kazakhstan» |
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Discussion Participants: Andrey Pavlovich Lazarev – Managing Director, LLP «Kazzinc» Representative of the «AITAS» Company Seilzhan Zhirenovich Sailaubayev – General Director, LLP «Vostok-Moloko» Anna Ervinovna Aberle – Head of LLP «Emil» Mukhtar Serikovich Toibazarov – Director and Founder of LLP «Five Stars» Representative of EBRD/ IFC / Eurobak |
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14.00 – 14.10 |
Award Ceremony by the Akim of East Kazakhstan Region for the «Best Investment Project of East Kazakhstan 2023–2024» |
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14.10-14.25 |
Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Agreements – 3rd Floor |
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14:30 – 15:15 |
Panel Session № 2. 3rd Floor. Topic: «East Kazakhstan — Territory of Sustainable Growth» |
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Topic: Regional Features and Advantages of East Kazakhstan |
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Topic: Perspective Investment Projects of the Region |
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Topic: Investment Opportunities in the Fat and Oil industry |
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Topic: Preferences for Companies with Foreign Participation |
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Coffee Break. |
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15:30 – 16:45
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Panel Session № 3. 3rd Floor. Topic: Practical Issues of the Region’s Future Growth
Panel Participants: CRC, Local Business, University/Expert, JSC «SEC «Ertis», PPP Center |
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Tools and Methods of Attracting Investments. |
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Public and Private Investments: Ratio, Priorities, and Importance. |
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Labor Resources of East Kazakhstan: Opportunities and Risks. |
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Small Business: Significance and Role in Regional Development. |
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15:30 – 16:45 |
Panel Session № 4. 3rd Floor Topic: Sectoral Priorities of East Kazakhstan |
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Topic: Prospects for Deep Oil Processing |
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Topic: Gastro Tours and Elite Tourism. Opportunities in Ski Tourism |
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Topic: Water and Forest Resources of East Kazakhstan as Growth Opportunities |
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Topic: Expectations and Opportunities Through the Eyes of a Foreign Guest |
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15:30 – 16:45 |
B2B Meetings. 3rd Floor. |
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17:00 – 17:15 |
Closing Remarks. Forum Summary. |
Forum Sponsors
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We would like to inform you that on August 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., a public discussion of the results of the internal analysis of corruption risks of the State Enterprise "State Procurement Department of East Kazakhstan Region" was held at the address: 59/1 Kazakhstan Street, Ust-Kamenogorsk city, East Kazakhstan region.
Since January 2025, a new Law "On Public Procurement" has entered into force, aimed at improving the quality of purchased goods, works, and services, simplifying procurement procedures and further automating them.
One of the important tools for implementing the provisions of the Law is the web portal of public procurement, which provides a single point of access to electronic public procurement services for all participants in the procurement process.
Due to the complete digitalization of procedures (from planning to the fulfillment of contractual obligations, procedures are automated), the web portal has become a guarantee of openness, accountability and accessibility of information for all stakeholders.
So, taking into account the new Law in 2025 on the web portal:
- the terms of the competition have been shortened (discussion of the tender documentation from 5 to 2 working days; acceptance of applications from 15 to 5 working days; consideration of applications from 10 to 3 working days);
- a new procedure for appealing the results of purchases has been implemented. In order to conduct the procurement promptly and avoid delaying the procedure, complaints are considered by the procurement organizers themselves;
- work continues on the priority purchase of domestically produced goods on the web portal by establishing exemptions from the national regime in order to support the domestic market;in order to support small and medium-sized businesses, priority procurement of goods, works and services has been established, the cost of which does not exceed 50,000 MCI from this category of entities;
- in order to promote competition and protect business, applications from suppliers who are government agencies and quasi-public sector entities are automatically rejected by the web portal if there are at least two applications from suppliers who are private business entities.
In addition, a Single procurement platform has been launched on the basis of a Single Operator, through integration with existing procurement sites (goszakup.gov.kz , zakup.sk.kz , mitwork.kz), which provides a single access point for participation in public procurement, procurement of national companies and procurement of the Samruk-Kazyna Fund.
Based on the results of the measures taken on the web portal:
- the number of registered users amounted to more than 18 thousand customers and 102 thousand suppliers;
- the amount of concluded contracts doubled from 3.4 trillion tenge (2024) to 7.2 trillion tenge (2025);
- the number of concluded contracts increased by 23% from 870 thousand (2024) to 1,072 thousand (2025);
- the number of complaints filed was reduced by 25% from 22 thousand (2024) to 16 thousand (2025);
- the amount of contracts concluded with domestic producers increased by 137% from 150.8 billion tenge (2024) to 357.0 billion tenge (2025).
Thanks to full digitalization, every step in the procurement process is recorded in the electronic system and automatically saved on the portal. This structure contributes to the formation of a competitive environment where all suppliers have equal conditions for participation. This opens the way for new market participants and stimulates the growth of the quality of public procurement.
In addition, anyone can track purchase announcements, bidding results, concluded contracts, and customer actions. This enhances public control and reduces the risks of unfair practices.