Government purchases of cars fell by almost a third in 2014

In January-November 2014 government customers was announced 9728 tenders, while in the same period last year the figure was 13578. The amount of funds allocated by government agencies and departments for the purchase of cars in 2014 amounted to 29 billion. rubles, which is 9% less than in 2013.

It is noting that the most noticeable drop in public demand for cars had at the beginning of 2014. Thus, in the first quarter of 2014, it was announced 3 times less tender than in January-March 2013th. This is probably due to the entry into force at the beginning of the year the law on the contract system. At that time, government customers have not yet adapted to №44-FL and tried once again to not engage in procurement.