AI Set to Handle Nearly a Third of Public Procurement in Moscow

Moscow authorities plan to shift nearly a third of public procurement operations to artificial intelligence by 2030. Neural networks already help suppliers analyze documents, while virtual assistants provide round-the-clock support for users.

Routine Work Goes Digital

Kirill Purtov, head of Moscow’s Department for Competition Policy, said the city is finalizing its own data infrastructure for AI. This will enable the deployment of AI agents to take over tasks previously handled by humans.

Most of these will be standardized operations such as document verification, processing routine requests, and analyzing procurement documentation. These tasks currently take significant time for specialists, while automated systems can handle them faster and with fewer errors.

Already in Use

AI is already being used in Moscow’s procurement system. In 2025, the Unified Automated Information System for Tenders (EAIST) introduced a chatbot called AISTA, which answers questions about documentation requirements and system usage. Within a few months, the assistant processed nearly 15,000 requests.

New tools have also been introduced on the Supplier Portal. Neural networks now automatically generate summaries of contracts, highlighting key details such as subject matter, cost, timelines, and terms.

Since December 2025, some procurement webinars have also been conducted by a digital avatar, which explains legislative updates to participants.

Purtov added that automation will extend beyond consulting. AI will help forecast customer needs and analyze data on completed contracts and inventory levels, enabling more accurate procurement planning, cost reduction, and reduced workload for specialists.

The Supplier Portal already connects more than 395,000 businesses and 60,000 customers across 44 regions. More than 1,500 contracts are signed daily on the platform, and these figures are expected to grow as AI services expand.