The State Duma of the Russian Federation has officially passed a new law in its second and third readings. This legislation, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, will introduce greater flexibility in modifying the terms and conditions of specific government contracts.
The document amends the existing public procurement contract system by allowing significant conditions in landscaping contracts to be altered. This includes changes in the volume or types of work performed, provided such adjustments do not exceed 10% of the original contract value.
Additionally, the law permits changes to the deadlines for construction supervision contracts. This flexibility applies when the timelines for the main construction, reconstruction, or major overhaul contracts for capital construction projects are themselves modified. Construction control and author`s supervision are essential processes that run concurrently with primary construction work, ensuring quality and compliance with design specifications.
According to Alexey Govyrin, a member of the State Duma Committee on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, these amendments will alleviate the burden on both clients and contractors. They will no longer need to repeatedly re-enter into contracts for minor modifications, a process that frequently led to project delays and increased costs.
The new law is expected to significantly improve project management. Contractors will be able to implement necessary adjustments more swiftly and efficiently, remaining within budget, while construction supervision can proceed without interruptions caused by revised project timelines.
Furthermore, the legislation extends the possibility of changing essential contract terms to those signed with a single supplier, contractor, or service provider. This applies specifically when the works or services can only be carried out by a state executive body within its powers, or by the Roscosmos State Corporation, a state institution, a state unitary enterprise, or a joint-stock company whose shares are 100% owned by the Russian Federation.
The new provisions will officially come into force on January 1, 2026.
Rupert Blackwood 
Clement Ashworth