An electronic procurement platform has been launched as part of the national project to modernize housing, communal services, and energy. The Ministry of Industry and Construction is currently testing an algorithm designed to handle routine document work and the knowledge base.
What happened
The main control tool on the platform is a built-in analytical dashboard. It allows tracking key tender indicators in real time and promptly identifying problems. Now the focus has shifted to automating routine tasks: the SKAI-Contract AI module has been deployed in a test environment on the platform.
The algorithm’s task is to help users navigate complex procurement procedures. The module accesses the accumulated knowledge base and takes over the processing of standard questions and documents, reducing the time required to prepare applications.
Why it matters
Zhannat Dubirova emphasized the ministry’s approach: the effectiveness of digital transformation is evaluated by specific changes in operational processes, rather than a simple count of implemented services.
This appears to be a signal of a shift in approach: specialized agencies are looking to artificial intelligence as a practical tool to reduce bureaucratic burden, moving away from simple vanity implementations.
What’s next
In addition to procurement, the ministry is betting on Industry 4.0 technologies. The implementation of equipment monitoring systems, industrial analytics, and digital twins should increase enterprise productivity. If the testing of SKAI-Contract is successful, the algorithm will be able to significantly accelerate supplier consulting and the processing of standard documentation in infrastructure projects.