The terms of state contract in the context of adoption of the law on contract system of procurement for municipal needs

The reform of the state procurement system is in process. The Federal Law dated 05.04.2013 № 44-FZ “Concerning the contract system of procurement of goods, works and services for state and municipal needs" has been adopted. The new law is aimed, among other things, at preventing of legal disputes associated with the state contract and its terms. The article considers the civil-law aspects of the innovations. The legal regulation and novelties of the state (municipal) contract terms are analyzed. The author discusses some substantial contract terms, such as subject matter (including object), price, guarantees of contract performance, liability of the parties. The legal novels and the prospects of legislative improvement of the regarded sphere are reviewed as well.