Is there a field visit to audit the company or its projects?
Once the classification certificate is issued, a visit may be scheduled at the discretion of the agency. If the submitted information is found to be incorrect, penalties will be applied as outlined in the Contractor Classification Executive Regulations.
Which companies are approved to conduct the credit rating for the fast-track path?
"The currently approved companies Is:
National Housing Company"
National Housing Company"
What are the key factors contributing to raising the classification score?
"Several key factors help increase the score, such as:
The number of employees in the establishment (depending on the role in the classification sector),
Their experience,
The percentage of Saudi employees,
The percentage of Saudi women,
Administrative governance and risk management,
Diversified income sources,
Use of modern technologies in projects."
The number of employees in the establishment (depending on the role in the classification sector),
Their experience,
The percentage of Saudi employees,
The percentage of Saudi women,
Administrative governance and risk management,
Diversified income sources,
Use of modern technologies in projects."
What are the requirements to obtain the Classification Service?
The applicant is registered on the Balady platform.
A valid commercial registration.
The applicant has authority over the commercial registration, such as (owner, agent, or authorized representative).
The commercial registration activities fall within the classification-eligible activities.
Financial statements deposited on the secure government platform for financial statement submission (Qawa'em).
A valid commercial registration.
The applicant has authority over the commercial registration, such as (owner, agent, or authorized representative).
The commercial registration activities fall within the classification-eligible activities.
Financial statements deposited on the secure government platform for financial statement submission (Qawa'em).
What is the Regular (Balady) Track?
In this track, the credit rating is evaluated by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing using data from financial statements submitted via the “Qawaem” platform. If statements are missing, a guidance message appears instructing the user to upload the required documents. The establishment is rated based on its financial status, salary payment commitment, and governance mechanisms. Processing takes no more than 15 working days.
What is the Instant Accreditation Track?
A certificate is issued when the establishment scores 19 points in meeting technical standards. However, it does not qualify the establishment to participate in government tenders. No credit evaluation is required to obtain this certificate.
What are classification tracks?
To obtain a classification certificate, the contractor must obtain a technical and credit evaluation grade from the following entities:
A. Technical Evaluation:
1. Engineering Offices – Saudi Council of Engineers
2. Construction – Saudi Contractors Authority
3. Maintenance, Operation & Services – Saudi Contractors Authority
4. ICT – Digital Government Authority
5. Real Estate Development – Tasneef Investment Company
6. Exhibitions & Conferences – Classification System
7. Catering & Food Services – Classification System
8. Surveying & Geospatial – General Authority for Survey & Geospatial Information
9. Cybersecurity – National Cybersecurity Authority
B. Credit Evaluation (Tracks):
1. National Housing Company Track
A. Technical Evaluation:
1. Engineering Offices – Saudi Council of Engineers
2. Construction – Saudi Contractors Authority
3. Maintenance, Operation & Services – Saudi Contractors Authority
4. ICT – Digital Government Authority
5. Real Estate Development – Tasneef Investment Company
6. Exhibitions & Conferences – Classification System
7. Catering & Food Services – Classification System
8. Surveying & Geospatial – General Authority for Survey & Geospatial Information
9. Cybersecurity – National Cybersecurity Authority
B. Credit Evaluation (Tracks):
1. National Housing Company Track
How will the classification grades be structured in the new system?
The classification starts from Grade 5 up to Grade 1, with Grade 1 being the highest, specific to each domain.
What are the steps for contractor classification?
To apply for classification, the request must include:
1. Technical Evaluation
2. Contractor's Performance Record and Previous Projects (Optional)
3. Credit Evaluation
1. Technical Evaluation
2. Contractor's Performance Record and Previous Projects (Optional)
3. Credit Evaluation
What is the benefit of the classification system for the labor market?
The Contractor Classification System and its regulations are key reform tools. It is one of the main standards used in selecting contractors for government project awards. The system aims to assess contractors’ financial, technical, administrative, and execution capabilities to place them in an appropriate classification grade and field. It is also closely linked to the Government Tenders and Procurement Law and its executive regulations.
