In brief
Governs classification of contractors working with government bodies, issuing and renewing classification certificates, and penalties, replacing the Contractors Classification Law of 1427H.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Breaches carry one or more penalties including downgrading the classification (Article 15), and committee decisions may be challenged before the Administrative Court (Article 16).
- A classification certificate is required to bid for government works in the covered fields; renew it before it expires.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Classification certificates
- Renewal
- Penalties
- Appeals
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/9 · 18/1/1443H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
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