1. The user selects (Classification of City Service Providers) from the services list on the Balady platform.
2. The user logs into the system.
3. The Business Classification Main Screen appears.
4. The user selects the Type of Classification: (Establishment Classification) or (Engineering Office Classification).
5. The user enters the Unified National Number for establishments or the License Number for engineering offices and clicks (Search).
6. The system displays the Establishment Information.
7. The user clicks (Submit).
8. The system verifies whether the company holds a Technical Standards Certificate.
9. The system displays a screen with the verification results:
10. If the company does not hold a Technical Standards Certificate, a button appears directing the user to the responsible authority for technical assessment.
11. If the company holds a Technical Standards Certificate, a (Print Classification) button appears.
12. The user clicks (Certificate Attachment) to view and print the classification certificate.
1. Stable Internet Connection.
2. The user must have the required authorization to complete the procedure.
3. The user must be logged into the Balady platform.
4. The classification request must not be deleted.
It is required to obtain a minimum score of 19 in the technical evaluation.
الاسئلة الشائعة
Is classification mandatory for companies and institutions in targeted sectors to operate in the Kingdom, whether for government or private projects?
Classification is mandatory for companies and institutions in the targeted sectors only for government projects.
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
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
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.
Are there any fees for the new Classification Certificate?
Currently, the classification service does not include any fees or invoice generation within the Balady platform. However, there may be fees outside the platform for obtaining the credit rating or technical rating, and these vary depending on the sector, size of the entity, and the path selected by the beneficiary.
What are the benefits of obtaining a classification certificate for an establishment?
A contractor who is not classified cannot have their offer accepted, even if it results in savings for the public treasury. Article (3) of the Contractor Classification Law states: “Ministries, government agencies, and entities with legal personality may not accept any offer or bid for a project subject to classification unless the contractor is classified, and the project falls within the field and grade for which the contractor is classified.” Article (16) of the Executive Regulations of the Government Tenders and Procurement Law also requires bidders to adhere to the classification field and financial limits of their grade, otherwise their offer will be rejected.
Do joint ventures require all entities to have the same classification grade to participate in government tenders?
If two or more entities form a joint venture to execute a project, each must be classified in the relevant field. At least one entity must hold the required or higher classification grade, while the others may hold a grade equal to or one grade lower than the required grade for the project.
I have a new contracting company that hasn't completed a year to provide financial statements. What is the procedure to obtain classification?
"New (startup) establishments can obtain classification through the Instant Accreditation service, provided they achieve a technical standards score of 19 or higher.
