Technical evaluation for obtaining a classification (Tassnif) certificate in Saudi Arabia
The classification system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the basic tools adopted by government agencies to regulate the contracting and engineering services sector, which contributes to ensuring the quality of implemented projects and enhancing the efficiency of companies operating in this field. The classification system aims to evaluate companies based on their financial, technical and administrative capabilities, and determines their eligibility to implement government and private projects according to specific standards.
The classification certificate is one of the basic requirements for any establishment wishing to implement government projects or participate in official tenders, as this certificate ensures that the company has the necessary efficiency to implement projects according to the approved standards. The classification is based on two main evaluations: financial evaluation and technical evaluation, and in this article we will highlight the technical evaluation as one of the most important factors affecting the classification of establishments.
Technical evaluation and its importance in obtaining a classification certificate
Technical evaluation is an essential element in the company classification process, as it aims to measure the technical and organizational capabilities of the facility and its readiness to implement projects efficiently and with high quality. This evaluation is conducted by the competent authorities based on several basic criteria, including:
Previous experience and implemented projects
The company’s record is examined in terms of the number of projects it has implemented, their sizes, specializations, and its success in implementing them according to the required timetables and quality. The greater the number of successful and completed projects, the higher the company’s technical evaluation.
Human resources and technical specializations
The efficiency of the company’s human resources is evaluated in terms of the number of engineers and technicians, their educational levels, and their practical experience, in addition to their possession of accredited professional certificates. The extent to which these specializations are compatible with the requirements of the projects that the company seeks to implement is also considered.
Technical equipment and supplies
Equipment and machinery play a crucial role in implementing projects efficiently, so their availability, quality, periodic maintenance, and compatibility with the nature of the projects that the facility is working on are evaluated.
Administrative System and Quality
The company’s internal administrative systems are evaluated, including project management policies, planning, quality control, and safety procedures, as these factors are essential in improving productivity and ensuring implementation in accordance with approved professional standards.
Company’s commitment to standards and regulations
The company’s professional licenses and permits are reviewed, in addition to its commitment to local and international labor systems and regulations, to ensure that they meet all legal and professional requirements.
Technical evaluation and its importance in obtaining a classification certificate
Technical evaluation is an essential element in the company classification process, as it aims to measure the technical and organizational capabilities of the facility and its readiness to implement projects efficiently and with high quality. This evaluation is conducted by the competent authorities based on several basic criteria, including:
The limits of these standards vary according to the size of the facility as follows:
| Facility size | Micro | Small | Medium | Big |
| Number of employees | 1-5 | 6-49 | 50-499 | 500-above |
The criteria are divided into two groups, each group has a specific number of points:
- Basic criteria, which are worth 80 points, which are the criteria that the facility must achieve at least in order to be classified
- Additional criteria, which are worth 20 points, which are the additional criteria that can raise the degree of improvement of the facility when they exist
These criteria differ according to the sector, as does the mechanism for calculating points, according to the size of the facility. Below we will explain the basic and additional criteria approved in the real estate development sector
Real estate development sector:
Basic criteria: (80 points)
| The standard | Number of points |
| Percentage of engineers to total employees in the facility | 30 |
| Percentage of technicians to the total number of employees in the facility | 30 |
| Engineers’ experience rate | 10 |
| Technician experience rate | 10 |
Additional criteria: (20 points)
| The standard | Number of points |
| Percentage of Saudis out of the total number of employees in the facility | 5 |
| Percentage of Saudi engineers out of the total number of employees in the facility | 5 |
| Percentage of Saudis with high wages out of the total number of employees in the establishment | 5 |
| Percentage of Saudi women out of the total number of employees in the facility | 5 |
Technical evaluation and scoring mechanism
After collecting and analyzing the information, the company’s technical evaluation score is determined based on the points it achieves in each criterion. This evaluation is added to the financial and credit evaluation to obtain the final score for the classification certificate. For example, if the company obtains a technical evaluation between 70-100 points and a high financial evaluation, it will be classified in the first category, which reflects its ability to implement large and complex projects.
Why do we advise companies to rely on Tatweer Alpha Company to obtain the classification certificate?
Tatweer Alpha Company is a leading company in issuing classification certificates for all economic establishments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its various specializations.
Tatweer Alpha Company is distinguished by conducting a preliminary study of the companies to be classified in order to analyze the strengths and weaknesses, while providing a comprehensive analysis that includes all the necessary steps to improve the company’s position, in order to keep decision-makers in the establishments fully informed of all the procedures that must be followed to improve the establishment’s activity and financial figures, and thus ensure obtaining the best appropriate classification degree that reflects the correct performance of the establishment
The company develops an integrated classification plan dedicated to each case separately, so that the procedures are consistent with the company’s position to reach the best possible classification degree that reflects the company’s capabilities
High transparency in performance in addition to field experience and extensive relationships made Alpha Development Company the first choice for major companies from various sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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