Category: Contracts & management
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
Etimad is the Saudi government platform for tenders and public procurement, where tender documents are bought and bids submitted electronically.
Why it matters on a project
Contractors working with government bodies need up-to-date registration and daily monitoring of tenders, query deadlines and submission dates.
Common mistake
Missing the clarification deadline and finding ambiguities in the documents too late.
Frequently asked questions
Is registration on Etimad free?
Registration is open to establishments; some tenders charge a fee for the documents.
Which documents are usually needed to bid?
Commercial registration, Zakat certificate, GOSI, classification where required, and the technical and financial bids.
Related terms
- Tender documents (conditions)The documents defining tender conditions, specifications and evaluation criteria.
- Engineer’s estimateThe cost estimate prepared by the consultant or owner to compare contractor offers.
- Bill of quantities (BOQ)A list of work items with description, unit and quantity, priced item by item.
- FIDIC contractsInternational standard forms of engineering contract defining rights, notices, claims and change management.
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