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Reference to the letter of the Union of Saudi Chambers No. 45505572 dated 12/03/1445 AH, in which we refer to what we received from the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, and in which we refer to Paragraph (3) of Article (9) of the Regulations for Preferring Local Content, Local Small and Medium Enterprises, and Listed Companies. In the financial market in business and purchases issued by Cabinet Resolution No. (245), dated 25 Rabi’ al-Awwal 1441 AH, which includes that the contractor must adhere to the instructions for delivering products included in the mandatory list, and Paragraph (1) of Article (Thirteen) which includes that the contractor must - In supply contracts - to provide the government entity with a final report within (30) daysThe end of the contract includes evidence that the products are national in accordance with the instructions issued by the Authority. We would like to inform you that the Authority has updated the instructions for delivering national products. The contractor can prove that the product is national - whether the product included in the mandatory list or the product subject to the price preference mechanism - by providing the contractor with a local content certificate for factories producing products included in the mandatory list for which a local content certificate is required and any of the following:
1- (Saber) certificate issued by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, stating that the origin of the product is national.
2- A written acknowledgment from the manufacturer or service provider according to the form prepared for this purpose, which is available on the website of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority.3- The indication of origin. The indication must be fixed in a way that is difficult to remove. The indication must be engraved, sewn, printed, or pressed, according to the nature of the product. The condition for this is that it must leave a trace upon removal.
4-Made in Saudi Arabia certificate issued by the Made in Saudi Arabia program.
5-A Saudi technical mark issued by the Made in Saudi Arabia program.
6- The product must meet the requirements of the national rules of origin issued by Ministerial Resolution No. (3852) dated 22 Dhul-Qi’dah 1442 AH, for Gulf products manufactured outside the free zones, in accordance with the unified rules for giving priority in government purchases of national products in the GCC countries (amended version) approved under Cabinet Resolution No. (167) dated 24 Rabi’ al-Thani 1435 AH.7- A certificate or license for product registration issued by a competent authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as a product registration certificate from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, the Digital Government Authority, the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, or other competent authorities.
8- A valid commercial register or self-employment document, for services included in the mandatory list.
In the event of any inquiries, you can contact the Authority’s unified contact center (19915) or email: cc@lcgpa.gov.sa
