Required certification · Oman
Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content
Contractor classification + public procurement
Market position
Created by Royal Decree 57/2025 (formerly the Secretariat General of the Tender Board), this authority runs contractor/supplier classification and registration (Decision 104/2022) and governs public procurement — the gateway to government work.
Oman-specific note
Get the name right — it’s the "Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content" (RD 57/2025), not the old Tender Board. Classification here is your key to government tenders. (Company capital grade comes from MOCIIP.)
Pros
- + Single authority for public tenders
- + Runs contractor classification/registration
- + Clear procurement governance
- + Local-content framework
Cons
- − Classification required to bid public work
- − Registration + documentation upkeep
- − Local-content obligations
- − Competitive, rules-heavy
Typical Oman pricing
Government (registration/classification).
Why this matters for Oman trades
The Oman Tax Authority runs 5% VAT and the phased Fawtara e-invoicing mandate (large taxpayers August 2026; all VAT-registered businesses August 2027); OSE accreditation is required for engineer work permits (since August 2025); the Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content runs contractor classification and procurement; the Ministry of Labour enforces Omanisation; municipalities issue building permits; MoHUP owns the new Oman Building Code (phasing in to 2030); and the CDAA is the national fire-safety authority.
Oman construction software selection is defined by an imminent e-invoicing mandate — the Oman Tax Authority’s Peppol-based “Fawtara” system reaches large taxpayers in August 2026 and all VAT-registered businesses by August 2027 — alongside 5% VAT, OSE engineer accreditation (now tied to work permits), contractor classification via the Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content, Omanisation quotas, municipal building permits, the new Oman Building Code, and CDAA fire safety.
Frequently asked
Is Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content a good fit for Oman trades?
Created by Royal Decree 57/2025 (formerly the Secretariat General of the Tender Board), this authority runs contractor/supplier classification and registration (Decision 104/2022) and governs public procurement — the gateway to government work. Get the name right — it’s the "Authority for Projects, Tenders and Local Content" (RD 57/2025), not the old Tender Board. Classification here is your key to government tenders. (Company capital grade comes from MOCIIP.)
What does Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content cost in Oman?
Government (registration/classification).. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Oman pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is Authority for Projects, Tenders & Local Content recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our Oman directory for required certification, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.
Other Oman vendors
Oman Tax Authority (VAT & e-invoicing)
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Oman Society of Engineers (OSE)
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Ministry of Labour / Omanisation
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Muscat Municipality (Building Permits)
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Oman Building Code (MoHUP)
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Civil Defence & Ambulance Authority (CDAA)
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