ADNOC ICV Requirements for Suppliers

Last updated: June 2026

ADNOC requires all suppliers bidding on its contracts to hold a valid ICV certificate issued by a MoIAT-authorised certifying body. ICV typically represents 15–25 percent of ADNOC tender evaluation, and suppliers without a certificate receive a default score of zero.

ADNOC's ICV Commitment

ADNOC pioneered the ICV programme in 2018 and remains its largest participant. The company's board has approved a target of AED 220 billion to be channelled into the UAE economy through the ICV programme between 2026 and 2030, alongside AED 200 billion in projects to be awarded between 2026 and 2028 under the Industrial Resilience Programme. ADNOC has also set a target of purchasing AED 90 billion in locally manufactured products by 2030.

How ICV Affects ADNOC Tender Evaluation

  • ICV score typically weighted 15–25% of technical evaluation
  • Higher ICV score treated as equivalent to lower bid price
  • Minimum ICV thresholds on selected tenders — bids below threshold rejected at screening
  • ICV Improvement Plans may be required, committing bidders to score increases over the contract period

Requirements Checklist for ADNOC Suppliers

  • Valid ICV certificate from a MoIAT-authorised certifying body (14-month validity)
  • Standalone audited financial statements
  • Registration on ADNOC's supplier portal
  • Compliance with tender-specific ICV thresholds where specified

The Supply Chain Cascade in ADNOC Contracts

Prime contractors on ADNOC projects receive ICV credit for procurement from certified suppliers, weighted by each supplier's score. This creates demand throughout ADNOC's supply chain for certified sub-suppliers — being certified makes a company more attractive to every prime bidding ADNOC work. Find ICV-certified suppliers by sector →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an ICV certificate to bid on ADNOC tenders?

Yes. Suppliers without a valid ICV certificate receive a default score of zero in ADNOC tender evaluations, which is functionally disqualifying in competitive bids.

How much has ADNOC committed to ICV?

ADNOC's board approved AED 220 billion to flow through the ICV programme between 2026 and 2030, with AED 200 billion in projects to be awarded 2026–2028 under its Industrial Resilience Programme.

What ICV weighting does ADNOC use in tenders?

ICV typically represents 15–25 percent of the technical evaluation in ADNOC tenders, with exact weighting specified per tender.

How much ICV value did ADNOC generate in 2025?

ADNOC reported AED 65 billion in ICV returned to the UAE economy in 2025 alone, and AED 307 billion cumulatively since the programme launched in 2018.

What is an ADNOC ICV Improvement Plan?

Some ADNOC tenders require bidders to submit a plan committing to specific ICV score increases over the contract period, making localisation improvement a contractual obligation.

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