UAE ICV Participating Entities and Procurement Authorities
Last updated: June 2026
More than 31 UAE government and semi-government entities participate in the National ICV Programme, requiring suppliers to hold valid ICV certificates. The programme has redirected AED 473 billion into the UAE economy since 2018.
Major ICV Participating Entities
| Entity | Sector | ICV Commitment | Tender Weight | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADNOC | Energy / Oil & Gas | AED 220B (2026–2030); AED 307B since 2018 | 15–25% | adnoc.ae |
| Tawazun Council | Defence Procurement | Offset 60%+ on contracts above AED 10M | Mandatory offset | tawazun.ae |
| EDGE Group | Defence / Aerospace | ICV embedded in all procurement | Mandatory | edgegroup.ae |
| DEWA | Utilities | AED 36.5B annual procurement | 15–20% | dewa.gov.ae |
| Aldar Properties | Real Estate | AED 30B local economy commitment (2025) | Mandatory for contractors | aldar.com |
| Mubadala | Sovereign Wealth | ICV implemented across full AED 1,111B (USD 302B) portfolio; AED 30B JV with Aldar | Portfolio-wide | mubadala.com |
| MoIAT | Programme Governance | 31+ participating entities | Programme owner | moiat.gov.ae |
| Make it in the Emirates | Industrial | AED 180B procurement opportunities | Cross-sector | moiat.gov.ae |
| Al Selmiyyah DIFZ | Defence Manufacturing | 100% ICV-embedded (launched May 2026) | All tenants | tawazun.ae |
| e& (Etisalat) | Telecoms | MoU with MoIAT supporting 7,000+ ICV-certified SMEs with digital services | Embedded | eand.com |
| KEZAD / AD Ports | Industrial / Logistics | Zone tenant requirements | Zone-wide | adports.ae |
| Ministry of Finance / Federal Procurement | Federal Government | ICV embedded in the UAE government procurement portal across all federal entity purchasing | Embedded | mof.gov.ae |
How Requirements Differ by Entity
While all participating entities require valid ICV certificates, tender weighting, minimum thresholds, and improvement plan requirements vary per entity and per tender. Defence contracts through Tawazun carry the additional offset obligation layer beyond standard ICV scoring.
The Combined Market Scale
AED 473 billion
total redirected since 2018
AED 110 billion
in 2024 alone (+244% vs 2020)
AED 600B+
forward commitments 2026–2030
31+
participating entities
Frequently Asked Questions
Which UAE entities require ICV certification?
Over 31 entities including ADNOC, Tawazun Council, EDGE Group, DEWA, Aldar Properties, Mubadala, e&, and KEZAD. All require suppliers to hold valid ICV certificates issued by MoIAT-authorised certifying bodies.
What is the total value of the UAE ICV programme?
AED 473 billion has been redirected into the UAE economy since 2018, with an estimated annual run rate of AED 120 billion.
How fast is the UAE ICV programme growing?
ICV value redirected annually grew from AED 32 billion in 2020 to AED 110 billion in 2024 — 244 percent growth in four years — with forward commitments exceeding AED 600 billion for 2026–2030.
Does DEWA require ICV certification?
Yes. DEWA embeds ICV as a procurement criterion across its contracts, with ICV typically weighted 15–20 percent in tender evaluation. DEWA's annual procurement is approximately AED 36.5 billion.
What is Make it in the Emirates?
Make it in the Emirates is the UAE's industrial localisation initiative, announcing AED 180 billion in industrial procurement opportunities and localisation of over 5,000 products.
Do all entities use the same ICV weighting in tenders?
No. Tender weighting typically ranges 15–30 percent and varies per entity and per tender. Defence contracts through Tawazun carry additional offset obligations beyond standard ICV scoring.
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