Streamlining Aramco Vendor Registration for a Local Valve Manufacturer
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing – Valves and Flow Control
Service Provided: Aramco Vendor Registration Consulting
Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Duration: 6 Months
Client Challenge
A mid-sized valve manufacturing company in Dammam was seeking to become an approved vendor for Saudi Aramco. Despite strong technical capabilities and manufacturing compliance, they lacked knowledge of the complex registration process and IKTVA requirements. Previous attempts at registration had failed due to documentation gaps and misalignment with Aramco’s procedural expectations.
EPS Support Solution
EPS Support deployed a dedicated consulting team specializing in Aramco vendor onboarding and industrial compliance in Saudi Arabia. The process included:
- A full compliance audit of the manufacturer’s operational and documentation setup.
- Development of a strategic roadmap outlining the vendor registration process, including timelines, required documentation, and technical submissions.
- Hands-on assistance in preparing the registration file, ensuring full alignment with Aramco’s e-Marketplace platform.
- Guidance through local content optimization strategies in line with IKTVA requirements.
- Coordination of pre-assessment and audit preparation with Aramco-appointed assessors.
Outcome
- Successful vendor registration with Saudi Aramco within the expected 6-month timeline.
- IKTVA score increased from 22% to 41% with EPS Support’s guidance on local sourcing strategies.
- The client gained access to tenders and projects from Aramco, leading to a 35% increase in inquiries within the first three months post-registration.
Strategic Relevance to Saudi Vision 2030
This engagement supported Vision 2030 by enabling a Saudi-based industrial company to become self-sufficient in servicing national energy projects while contributing to local content growth and industrial diversification.
