Saudi Arabia hosts the world's largest proven oil reserves and two of the world's most demanding ISO certification clients — Saudi Aramco (world's largest oil company by production) and SABIC (world's leading petrochemicals company). For oil and gas service companies, drilling contractors, engineering firms, and specialist vendors targeting Saudi O&G contracts, the IMS triple bundle is the entry credential.
12M bbl/d
Saudi Aramco production capacity
IKTVA
Aramco supplier program
IMS
O&G industry standard
SAR 4,000
IMS starting cost
Saudi Aramco IKTVA — ISO Requirements
IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Add) is Aramco's supplier development and qualification program:
- ISO 9001 — mandatory baseline for all IKTVA-registered suppliers
- ISO 14001 — mandatory for suppliers with environmental impact (most categories)
- ISO 45001 — mandatory for all on-site service contractors
- Full IMS bundle required for equipment manufacturers, drilling services, engineering firms
Key Saudi O&G ISO Applications
| Service Type | ISO Standard | Cost From (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling services / contractors | IMS bundle | SAR 5,000 |
| Engineering and inspection | ISO 9001 + ISO 45001 | SAR 3,000 |
| O&G equipment supply | ISO 9001 | SAR 1,500 |
| Environmental services | ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 | SAR 3,000 |
| Offshore marine services | IMS + ISO 45001 | SAR 5,000 |
SABIC Vendor Requirements
SABIC requires ISO from all significant vendors in its global supply chain:
- Chemicals and materials suppliers: ISO 9001 + ISO 14001
- Engineering and construction: IMS bundle
- IT and technology services: ISO 9001 + ISO 27001
Get ISO Certified in Saudi Arabia Today!
IAF CertSearch verifiable · SAAS (Saudi Accreditation Center) aligned · From SAR 1,500 · Fully online
Frequently Asked Questions
IKTVA registration processing takes 8-16 weeks after ISO certification. ISO IMS bundle takes 8-12 weeks. Total: plan 4-7 months minimum from starting ISO to IKTVA registration.
SABIC and Aramco have similar but separate vendor qualification requirements. Both require IMS bundle for on-site contractors. SABIC-specific vendor portal (SAP SRM) has its own qualification process. Getting IMS bundle satisfies both simultaneously.