Local Content Authority issues mandatory list of national products under unified procurement classification

The Local Content and Government Procurement Authority has announced the release of the mandatory list of national products, along with their corresponding items in the Unified Procurement Classification (UPC), as part of its efforts to promote local content and support national products and industries.

The authority stated on its official account that the mandatory list of national products and their corresponding UPC items can be accessed through the authority’s online platform.

This follows the authority’s announcement of the implementation of the Unified Procurement Classification (UPC) guide, a strategic initiative designed to keep pace with developments and needs in the local market, in line with global best practices for procurement classification.

The guide aims to establish a common language and enhance transparency within the procurement system, as well as provide a unified reference for classifying goods and services, improve data management, and enable precise spending analysis.

Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Semari, CEO of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, affirmed that the implementation of the guide is an extension of the authority’s efforts to achieve its strategic objectives. He noted that the guide serves as a key tool for strengthening national industries by structuring and accurately classifying procurement data, and standardizing the terminology for all goods and services.

The authority aims to apply the Unified Procurement Classification (UPC) guide across several of its activities and regulatory tools, including the mandatory list of national products, contributing to enhanced local content and improved efficiency in the government procurement system.