National Registration and Grading Scheme for Construction Contractors Search Contractor

Different client organizations had been registering contractors during the past using different criteria. To avoid Company Name
anomalies and to maintain uniformity, the government decided to register contractors centrally. In 1989 Central Advanced Search
Registration scheme was started by ICTAD and it was revised in 1993, 1995 and 2008 & now the registration
scheme is being continued by CIDA (Construction Industry Development Authority), (successor to ICTAD).
Registration and grading is a screening process for the capabilities of prospective contractors to determine their
general ability to undertake different types and sizes of projects without reference to any specific contract.
Registration and grading will be determined by evaluating a contractor mainly on his financial capability, the
technical ability with staff and plant & machinery, and the experience gained in relevant fields. Initially under this
scheme the contractors were classified under 10 grades (M1 to M10) on financial terms. "M" Grading system was
revised in 2008 with the introduction of a system with grades from C1 to C10 on financial terms.

This scheme was revised in 2015 & the new grading system CS2 to C9 is introduced.

Meanwhile ICTAD registration (now known as CIDA registration) is a requirement for obtaining government
contracts and there are over 2500 Construction Contractors registered with CIDA. A Database of contractors is
maintained.

(1) Purpose / benefits of Registration Scheme

The client organizations can select the right contractor to the project by following the grading
system. But this registration scheme is not intended to replace the pre-qualification for major
contracts.

The Grading system motivates the contractor for self development, for upgrading while preventing
contractors from under taking project beyond their capabilities.

To ensure the contractors to complete projects within the set times, cost and quality targets.

(2) For whom is this applicable

Contracting organizations registered in Sri Lanka for the purpose of carrying out the business of Building/Civil
Engineering, Electro Mechanical, Piling & Specialized construction either with the Registrar of the Companies
under the Companies Act or with the Provincial Secretaries.

Having minimum 51% ownership by Nationals of Sri Lanka.

(3) Validity of Registration

Once granted the registration is valid for 03 years & needs to be renewed, thereafter

(4) Grades and Financial Limits of the Contractor Registration Scheme

Financial Limits of the Contractor Registration scheme have been set to suit the present position of the
Construction Industry. The 'Point System' for the evaluation of contractors have also been adjusted accordingly.
The Guidelines for Grading of Construction Contractors - (CIDA/ID/10) is available for sale at CIDA Information
Centre. A Record Book (from different colours to different sectors) is being issued for the convenience of all the
parties. The 'abbreviations' for the 'Grades' of schemes "C" (Building & Civil Engineering), "EM" (Electrical
Mechanical Services), "SP-C" (Specialized Constructions) & "GP" (Piling), and the 'Financial Limits' are given
below.

However, the previous 'M' system is no more effective from 1st September 2010.

As such the client organizations are requested to call bids for their projects specifying the relevant "Financial
Limits" of the new 'C' scheme..

Main Contractor :

Financial Limit (Rs. Registration Fee per

Speciality Grade
Million) year Rs.

CS2 X > 3000 500,000.00 + VAT

CS1 3000 ≥ X > 1500 300,000.00 + VAT

Building Construction
C1 1500 ≥ X > 600 150,000.00 + VAT
Highway Construction

Bridge Construction C2 600 ≥ X > 300 60,000.00 + VAT

Water Supply and Sewerage

C3 300 ≥ X > 150 37,000.00 + VAT
Irrigation and Drainage Canals
C4 150 ≥ X > 50 31,000.00 + VAT
Dredging and Reclamation

Storm Water disposal and Land C5 50 ≥ X > 25 26,000.00 + VAT

Drainage

Maritime Construction C6 25 ≥ X > 10 20,000.00 + VAT

Heavy Construction (Areas to

C7 10 ≥ X > 05 15,000.00 + VAT
be Specified)

C8 05 ≥ X > 02 8,000.00 + VAT

C9 02 ≥ X 6,000.00 + VAT

Financial Limits (Effective from June 2015)

Specialist Contractor :

Financial Registration
Specialty Sub Speciality Grade Limit Fee per year
(Rs. Million) Rs.

Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning EM 1 X ≥ 50 31,000/- + VAT

(MVAC)
Refrigeration (RF)
Electrical Installations (Low Voltage) (EI-LV)
Plumbing & Drainage (PD) EM 2 50 ≥ X > 25 26,000/- + VAT
Elevators, Escalators & Travellators (EET)
Generators (Gen)
Electrical & Electrical Installation (Medium Voltage) (EI-MV)
Mechanical Extra Low Voltage Installations (Data, EM 3 25 ≥ X > 10 20,000/- + VAT
Services (EM) Telecommunication and Security Systems,
Public address systems, Pipe music systems
(ELV)
Fire Detection, Protection & Suppression EM 4 10 ≥ X > 02 15,000/- + VAT
(FDPS)
Medical Gas Systems (MG)
LP Gas Systems (LPG)
Heavy Steel Fabrications (HSF) EM 5 02 ≥ X 5,650/- + VAT

Specialised Aluminium & Finishes (A&F) SP1 X ≥ 50 31,000/- + VAT

Construction Floor, Wall & Ceiling Finishes (FW&C) [must
Contractors specify the finish]
(SP-C) Carpentry & Joinery (Carp) SP2 50 ≥ X > 25 26,000/- + VAT
Light Metal Work (ME)
Landscaping (LA)
Furniture, Fittings & Equipments (FF&E) SP3 25 ≥ X > 10 20,000/- + VAT
Water Proofing (WP)
Swimming Pools (SP)
Industrial
Domestic SP4 10 ≥ X > 02 15,000/- + VAT
Soil Nailing & Stabilization (SN)
SP5 02 ≥ X 5,650/- + VAT
 GP-P X ≥ 50 25,000/- + VAT

GP-B1 X ≥ 150 50,000/- + VAT

Geotechnical Piling - Pre Cast (GP-P) 150 ≥ X >

Piling GP-B2 25,000/- + VAT
Geotechnical Piling - Bored Cast Insitu (GP-B) 50

GP-B3 50 ≥ X > 10 11,500/- + VAT

GP-B4 10 ≥ X 6,500/- + VAT

Requirements of Documents for Registration / Record Book Changes

Fee
(VAT to be added)

No. Status Documents Needed

C4 &Above GP-
Up to C5 / EM2 /
B1, GP-P, EM1,
SP2 / GP-B2
SP1

01 1).Notice on closing of the previous

business from provincial council.
Change of Company (Original with a certified copy)
Status
2).Certified copy of New Partnership
2000/= 5000/=
a). Individual registration ( Original may be required
ownership converting for proof).
to a partnership
3).Finance/Bank facility for the
partnership if necessary.

b). Adding partner / 1).Revised partnership Registration

Partners to an already with New names (A certified copy to file 2000/= 5000/=
existing partnership & original for proof)

1).Revised partnership registration with

names removed. (A certified copy to
file & original for proof)
c). Removing Partners
2).Letter of information from the
from an already 4500/= 8500/=
partners going out
existing partnership
3).(Whether the going out partners
qualifications affect the current grade
to be checked by CIDA staff)

1).Notice on closing down details of the

previous company. (Original with a
certified copy)

2).New Business Registration

document from company registrar.

d). Individual With details of Directors.

Ownership or a Business Address.
partnership converting Share distribution details. 13,000/= 20,000/=
to a limited liability
(Previous RB to be cancelled &
company
returned to the contractors)

3).New RB with new number to be

issued. (Original shall be produced with
certified copies).

4).Finance/Bank facility in the name of

listed company.

e). Change of name - Copy of the BR with the new name &
(Name Changed” endorsement. 2000/= 5000/=
(I).Individual Business
(Original with a certified copy)

(II).Partnership - Copy of the BR with the new name & 3000/= 6000/=
with the (Name Changed”.
 - Ensure that

(No change in BR number)

(No change of partners)

(Original with a certified copy)

- Copy of the new Business

Registration document with the new
name & with the “Name Changed”
endorsement. .
(III).(Pvt) Ltd 10,000/= 25,000/=
- Ensure that

(No change in BR number)

(No change of Directors)

01stDuplicate
Issue

Rs.25,000/=+vat
01stIssue
- Copy of the Police Entry
02 Loss of Record Book 02ndIssue Rs.60,000/=+vat
- Affidavit from the contractor
Rs.60,000/=+vat Rs.100,000/=+vat
03rdIssue

Rs.100,000/=+vat

- Copies of New certificates

03 Change of staff - -
- EPF payment/ other payment details
relevant to new staff

New Record Book

- Submit the current book for proof (To
04 1000/= + vat 1000/= + vat
(In case of pages be returned)
become full)

[ Note - All copies of documents submitted are to be certified by a Notary Public or a lawyer ]

For further information you may contact Development Division of CIDA. Information on contractors who possess
valid CIDA registration can be searched from the Website.

Construction Industry Development Act No - 33 of 2014

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