Related Messages:

• Contractors Representatives are now able to select the approver authority from the available Chief Position Holders (CPH) list for each access code or group

• If the restricted access is delegated to two (2) or more divisions, then the applicant will be required to select only one of the listed CPHs for approval

• If an access code is not delegated, then the restricted area manager will be assigned as the default approver for that restricted code or group

Theses new changes have been incorporated to improve the restricted area access request routing, to ensure that access request(s) are sent to the appropriate delegated approver(s) and obtained and completed in an effective and timely manner. >> Go Up

• The new ISSR system will enable Contractor representatives to request new Vehicle stickers or the renewal of existing ones online via the Saudi Aramco Extranet.

• All Vehicle sticker requests will be completed and submitted by Contractor nominated representatives through the Saudi Aramco Extranet. Existing users of ISSR for ID will have immediate access to the new application.

• Contractor representatives will determine when to visit the Area Office for the issuance of Vehicle stickers, subject to the selected date and available time slots.

• Approvals of Saudi Aramco Vehicle requests for Contractor Employees will be automated through SAP workflow technology allowing seamless processing in a timely manner.

• Contractor representatives will be able to view the status of their online service requests.

• Contractors are requested to complete applications for Extranet IDs for up to three representatives in their company if they do not already have access. Nominated persons will be responsible for the submission of service requests for all Contractor employees. Forms to be signed and completed are:
  • SA-9696 (SAUDI ARAMCO COMPUTER USE POLICY FOR EXTRANET USERS) (Non-Saudi Aramco Employees).

  • Information Technology Application Access Request Form - Extranet Users (Non-Saudi Aramco Employees).

• Training material will be made accessible on CDs that will be available to only those Contractors for whom the issuance of vehicle stickers is required. Availability of the training material will be announced on the website.

• The training CDs will be made available at the Industrial Security Operations (ISO) Area offices and the Contracting Department offices in Dhahran and Jiddah.

• Ensure that your company is made aware of the new changes.

• Agree on the persons who will be your Contractor representatives if you do not already have one. These persons will be responsible for submitting service requests for your employees and all online follow-ups.

• The representatives will not necessarily be the persons who currently visit Saudi Aramco to process contractor request. The representative can be office administrators residing at the Contractor company offices.

• Existing Extranet IDs being used to submit requests for Aramco IDs can be used to access the Vehicle Sticker application.

Other Information:

Vehicle Sticker Requests can also be submitted on behalf of the Contractor Company by Organizational Representatives (proponent). >> Go Up

• Hazardous Waste Disposal Contractor Application Guidelines
• Survey Form >> Go Up

Please see the attached important letter from SAUDI ARAMCO Treasurer's Operation Dept. Click here to view the document. >> Go Up

Contractor Training Led by Employment Program (May 5, 2004)
National System for Joint Training (NSJT) had announced that they will start their training program for Eastern Province on Oct. 02, 2004 . To achieve this, they need from our contractors and suppliers to specify the Job families and quantities to be trained (for example, 3 welders, 10 electricians, 20 mechanic, 200 seamen etc). Contractors and Suppliers need to fill NSJT from TLES 1A (Copy attached). TLES stands for Training Led by Employment Survey Form. NSJT need to receive completed forms by fax or email by May 12, 2004 . See schedule below:

The NSJT training is 100% free. This includes trainers, location, evaluators. NSJT will pay 75% of the monthly allowance that will be paid to the trainees (SR. 750 of the SR. 1000). The Contractor/Supplier will pay the balance or SR. 250. Once the NSJT receives the completed forms (TLES1A), they will contact the Contractors/Suppliers to confirm attendance of Contractors/Suppliers Representatives conducting the interviews and location of Career Day. There are other details that will be worked out between NSJT and Contractors/Suppliers. For more information on this issue, Contractors/Suppliers may visit NSJT web-site or contact Dr. Sharif A. Elabdulwahab on 01-4911998.   >> Go Up

Through 3 January 2004, Contractors are directed to continue submitting all bids and bid documents to the current bid box location in the Light Industrial Park, Bldg. 215. Contractors are to start using the new bid box located in Building #3301, Room A162 beginning on 4 January 2004. Prior to the relocation, the telephone number for the new bid box location will be provided via voice mail by calling the existing bid box telephone number.

The current telephone numbers of all Contracting Department functions and employees will be changed before the relocation. However, Contractors are advised to continue calling the existing numbers since a voice mail message will be programmed into the telephone system that will automatically advise the caller of the new telephone number. >> Go Up

System Scaffolding - Acceptable Post Spacings (June 15, 2003)
Contractors are requested to take note that the following system scaffold manufacturers have established scaffold post spacings (grid sizes) that meet Saudi Aramco requirements as outlined in the Saudi Aramco Scaffold Safety Handbook.

Each system scaffold manufacturer has submitted an official letter and attachments to Saudi Aramco and their customers. This letter and attachments include the following items related to their specific system scaffolding:

1. A table of maximum post spacings (grid sizes) that must be used for access scaffolds (not formwork), which the system scaffolding manufacturer guarantees meets Saudi Aramco's scaffold safety requirements, and
2. How to positively identify their system scaffolding in the field and distinguish it from competitor's system scaffolding (description of embossing, photos, etc.)

Therefore, Saudi Aramco wishes to emphasize that system scaffolding must be erected only in accordance with these written manufacturer's instructions. For additional information, please contact the system scaffolding manufacturer.

All other system scaffolding must be constructed with a post spacing (grid size) no larger than 0.9 m x 1.8 m (3 ft. x 6 ft.) and shall be used only for light duty loads (i.e., personnel and tools). See the following Safety Bulletin for more information.

Additional system scaffolding manufacturers' post spacing (grid size) data will be added as their product is justified.

• Safety Bulletin
• Al-Emar "K-Lock" System Scaffolding
• Europa "Cup-System" Scaffolding
• Europa "Wedge-System" Scaffolding
• Huennebeck GmbH "Modex" System Scaffolding
• Layher "Allround" System Scaffolding
• MAO "M-Lock" System Scaffolding
• PERI UP Rosett Flex System Scaffolding
• SGB "CUPLOK" System Scaffolding
• SSF "Kwikstage" System Scaffolding
• SSF "Unilok" System Scaffolding

The manufacturer information contained on this site is the property of and belongs to the particular manufacturer as referenced or identified. Saudi Aramco makes no representations whatsoever, regarding the accuracy of the manufacturer information contained on this site. All manufacturer inquiries should be directed to the appropriate manufacturer and not Saudi Aramco. >> Go Up

Compliance with this requirement will be closely monitored and non-compliance with this requirement will directly impact such employer's chances of being considered for Saudi Aramco work.

If you have any questions regarding this message, please contact Contract Systems Unit Supervisor on 03-874-2288. >> Go Up

Saudi Aramco has completely revised GI 8.001, "Safety Requirements for Scaffolds." This revised GI is now in effect and shall be followed for the erection of all new scaffolds at all on-shore and off-shore Saudi Aramco facilities and project sites.

This GI revision has several new scaffold safety requirements, including required scaffold inspections, use of Saudi Aramco standard scaffold tags, and certification of scaffold crew supervisors and scaffold inspectors by Saudi Aramco's Training and Career Development (T&CD) Organization.

Supervisors of scaffolding crews and inspectors should become certified by Saudi Aramco as soon as possible. They are required to be certified by July 1, 2003 in order to work on Saudi Aramco facilities and project sites.

Please view and download the following documents which include additional information on the new Saudi Aramco scaffolding safety requirements:

Overview of new scaffold safety requirements.

New scaffold tags. (Power Point Presentation)

Scaffold inspection and tagging procedures.

Certification test study guide.

Scaffold Safety Handbook. >> Go Up

Saudi Aramco will inform your designated Company Representative if your contract or contracts are subject to Service Entry. If applicable, a copy of each Service Entry sheet for work performed against a Purchase Order (old Service Order) will be given to you. Contractors will be required to attach a copy of each Service Entry Sheet that is being included in an invoice. Your invoice must exactly match the sum of the Service Entry Sheets attached.

Thank you in advance for your compliance with this requirement. >> Go Up

1. As a result of this conversion, existing Saudi Aramco contracts have changed from five-digit contractor numbers and are assigned new ten-digit contract numbers.

   Each contract was automatically assigned this new ten-digit SAP contract number at the end of 2001.

2. Existing Contractor Numbers have changed. Effective January 2, 2002, contractors were assigned a new eight digit contractor number, now called a Vendor Number.

   Effective January 2002, all correspondence, invoices or other contractual documents should reflect this new SAP contract number and vendor number as well as your old contract and contractor numbers.

   There will be other changes in the way Saudi Aramco does business, necessitated by our conversion to SAP. We all attempt to keep you informed about these changes before they take place. Let me assure you that these changes and future ones will not impact performance under existing contracts and longstanding relationships with the Saudi Aramco contractor community.

   If you have any questions, please contact Contractor Relations at 873-8626 or Supervisor, Contracting Systems Unit, at 874-7990. >> Go Up

Any waste that is generated by or at a Saudi Aramco facility or in connection with a Saudi Aramco contract and hauled off-site must be disposed of at a Saudi Aramco approved disposal facility and in accordance with the required procedures. Saudi Aramco expects strict compliance with all environmental related requirements and cautions all contractors that severe penalties shall be applied to contractors who violate these requirements.

Questions regarding Saudi Aramco's environmental requirements can be forwarded to the Manager of the Environmental Protection Department (E-3600A, Dhahran, Phone: 874-7124). >> Go Up

Click here to download the Form (Microsoft Word 2000 are required for Document view)

The completed form should be forwarded to the Contractor Relations Group at the following address:

Contractors in the Central and Western regions should forward their forms to Central & Western Region Planning & Procurement Division:

Contractors who do not provide Saudi Aramco with this requested information may not be eligible to bid on Saudi Aramco contracts.>> Go Up

Details of the plan are as follows:

1. All visiting contractors coming to the Contracting Department should arrange an appointment with the appropriate Contracting employee prior to the visit.
2. When visitors arrive at the Contracting Department area, they are to proceed to R-1061, Contractor Relations Group.
3. The Contractor Relations Group will ensure that the Contracting employee being visited is available and will then issue a temporary Contracting Department Pass to the contractor and will register the contractor in the log book for time in and out.
4. The contractor will proceed to the appropriate Contract Representatives office and will be instructed to return the Pass to the Contractor Relations Group prior to leaving the Department. >> Go Up

Saudization (February 17, 2001)
Saudi Aramco supports efforts to Saudize the contractor workforce in accordance with Decision 50 of the Council of Ministers. All contractors operating in the Kingdom are encouraged to obtain a copy of the said decision to ensure full compliance with its conditions. >> Go Up

Welcome (February 17, 2001)
Saudi Aramco welcomes you to the Contracting section of the Saudi Aramco Website. This section allows you to link at any time, directly with valuable information about Saudi Aramco's contracting activities and functions. Take some time to explore the information provided. Use your browser's "Favorites" feature to include our site as one of your favorite sites, and remember, every effort will be made to keep this information up-to-date. Please note that the Best Performance and Contractors Needed sections currently include only an initial list of limited entries that will continue to grow. At the same time, a number of new progressive ideas are being developed and will be added in the coming months. Therefore, we encourage you to regularly come back to see what's new and we also encourage you to submit your written suggestions on new ideas for this site by sending your recommendations to:

Saudi Aramco
Contracting Department
P.O.Box 1500, Dhahran 31311
Saudi Arabia
Attention:Contracting Webmaster  >> Go Up