Different client organizations had been registering contractors during the past using different criteria. To avoid anomalies and to maintain uniformity, the government decided to register contractors centrally. In 1989 Central 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.
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.
Once granted the registration is valid for 03 years & needs to be renewed, thereafter
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..
| Speciality | Grade | Financial Limit (Rs. Million) | Registration Fee per year Rs. |
|---|---|---|---|
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Building Construction Highway Construction Bridge Construction Water Supply and Sewerage Irrigation and Drainage Canals Dredging and Reclamation Storm Water disposal and Land Drainage Maritime Construction Heavy Construction (Areas to be Specified) |
CS2 | X > 3000 | 500,000.00 + VAT |
| CS1 | 3000 ≥ X > 1500 | 300,000.00 + VAT | |
| C1 | 1500 ≥ X > 600 | 150,000.00 + VAT | |
| C2 | 600 ≥ X > 300 | 60,000.00 + VAT | |
| C3 | 300 ≥ X > 150 | 37,000.00 + VAT | |
| C4 | 150 ≥ X > 50 | 31,000.00 + VAT | |
| C5 | 50 ≥ X > 25 | 26,000.00 + VAT | |
| C6 | 25 ≥ X > 10 | 20,000.00 + VAT | |
| C7 | 10 ≥ X > 05 | 15,000.00 + VAT | |
| C8 | 05 ≥ X > 02 | 8,000.00 + VAT | |
| C9 | 02 ≥ X | 6,000.00 + VAT |
| Specialty | Sub Speciality | Grade | Financial Limit (Rs. Million) | Registration Fee per year Rs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Mechanical Services (EM) | Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning (MVAC) Refrigeration (RF) Electrical Installations (Low Voltage) (EI-LV) Plumbing & Drainage (PD) Elevators, Escalators & Travellators (EET) Generators (Gen) Electrical Installation (Medium Voltage) (EI-MV) Extra Low Voltage Installations (Data, Telecommunication and Security Systems, Public address systems, Pipe music systems (ELV) Fire Detection, Protection & Suppression (FDPS) Medical Gas Systems (MG) LP Gas Systems (LPG) Heavy Steel Fabrications (HSF) |
EM 1 | X ≥ 50 | 31,000/- + VAT |
| EM 2 | 50 ≥ X > 25 | 26,000/- + VAT | ||
| EM 3 | 25 ≥ X > 10 | 20,000/- + VAT | ||
| EM 4 | 10 ≥ X > 02 | 15,000/- + VAT | ||
| EM 5 | 02 ≥ X | 5,650/- + VAT | ||
| Specialised Construction Contractors (SP-C) | Aluminium & Finishes (A&F) Floor, Wall & Ceiling Finishes (FW&C) [must specify the finish] Carpentry & Joinery (Carp) Light Metal Work (ME) Landscaping (LA) Furniture, Fittings & Equipments (FF&E) Water Proofing (WP) Swimming Pools (SP) Industrial Domestic Soil Nailing & Stabilization (SN) |
SP1 | X ≥ 50 | 31,000/- + VAT |
| SP2 | 50 ≥ X > 25 | 26,000/- + VAT | ||
| SP3 | 25 ≥ X > 10 | 20,000/- + VAT | ||
| SP4 | 10 ≥ X > 02 | 15,000/- + VAT | ||
| SP5 | 02 ≥ X | 5,650/- + VAT | ||
| Piling | Geotechnical Piling - Pre Cast (GP-P) Geotechnical Piling - Bored Cast Insitu (GP-B) |
GP-P | X ≥ 50 | 25,000/- + VAT |
| GP-B1 | X ≥ 150 | 50,000/- + VAT | ||
| GP-B2 | 150 ≥ X > 50 | 25,000/- + VAT | ||
| GP-B3 | 50 ≥ X > 10 | 11,500/- + VAT | ||
| GP-B4 | 10 ≥ X | 6,500/- + VAT |
| No. | Status | Documents Needed | Fee (VAT to be added) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to C5 / EM2 / SP2 / GP-B2 | C4 &Above GP-B1, GP-P, EM1, SP1 | |||
| 01. | Change of Company Status a). Individual ownership converting to a partnership |
1).Notice on closing of the previous business from provincial council. (Original with a certified copy) 2).Certified copy of New Partnership registration ( Original may be required for proof). 3).Finance/Bank facility for the partnership if necessary. |
2000/= | 5000/= |
| b). Adding partner / Partners to an already existing partnership | 1).Revised partnership Registration with New names (A certified copy to file & original for proof) | 2000/= | 5000/= | |
| c). Removing Partners from an already existing partnership | 1).Revised partnership registration with names removed. (A certified copy to file & original for proof) 2).Letter of information from the partners going out 3).(Whether the going out partners qualifications affect the current grade to be checked by CIDA staff) |
4500/= | 8500/= | |
| d). Individual Ownership or a partnership converting to a limited liability company | 1).Notice on closing down details of the previous company. (Original with a certified copy) 2).New Business Registration document from company registrar.
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. |
13,000/= | 20,000/= | |
| e). Change of name (I).Individual Business |
- Copy of the BR with the new name & (Name Changed” endorsement. (Original with a certified copy) | 2000/= | 5000/= | |
| (II).Partnership | - Copy of the BR with the new name & with the (Name Changed”. - Ensure that
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3000/= | 6000/= | |
| (III).(Pvt) Ltd | - Copy of the new Business Registration document with the new name & with the “Name Changed” endorsement. . - Ensure that
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10,000/= | 25,000/= | |
| 02 | Loss of Record Book | - Copy of the Police Entry - Affidavit from the contractor 01stDuplicate Issue/td> |
Rs.25,000/=+vat 02ndIssue Rs.60,000/=+vat 03rdIssue Rs.100,000/=+vat |
01stIssue Rs.60,000/=+vat Rs.100,000/=+vat |
| 03 | Change of staff | - Copies of New certificates - EPF payment/ other payment details relevant to new staff |
- | - |
| 04 | New Record Book (In case of pages become full) |
- Submit the current book for proof (To be returned) | 1000/= + vat | 1000/= + vat |
[ Note - All copies of documents submitted are to be certified by a Notary Public or a lawyer ] |
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For further information you may contact Development Division of CIDA. Information on contractors who possess valid CIDA registration can be searched from the Website.