How to Register as a
Consultant
Registration
A
consultant, who wishes to be registered with CDB, shall submit an application to
the CDB Secretariat in a standard application form (Sample attached as Appendix
1) prescribed by CDB.
Processing Fee
Each application, whether it is for a new application or for a re-registration
shall be submitted with the Application Form. It should, also, be accompanied by
documented evidence that the amount of Nu 100.00 as Processing Fee has been paid
to CDB.
Registration and
Re-registration Fee
A
consultant who is issued a new Certificate of Registration or whose Certificate
of Registration is renewed shall pay the fee of Nu. 5000.
Mode of Payment
All
fees shall be payable by crossed cheque or banker’s cheque in accordance with
the procedures specified in the Financial Manual, the Royal Government of
Bhutan. Fees are non-refundable. The CDB may revise the fees as and when
necessary after giving prior notice.
Certificate of
Registration
The
CDB Secretariat shall process the application and if it meets the requirements
for registration, the Certificate of Registration will be issued which is valid
for a period of two years from the date of issuance. A consultant shall apply
for renewal of his Certificate of Registration within 30 days before its expiry
date. The Certificate of Registration is the property of the CDB and it must be
returned to the CDB Secretariat whenever the Consultant’s registration has
expired or is withdrawn for any reason.
Requirements for
Registration
Minimum requirements shall be applied to avoid deterioration of standards of the
industry. The detail of the requirements for each service is as shown below.
General Requirements
Financial Capacity
Technical Capability
Track Record
Privileges of
Registration
A
consulting firm or individual consultant registered with the CDB shall be
eligible to apply for a Trade License to practice in Bhutan. A consulting
firm/individual who has both registered with the CDB as well as obtained a Trade
License shall be permitted to practice in the construction industry in Bhutan
subject to the limits of their technical and financial capacities, which shall
be evaluated by the concerned procuring agency.
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