Registration Requirements

Since the purpose of contractor registration is to allow the government to quickly determine a contractor's ability to perform various types and sizes of construction works, the CDB has established a number of requirements that must be met before certification is awarded.

There are four main registration requirements:

  1. Financial capacity - applicants need to show the CDB that they have sufficient resources to meet the financial requirements which normally arise during the execution of construction projects.    Larger projects require greater financial resources.    To determine financial capacity, the CDB assesses an applicant's current net worth (total assets minus total liabilities), their annual average gross income (cash-flow) and their ability to obtain financing (overdrafts, bank credits, etc.).     

  2. Human resources - applicants need to show the CDB that they have the necessary full-time personnel stationed in Bhutan to undertake government works.    The CDB has determined the minimum number of staff required for each classification of contractor.  

  3. Equipment and facilities - applicants need to show the CDB that they have the necessary equipment and facilities to complete the works.    Depending on the category(-ies) applied for, an inventory of mandatory  equipments items is required.   Different works require different equipment.

  4. Track record - applicants need to show the CDB that they have sufficient work experience in each sector of the industry.    Work experience is usually the determining factor behind a contractor's classification.   There are different requirements depending on if the contractor is a new applicant, requesting an upgrade to a higher classification, or re-registering existing classifications.   

The CDB will perform random checks to verify the accuracy of the information provided by applicants.   If a contractor is found to have provided false information, their registration will be cancelled and they will no longer be eligible to bid for government works.

A contractor is also not allowed to list equipment or personnel which are owned by another company registered with the CDB.   An individual or individuals can have a controlling interest in more than one registered company as long as they can prove that the equipment and personnel of each company are separately owned.

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