ADNOC vendor registration: what to prepare before you apply
To become an ADNOC supplier, you register your company through the ADNOC Supplier Hub, using an ADNOC Ariba account, and get pre-qualified for at least one product or service group. ADNOC says registration is centralised for the whole ADNOC Group and that it charges no fees for registration or pre-qualification. Start by checking your licence: ADNOC asks for a licence issued by an Abu Dhabi authority, or an industrial licence issued by any UAE authority, with the correct business activities.
Independent guide. companyprofiles.ae is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting for ADNOC. We don’t register suppliers or submit applications. This page summarises ADNOC’s own public information on the ADNOC Supplier Hub, checked on 14 November 2026. Requirements can change, so always confirm on the Supplier Hub before you apply.
Who registers, and what registration gives you
ADNOC states that whether you are a UAE supplier or an overseas supplier, the first step to do any business with ADNOC Group is to register your company and get pre-qualified for at least one of its product or service groups. After that, you can use the services in the ADNOC Supplier Hub, which ADNOC describes as a single gateway for doing business with the group.
According to ADNOC’s Supplier Hub guided tour, pre-qualified suppliers receive tender invitations based on ADNOC’s requirements. Registration on its own is not a tender award, and ADNOC decides whom to invite.
ADNOC registration steps
ADNOC lists four registration steps on the Supplier Hub:
- Create a user account in ADNOC Ariba. If you don’t have an Ariba ID, create one first; if you do, log in and link your Ariba profile.
- Submit your registration and pre-qualification request by completing ADNOC’s questionnaire.
- ADNOC reviews the request for completeness and contacts you if it needs more information or clarification.
- Registration is approved once all requirements are met. If the application is not accepted, ADNOC notifies you.
Check your trade licence first
The Supplier Hub lists two requirements for successful onboarding:
- A valid business licence: a licence issued by an Abu Dhabi authority, or an industrial licence issued by any UAE authority.
- The correct business activities: ADNOC says your activities should be listed as onshore and offshore oil and gas fields and facility services, and its form asks whether that activity appears on your licence.
The registration form also asks for your company name as per the licence, your licence details and expiry date, and your Tax Registration Number (TRN) if you are registered for VAT. Use exactly the same legal name and details everywhere: on the form, in your company profile and in your other documents. If your licence activities need to change, ask your licensing authority; we can’t advise on licensing.
Pre-qualification: what ADNOC evaluates
After registration is approved, you apply for pre-qualification as a Contractor, Associate or Manufacturer (local or overseas), as applicable. ADNOC says applications are evaluated based on vendor agreements, supplier experience, HSE and quality documents and classification criteria, and that its team decides whether a facility audit is needed or a desktop assessment applies. You then receive the final outcome.
The Supplier Hub also publishes a Work Group List (ADNOC’s approved service categories), a Product Group List and a Prequalification User Manual. Read them to choose the groups that match your licence and experience.
Documents to have ready
ADNOC’s pre-qualification forms include upload fields for documents such as the following. Which ones apply depends on your supplier type and the work or product group you apply for:
- Contracts or purchase orders, and completion letters, for similar work you have delivered
- Your latest valid ISO 9001 certificate, or equivalent, if your company holds one
- Sample inspection and test plans (ITPs) or project quality plans used on past work
- Your HSE policy and HSE management system (HSEMS) manual, and HSE statistics records
- An ISO 14001 certificate, if your company holds one
- Your organisation chart and CVs of key staff
- Financial statements
Submit only certificates your company actually holds, and make sure each one is current. If you don’t hold a certificate, don’t describe one.
Where your company profile fits
ADNOC’s forms collect structured information and documents, so a company profile does not replace them, and it has no influence on ADNOC’s decision. What it does is bring the same facts together in one clear document: your legal name and licensed activities, organisation chart, manpower, key projects and HSE and quality approach. That is useful for the questionnaire, for ADNOC’s main contractors and for other buyers.
For a full pre-qualification set, see our prequalification document (PQD) service and the guide to what to include in a PQD. To register with government portals as well, use our vendor registration checklist.
Watch out for fake offers
ADNOC says all its Supplier Hub services are free of charge, and it warns suppliers about fake business propositions. Anyone asking for a fee to “guarantee” ADNOC registration or a tender invitation is not ADNOC. Apply through the official Supplier Hub, and report anything suspicious through ADNOC’s official channels there.
ADNOC vendor registration FAQs
Is ADNOC vendor registration free?
Yes. ADNOC states that it doesn’t charge any fees for registration or pre-qualification application processing, and that all its Supplier Hub services are free of charge.
Do we need an Abu Dhabi trade licence to register with ADNOC?
ADNOC’s Supplier Hub lists a valid business licence issued by an Abu Dhabi authority, or an industrial licence issued by any UAE authority, with the correct business activities. Check the current requirements on the Supplier Hub before you apply, and ask your licensing authority about any change to your licence.
Can companyprofiles.ae register our company with ADNOC?
No. We are not affiliated with ADNOC and we do not register suppliers, submit applications or contact ADNOC for you. You apply yourself through the ADNOC Supplier Hub. We can write and design your company profile and pre-qualification documents from the information you give us.
How long does ADNOC registration and pre-qualification take?
ADNOC shows an estimated timeline on each service page of the Supplier Hub. Check it there when you apply, as it can change; pre-qualification can include a desktop assessment or a facility audit.
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