What is ICV (In-Country Value)?
ICV programs in the UAE and Oman score suppliers on the economic value they keep in-country, which can directly affect tender competitiveness.
What ICV measures
In-Country Value (ICV) programs — notably in the UAE and Oman — quantify how much of a supplier's spend, workforce, and investment stays in the national economy. Suppliers typically obtain an ICV certificate from an approved auditor, expressed as a score.
How ICV shapes tenders
Many buyers weight ICV in evaluation or set minimum thresholds, so a stronger ICV score can be a real competitive advantage — sometimes the deciding factor between close bids. In sectors tied to national programs, ICV is often central to award decisions.
Improving your ICV score
Increase local procurement, employ and develop nationals, and invest in-country. As with IKTVA in Saudi Arabia, ICV is measured and certified, so accurate documentation matters as much as the underlying activity.
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What is ICV?
In-Country Value — a measure of the economic value a supplier retains within a country (e.g. the UAE or Oman) through local spend, workforce, and investment, usually certified as a score.
How does ICV affect a bid?
Many buyers weight ICV in evaluation or set minimum thresholds, so a higher ICV score can improve competitiveness and sometimes decides close awards.