Sonatrach Algeria Vendor Registration New [360p]

| Previous Process | New Process (TebNet) | |----------------|----------------------| | Paper submission or email | Fully online | | No visibility on status | Real-time tracking | | Separate registration for each subsidiary | One registration for legal entity, linked to subsidiaries | | Manual tender distribution | Tenders automatically visible to approved vendors | | No expiration | Periodic renewal required (every 3 years) |

Q: How long does the new registration take? A: Absolute minimum: 4 months. Realistic average: 8 to 10 months due to the biometric appointments and site visit backlog.

Q: Is it free to register? A: The application itself is free. However, legalization, translation, biometric fees, and the chèque de caution cost between $5,000 and $15,000 depending on your home country. sonatrach algeria vendor registration new

Q: Can I use a local agent or mandataire? A: Yes, but the new rules require a Pouvoir Spécial (Special Power of Attorney) notarized in both your country and Algeria. The mandataire must be a registered Bureau d’Etudes or Cabinet Juridique.

Q: What happens if I was registered under the old system? A: The old certificates expired in December 2025. You must re-register under the "Renouvellement" tab on the TAP portal. You are not exempt from the biometric or local content steps. | Previous Process | New Process (TebNet) |

Q: Which sectors are Sonatrach prioritizing in 2026? A: According to the Plan de Développement 2025-2029, they need: Solar PV equipment (for the TFT South project), Water treatment chemicals, Drilling rig spare parts, and Cybersecurity services.

Official URL: https://tebnet.sonatrach.dz (verify current link) Q: How long does the new registration take

TebNet is Sonatrach’s single e-procurement and supplier management platform. The new vendor registration integrates with tendering (e-RFx), contract management, and performance evaluation.

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