Vendor registration flowchart
The full sequence, from creating an account to receiving bid invitations.
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Start registration
Visit the SAP Ariba portal and create a new vendor account using your company email address.
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Company profile
Complete your company profile: business name, RC number, address, key personnel and organisational structure.
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Document upload
Upload the required documents: CAC certificate, tax clearance, audited financial statements, HSE policy and relevant industry certifications.
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Product and service code selection
Select the product and service codes from the NipeX catalogue that match your company capabilities.
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NJQS categorisation
Complete categorisation on the NJQS portal. Your company is ranked from Category A, the highest, to Category D, based on a capability assessment.
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Review and verification
NipeX reviews the submission, verifies documents and conducts due diligence checks. You may be contacted for additional information.
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Prequalification
On successful verification your company is prequalified under the selected product and service codes and assigned a vendor category.
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Registration complete
You are a registered NipeX vendor. You will receive bid invitations for opportunities matching your codes and category.
Timing
- Online registration
- Can be completed within a few hours.
- Full prequalification
- Two to four weeks, depending on how complete your documentation is.
Categories A to D
Category A represents the highest level of capability and Category D is the entry level. You can upgrade your category as you build capacity and track record.
Ready to begin?
Registration for new vendors starts on the SAP Ariba sourcing portal.