Ukkaz（عُكاظ） is a Saudi-based government procurement intelligence SaaS platform for contractors, suppliers, consulting firms, and business development teams. It turns tenders, prequalification notices, announcements, supplier notices, and future projects from Etimad and other official public sources into a searchable, alertable, and analyzable workspace. The service clearly states that it is not a government entity; rather, it provides an organization and intelligence layer on top of public data.
The platform’s core modules include active tenders, prequalification invitations, announcements, supplier notices, future tenders, and a procurement regulations library. Users can set watch rules by keyword, agency, region, status, and other criteria, and receive alerts via email, Telegram, WhatsApp, SMS, and more. Higher-tier plans support supplier analysis, agency analysis, and exports in Excel, CSV, and PDF formats. For collaboration, the Professional plan includes 3 members, while the Business plan includes 10 members. The product also mentions shared workspaces, permissions, notes, tasks, and activity logs, making it suitable for bid teams tracking opportunities and assigning responsibilities.
Pricing is relatively transparent: the Free plan is permanently free and does not require a credit card; the Basic plan is discounted to 149 SAR/month when billed annually; the Professional plan is 319 SAR/month; and the Business plan is 719 SAR/month. Paid plans include a 14-day trial. The custom Enterprise plan includes unlimited records, full API access, a dedicated account manager, SLA, and White-Label options. Payments support Mada, Visa, and Mastercard, and enterprises can apply for payment terms. On security, the site states that data is hosted within Saudi Arabia, encrypted at rest and in transit, and that users’ watchlists, favorites, and activity are not shared. However, it does not disclose third-party certifications such as ISO or SOC.
Its strengths are a highly vertical use case, comprehensive data modules, rich alert channels, and plan coverage ranging from individual trials to enterprise API access. Its Arabic-first, bilingual interface is also friendly for local teams. The limitations are also clear: its value depends heavily on the Saudi government procurement market, so it may not be useful for other countries or private-sector procurement. Advanced analytics, team seats, and WhatsApp/SMS alerts are mostly reserved for higher-tier plans, and there is limited detail on permission controls and developer documentation. Ukkaz is best suited to suppliers and bid teams that participate in Saudi government projects over the long term and need ongoing monitoring of opportunities and competitive dynamics.
Access from mainland China cannot be determined from the available text, so it should be marked as unknown. Although international cards are supported, SAR pricing and the platform’s local business focus may create hurdles around procurement, reimbursement, and language. If the target is China’s tendering and procurement market, local information services such as 中国政府采购网, 采招网, and 千里马 should be prioritized. If the target is the Saudi market, Ukkaz offers stronger localization and a more focused data set.
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ukkaz.com is an Saudi Arabia SaaS Tools provider. TG4G tracks its product information, an overall rating of 8.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of Workable. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach ukkaz.com directly.