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Sector: Utilities
Geography: UK
Size: 80 Buyers | 5,500 Suppliers
We identify, monitor and evaluate suppliers on behalf of the buyers
Overview
Achilles UVDB is the community for the UK utilities industry. It enables the utilities sector to use Achilles' proven supplier pre-qualification system to manage risk within the supply chain and comply with EU regulations. Launched in 1996, Achilles UVDB is the largest Achilles community that is also used by the airports and ports sector. Achilles UVDB is managed by a Steering Group comprising of utility buyers to drive industry best practice.
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For Buyers
| Manage risk Get an accurate picture of how your suppliers are protecting your business. Ensure suppliers comply with legislation and your own corporate governance. |
Save money Through achieving operational efficiencies and supporting better decision-making, you will reduce costs. If you need to comply with EU Legislation, using Achilles UVDB for all your tenders that are over the EU threshold can save you up to 30 days in the procurement process. |
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| Raise the bar Facilitate business continuity and continual improvement against the latest industry best practise. |
Reliable information Peace of mind and security that supplier information is up-to-date and where applicable, verified through an independent audit. |
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You can find more about our advice, consultancy and training services for the regulated sectors if your organisation needs to comply with EU procurement legislation.
Contact our Account Management team to discuss what we can do for you.
For Suppliers
Achilles UVDB provides a fair, open and transparent means of supplier selection for potential tender opportunities. Achilles UVDB helps utility companies manage risk within their supply chain and comply with EU Procurement Legislation. Joining Achilles UVDB enables suppliers to:
| Win new business Over 1,500 individual buyer users from over 70 organisations for you to promote your products and services to and access tender selection opportunities. |
Reduce overheads Complete and maintain a single pre-qualification questionnaire and where applicable, an assessment, for key players in the utilities industry. |
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| Increase credibility Demonstrate capability to meet the industry requirements through the industry pre-qualification questionnaire. |
Gain competitive advantage Identify improvements through an independent audit and benchmarking with practical advice and feedback. |
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Join as a Supplier
Achilles UVDB offers different subscription levels for suppliers; your subscription level is based on the number of product codes you want to present and promote to buyers within the Achilles UVDB Community. UVDB Tier 1 subscription allows you to choose up to 7 Product Codes. The fee for this level is £515 +VAT.
UVDB Tier 2 subscription allows you to choose between 8-14 Product Codes. The fee for this level is £640 +VAT.
UVDB Tier 3 subscription allows you to choose between 15-21 Product Codes. The fee for this level is £815 +VAT.
UVDB Tier 4 subscription allows you to choose more than 21 Product Codes. The fee for this level is £1,015 +VAT.
You can also join as a small supplier if you have less than 10 employees and your turnover is less than 1 million pounds. This option allows you to choose 3 product codes.We recommend you include all products and services that are relevant to buyers within the utilities industry. Suppliers who need to demonstrate their capability for contracts with a high emphasis on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) will need to complete a UVDB Verify audit. 3 steps to join
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Additional Services
Suppliers assessed as having a high risk profile may be required to undertake an audit of their company's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality capabilities. There are different audit levels and the category depends on a number of factors including the nature of the products or services being offered, company turnover and the number of employees. You may also wish to consider upgrading your audit level to demonstrate the scope of your capabilities to potential buyers, and to help you stand out from your competitors.
UVDB Verify Category A – specifically tailored for small to medium enterprise providing low risk goods or services.
UVDB VerifyCategory B1 – a contractor or supplier who works or wishes to work on operational sites owned by the utilities and employs less than 20 staff or sub-contractors.
UVDB Verify Category B2 – a contractor or supplier who works on operational sites owned by the utilities and employs more than 20 staff or sub-contractors.
UVDB Verify Category C – an assessment tailored specifically for consultancy, design or training service providers that supply the Utilities sector with no on site activity.
UVDB VerifyCategory D – an assessment for manufacturers supplying products into the Utilities sector.
UVDB Verify Patron Membership - for major contractors employing sub-contractors for key projects. Includes Verify Category B2 assessment and ability to assess own supply chain in the same way as the utility buyers. This option does not include any of the additional buyer features.
With thousands of opportunities published every year, Achilles NOTiCE enables your organisation to be informed of relevant contract opportunities in the UK and Europe as published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Email notifications can be received by up to ten people within your organisation. You will also have access to a database to search thousands of opportunities and gain market intelligence on contracts relevant to your business that have been awarded in the past.
You can add NOTiCE to your Achilles UVDB subscription for an annual fee of: £365 (+VAT)
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