Achilles offer services to support buyers in on-line supplier management. Our schemes help to identify, qualify, evaluate and monitor suppliers and contractors, and help manage risk in the supply chain.
The investment and risks involved in transport infrastructure procurement have driven the industry as a whole to demand higher standards of performance.
Within the UK rail industry Link-up, is the largest supplier registration and qualification scheme. The scheme is used extensively by procurement, engineering, safety and quality professionals in all sectors of the UK Rail Industry. Link-up is also the preferred solution for rail industry organisations who need to comply with European Procurement Legislation and other standards and legislation.
The scheme has made a significant impact on the rail industry by providing a single common qualification process for suppliers. Shared by Network Rail and other buying organisations, including principal contractors, rail and underground infrastructure companies, construction companies and train and freight operators.
Today more than 3,000 suppliers are engaged with Link-up and the Achilles rail portal is searched by over 100 buying organisations who can rely on Link-up’s fair, open and transparent process to meet their organisation’s needs.
For rail organisation professionals wanting more information on how to source and select qualified suppliers, click here.
For suppliers wanting more information on how to qualify their business for the UK rail industry or to join the scheme and make an online payment, click here.
If you are from an alternative transport sector and would like to participate in a similar scheme please contact us