We are delighted to announce UVDB major milestone: 30 years of partnership between the UVDB and Achilles.
Since 1996, the UVDB has stood as one of the longest running, collaboratively governed supplier pre-qualification communities in the UK utilities sector. This anniversary reflects the strength of our partnership, the trust placed in UVDB by buyers and suppliers, and the way the system has continuously evolved alongside regulatory and industry change.
Over the past three decades, the UVDB has:
- Supported transparent, compliant and efficient procurement across the utilities sector
- Maintained a stable, buyer-led governance model through the Steering Group
- Adapted to major regulatory frameworks, from early utility procurement rules through to UCR 2016 and now the Procurement Act 2023
- Provided a genuinely community-driven approach to supplier qualification and assurance
We are honoured to celebrate this shared achievement and look ahead to the next chapter.
As the utilities sector continues to evolve through digital transformation, sustainability commitments and new procurement requirements, UVDB remains committed to supporting buyers and suppliers with a trusted, industry-led approach to supplier qualification and assurance.
Together with UVDB, Achilles looks forward to building on 30 years of success and continuing to support a resilient and responsible utilities supply chain for many years to come.
The evening agenda:
The evening will begin with a welcome drinks reception, followed by opening remarks from Pam Brown, after which food will be served. Guests will then hear a speech from Tony Underwood, before closing remarks from Katie Ferrier bring the formal proceedings to a close, marking the end of the event.
Date & Time: 06/10/26, From 5pm
Location: El Alamein Room, Victory Services Club, 63 – 79 Seymour St, Tyburnia, London W2 2HH
10 minute drive from Paddington Station
Please RSVP on the form below
Food will be provided, please remember to list any dietary requirements on the form.
We hope to see you there.