UVDB Powered by Achilles QUDM for Goods, Works and Services

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Published

24 Feb 2025

Description

UVDB Powered by Achilles is a Qualifying Utilities Dynamic Market within the meaning of Section 34 to 40 of the Procurement Act 2023 which allows subscribing utilities to select suppliers for invitation to tender or negotiation and is operated by Achilles Information Ltd for Goods, Works & Services. The UVDB provides a common system for subscribing utility entities to select suppliers for invitation to participate in regulated procurement procedures. The utility entities which subscribe to the scheme are given at the following URL: https://www.achilles.com/uvdb/. UVDB is a community-driven compliant commercial tool designed for regulated utilities in the UK and the wider UK utilities market which provide a list of qualified suppliers that are eligible to participate in future procurements. It is a collaborative environment where utilities companies and suppliers work together to ensure high standards and compliance with legislative requirements. With an independent chair and equal representation across all utilities, UVDB promotes inclusivity and transparency, making it a trusted platform for both large enterprises and SMEs alike. UVDB may also be used in the compilation of tender lists below the UK thresholds. The subscribing utility entities may alternatively make separate calls for competition in FTS for certain individual requirements. The UVDB is based on a coding system for works, supplies and services against which suppliers are registered on the system. The full list of UVDB product codes is available at the following URL: https://www.achilles.com/uvdb-qudm-notice/ Vendors not already registered on the UVDB should apply to Achilles using the contact details at Section in order to ensure that their details are available to subscribing utility entities or following URL: https://www.achilles.com/uvdb-powered-by-achilles-for-suppliers/#form Vendors already registered on the UVDB must ensure that their registration details are up to date in order to remain visible to the utility entities subscribing to UVDB. This can be done by visiting http://my.achilles.com and logging in using their unique login details.

Scope

Reference
UVDB Powered by Achilles
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Main category
services
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Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

We propose to have the following areas as conditions of membership a. Completion of registration process including i. Completion of the question set ii. Payment of fees iii. Completion of the declaration section Where necessary undertake an audit process as required by the participating contracting authorities

Submission & procedure

Submission address
Contracts awarded by subscribing utility entities will be mainly for performance within the UK, although contracts may be awarded for other locations. To join or enquire about the UVDB Powered by Achilles, please visit http://www.achilles.com/uvdb Contracting Authority UVDB members will provide, in their procurement event documentation, how submissions are to be made on an event-by-event basis.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Dynamic market