UVDB is operated as a 'qualification system' under article 30 of the EC Utility Directives. Information is gathered about suppliers, e.g. financial performance, health, safety, environmental policy, CSR, products and services data and is checked for accuracy and that it is up-to-date. The information is then made available online to the buyer.
The Utility organisations for example, National Grid, Anglian Water, CE Electric, Thames Water, United Utilities, E-on and EDF are able to access the UVDB and utilise the system for identifying potential suppliers and managing information on their existing suppliers.
The Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) pre-qualifies suppliers and contractors under various headings. There are over 900 standard product/service codes and 2500 standard keywords used and controlled by the Utilities.
A subscription-based service that requires the following steps to qualify:
1. Complete an application form
Register and qualify your business on UVDB by completing an online application form. Choose the number of product codes you wish to register against and the service options you may require. Click here to see which product/service codes are applicable.
UVDBstandard Subscription Fees:
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Based on product code registration |
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Tier Levels |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
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No. of Product Codes |
Up to 7
Product Codes |
8-14
Product Codes |
15-21
Product Codes |
> 21
Product Codes |
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Annual Fee |
£515 +VAT |
£640 +VAT |
£815 +VAT |
£1015 +VAT |
UVDB Optional Services:
UVDBshowcase - be seen
Add showcase to present your latest products and services in an area dedicated to the Utilities Sector.
- Marketing information - give further details of your company’s capabilities outside the confines of the UVDB questionnaire
- Add logos, photos and customer testimonials and quotes.
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£170 +VAT. |
UVDBnotice
Do you need to be informed of relevant contract opportunities in the UK and Europe?
There are thousands of opportunities published every year and UVDBnotice enables you to target the ones appropriate to your company by specifying commodity codes (CPV codes), keywords and countries of interest.
Email notifications of contract notices that are published in the Official Journal -relevant to your business. Gives you access to a search facility and a database of thousands of contract opportunities, as published on the OJEU. Automatically filter potential contracts based upon your company’s capabilities. |
£365 +VAT. |
2. Complete questionnaire
On receipt of your application and payment you will be given access to the on-line questionnaire for completion. The questionnaire collects information regarding your business to enable members of the UVDB service to consider your business for potential or continued work. The type of information required is given below:
- Financial & Legal
- Quality
- Health & Safety
- Environmental
- Professional & Technical
- Insurance
- Product & Service specific questions
Your business can demonstrate its capabilities by selecting one or more of the extensive industry product/service categories (product codes) available, that best match your area of business.
3. Submission & evaluation of questionnaire
Upon receipt of your completed questionnaire Achilles will perform various quality checks on the information provided. If there are any concerns these will be flagged and you will need to revisit the questionnaire. On passing the quality procedure the questionnaire details will be published to the live UVDB supplier management system. The data is then visible to all subscribing manufacturers.
4. Registration/Qualification on UVDB
Your questionnaire will be shown on the UVDB portal for all members of the service to have access to when sourcing and selecting suppliers against the product codes that you have registered or qualified for. You are advised to regularly review your questionnaire and ensure that the information available to members is kept up-to-date. This will ensure your business doesn’t miss any relevant contract opportunities.
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