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UVDB (Utilities Vendor Data Base) - Works

ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED

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Planning

19 Feb 2025 at 17:29

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Achilles Information Ltd is planning a tender for the Utilities Vendor Data Base (UVDB) scheme, classified under Construction work (CPV code 45000000). The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the key industry categories including utility entities in the fields of electricity, gas, water, port, airport-related activities, and postal services. The tender primarily focuses on works within the UK, although contract awards could extend to other locations. Notable dates include the transition of applicable Requests for Information to this new notice starting from 20th February 2025. This tender will follow the regulations under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and includes the use of electronic auctions as a possible procurement method.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in high-risk or regulated construction works. The UVDB scheme provides a robust qualification system that can significantly broaden a company’s client base within the utility sector. Businesses suitable to compete in this tender include suppliers of works, supplies, and services related to the utility industries covered. High-risk product vendors may need to undergo independent audits under the Verify scheme. Organisations that are not yet registered with UVDB should consider applying via Achilles to enhance their visibility and competitiveness in this regulated market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UVDB (Utilities Vendor Data Base) - Works

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the procurement: the Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) scheme is a qualification system within the meaning of Regulation 77 of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and Regulation 75 of the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, which is operated by Achilles Information Ltd. 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/information-for-achilles-uvdb-qualification-system-notice-qsn/ The 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/information-for-achilles-uvdb-qualification-system-notice-qsn/ Vendors not already registered on the UVDB should apply to Achilles using the contact details at Section l.1 in order to ensure that their details are available to subscribing utility entities. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e475
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006004-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 4SH
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Drayton
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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