--- title: "UVDB (Utilities Vendor Data Base) - Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e475" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e475" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e475.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e475.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED" published: "2025-02-19" --- # UVDB (Utilities Vendor Data Base) - Works Buyer: ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e475 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e475) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e475.json) ## Summary 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. ### 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006004-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED | | Locality | ABINGDON | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 4SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Drayton | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 17:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006004-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://my.achilles.com - http://sse.com/potential-suppliers/ - http://www.achilles.com - http://www.achilles.com/uvdb - https://www.achilles.com/features/uvdb-membership-pricing-and-features/ - https://www.achilles.com/information-for-achilles-uvdb-qualification-system-notice-qsn/ - https://www.achilles.com/uvdb-verify-audit/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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