UVDB (Utilities Vendor Data Base) - Works

Opportunity overview

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Classification

CPV45000000 — Construction work

Lots

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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id: ocds-h6vhtk-04e475
Status: planned
Review Details: Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures For contracts subject to the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, utilities are required to incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the proposed award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification is required to provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Where the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (SI 2016 No 274) apply, provision is made for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of duty under the regulations to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Where the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016 No 49) apply, provision is made for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of duty under the regulations to take action in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Main Procurement Category: works

Legal basis

Id: 32014L0025
Scheme: CELEX

Techniques

Has Electronic Auction: Yes

Electronic Auction

Description: The subscribing utility entities reserve the right to conduct procurements under UVDB using electronic auctions

Contract terms

Performance Terms: Where relevant, such conditions will be stated in the procurement documents.

Classification

Id: 45000000
Scheme: CPV
Description: Construction work

Submission terms

Languages

Submission Method

written

Other Requirements

Qualification System Methods

Vendors of products considered to be high risk may be required by individual subscribing utility entities to undergo an independent audit covering health, safety, environment and quality systems under the Verify scheme. Further information, including the types and costs of audit are available via: https://www.achilles.com/uvdb-verify-audit/ In appropriate circumstances some utility contracting entities will apply a minimum scoring mechanism. Verify is not independent and vendors must have a subscription to UVDB. SSE plc have an additional level of risk assessment via their own systems, which links directly to UVDB. http://sse.com/potential-suppliers/

Qualification System Conditions

UVDB registration will be the first stage of qualification. You can join via http://www.achilles.com/uvdb Having completed the registration, you will be asked to pay your annual subscription to UVDB. The current subscription rates are available at the following URL: https://www.achilles.com/features/uvdb-membership-pricing-and-features/ Your full pre-qualification questionnaire, once completed can be submitted for validation following payment of your subscription.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1

Id: 1
Status: planned
Description: 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.

Items and delivery

Item 1

Id: 1
Related Lot: 1

Delivery Location

Description: Contracts awarded by subscribing utility entities will be mainly for performance within the UK, although contracts may be awarded for other locations.

Delivery locations

Entry 1

Region: UK

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1

Id: GB-COH-SC137975
Name: ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED

Roles

buyer

Address

Region: UKJ14
Locality: ABINGDON
Postal Code: OX144SH
Country Name: United Kingdom
Street Address: 30 WESTERN AVENUE

Details

Url: http://www.achilles.com ↗

Classifications

Entry 1

Scheme: TED_CE_ACTIVITY
Description: UVDB mainly covers utility entities in the fields of electricity, gas and water, but also utility entities in the fields of port and airport related activities and postal services

Identifier

Id: SC137975
Scheme: GB-COH
Legal Name: ACHILLES INFORMATION LIMITED

Contact

Url: http://www.achilles.com/uvdb ↗
Email: UVDB@achilles.com
Telephone: +44 1235861118

Organisation 2

Id: GB-FTS-11
Name: See section VI.3

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality: See section VI.3
Country Name: United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name: See section VI.3

Recorded locations

Buyer location · ABINGDON · UKJ14 · OX144SH · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION

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