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Utilities Vendor Database

Achilles UVDB (Utilities Vendor Database) accreditation is the leading pre-qualification standard for suppliers and contractors working with the UK utilities sector. Achieving Achilles UVDB status demonstrates your business meets stringent requirements for quality, safety, environmental management, and supply chain transparency. With Achilles UVDB, you gain access to major utility projects, build trust with procurement teams, and stand out as a reliable partner. Compliancy Group makes the UVDB process clear and manageable – guiding you every step of the way so you can focus on winning contracts and growing your business.

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Compliancy Group

Why Choose Compliancy Group?

We understand the unique compliance challenges faced by suppliers and contractors in the utilities sector. Our team brings real-world experience with Achilles UVDB applications, audit preparation, and industry-specific regulations.

No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need UVDB gap analysis, ISO certification, statutory inspections, or ongoing compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your business. We offer flexible support packages – from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.

We partner exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for certification assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny – helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage compliance for business growth.

Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you build safer, more resilient operations, reduce risk, and improve efficiency – so you can focus on delivering projects and winning contracts.

You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.

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Achilles UVDB Benefits for Your Business

UVDB accreditation opens doors to major projects with leading utility companies and principal contractors.

Demonstrate your commitment to quality, safety, and responsible supply chain management.

Compliance with UVDB standards helps prevent costly procurement delays and audit failures.

Achieving and maintaining UVDB accreditation sets you apart in the utilities sector.

Regular audits and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing improvement and operational excellence.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Reduce Risk of Delays

Benefits of Compliancy Group's Services

From gap analysis to audit support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after accreditation.

Our 100% certification pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

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FAQ's - Achilles UVDB

Achilles UVDB stands for “Achilles Utilities Vendor Database,” a pre-qualification system used by the utilities sector in the UK to manage risk within the supply chain and comply with EU regulations.
The Achilles UVDB audit is a thorough assessment conducted by Achilles for utilities companies in the UK. It evaluates a supplier’s safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) management systems and practices to ensure compliance and reduce supply chain risks.
Whether you need Achilles accreditation depends on your business goals and the sectors you operate in. For suppliers aiming to work with major utilities companies in the UK, achieving this accreditation can be essential as it demonstrates compliance and commitment to industry standards.
The duration of an Achilles audit can vary based on the size and complexity of a supplier’s operations. Typically, it can range from one to several days, but exact timings should be clarified with Achilles directly.
Achilles UVDB certification is a recognition given to suppliers after successful verification within the Utilities Vendor Database. It signifies that a supplier has met specific standards related to safety, health, environment, and quality management in the utilities sector.
Companies that aim to supply goods or services to the utilities sector in the UK, especially major utilities companies, often require Achilles UVDB Verification. It’s particularly relevant for those wanting to demonstrate their commitment to industry standards and best practices in SHEQ areas.
Achilles UVDB accreditation fees depend on the level of assessment and the size of your organisation.
In order to gain Achilles accreditation, you'll need to undergo a management system evaluation. You'll also be subject to an on-site assessment to ensure that everything is up to Achilles standard. An auditor will assess your current systems and review them.
Yes! We provide ongoing consultancy, regular reviews, compliance updates, and training to keep your business Achilles UVDB-compliant and confident as you grow.
Simply contact us for a free consultation or take our compliance quiz to see where you stand and how we can help your business achieve Achilles UVDB accreditation.

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