Accreditation / PQ register
Achilles (UVDB, Building Confidence)
Also known as UVDB, Achilles Verify.
Sector supplier communities used by utilities and energy buyers as their qualification system under the Utilities Contracts Regulations.
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Who uses it
Water companies, energy networks, rail, oil and gas majors.
Getting registered
Register in the relevant community, complete the questionnaire, optionally take a verification audit.
Watch out for
For many utilities, Achilles registration is a hard gate - you cannot be invited without it. Budget for it before chasing utility work.
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At a glance
- Run by
- Achilles Information Ltd
- Type
- Accreditation / PQ register
- Covers
- UK-wide, International
- Sectors
- Utilities, Energy, Rail, Construction, Oil and gas
- Cost
- Paid - annual, by community and revenue band
- Website
- achilles.com
Last reviewed 2026-09-14. Something wrong on this page?
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