A rigorous assessment for suppliers in the UK utilities sector. Covering health & safety, environmental, quality, and corporate responsibility standards, the audit involved both a management systems evaluation and an onsite assessment. Achieving Silver Plus status demonstrates our commitment to industry best practices, reinforcing trust in our ground anchoring solutions and ensuring compliance with key supplier requirements.

What this means for clients:

• Verified supplier status for utilities and major infrastructure owners

• Reduced procurement risk for large-scale and time-critical projects

• Independent audit of key areas including quality, environment and health & safety

Achilles UVDB enables the utilities sector to use Achilles’ proven supplier pre-qualification system to manage risk within the supply chain and comply with EU regulations. Achilles UVDB is managed by a Steering Group consisting of utility buyers to drive industry best practice.

What this means for clients:

• Independently assessed site-based competence

• Assurance for projects requiring temporary works, groundworks or critical installation

• Confidence that health, safety and environmental risks are actively managed

RISQS has been developed to provide a service for the qualification of suppliers for all products and services that are procured by the rail industry. RISQS supports Network Rail, LUL/Transport for London, passenger, light rail and freight train operators, rolling stock organisations, main infrastructure contractors and other rail products and services providers in the management of supply chain risk. RISQS is an independent, third party qualification assessment of a supplier’s capability to supply products and services.

What this means for clients:

• Full approval to supply products and services to the railway

• Assurance that our systems meet strict rail-sector regulatory and safety requirements

• Streamlined procurement for Tier 1 contractors, designers and project managers

Made in Britain works to unite, support and promote all manufacturers and the entire British manufacturing sector within the UK and around the world.

What this means for clients:

• Guaranteed British manufacturing standards

• Reduced lead times and dependable supply

• Support for local industry and sustainable procurement

A membership organisation that sits at the very heart of the rail supply chain. The Rail Alliance is a leading representative of the UK rail supply chain community.

What this means for clients:

• Access to the latest industry developments, standards and best practice

• Strong connections across the rail sector, enabling faster collaboration

• Engagement with new technologies and approaches that support safer, more efficient delivery

• Reinforced credibility as an active, recognised contributor to the UK rail industry

SSIP is a nationally recognised framework that streamlines the assessment of a company’s health and safety competence. By meeting this accreditation, we have proven that our processes, documentation, and on-site practices meet rigorous, independently verified standards designed to keep people safe.

What This Means for Our Clients

• Reduced Procurement Burden: SSIP is widely accepted across the construction, rail, and infrastructure sectors, allowing clients to fast-track pre-qualification without repeated audits.

• Confidence in Compliance: Our certification confirms that our working methods, training, and risk management procedures have been thoroughly vetted.

• Safer, More Efficient Projects: With robust safety systems in place, clients benefit from smoother project delivery, reduced risk, and enhanced peace of mind.

Our Quality Management System is registered to ISO9001:2015 by DAS certification Ltd. DAS certification Ltd are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is the sole national accreditation body for the United Kingdom.

What this means for clients:

• Consistent product quality across all manufactured components

• Full traceability and documented procedures

• A reliable partner for safety-critical and compliance-driven projects