ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is a joint qualification system for suppliers and contractors to utilities in Nordicsand Central Europe. It's operated by Achilles under Article 77 of Directive 2014/25/EU. The subscribing utilitieswill use ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE for tenderer selection for contracts and framework agreements subjectto EU procurement rules, but reserve the right to publish individual notices for specific requirements wherethey deem it necessary, even though they relate to the product and service categories covered by ACHILLESUTILITIES NCE. The qualification system may be used for contracts not subject to EU procurement rules ateach subscriber's discretion. An overview of products and services acquired through ACHILLES UTILITIESNCE is available herehttps://www.achilles.com/app/uploads/2021/02/Product-and-Service-Code-Guide-EN.pdf.Please note that new Product Codes such as ElectricVehicleCharging Stations and Unmanned Aerial Systemsincl Drones have been addedhttps://www.achilles.no/download/unce/UNCE-CodeChanges-Jan2021-EN.pdf.ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is of indefinite duration, but supplier information must be updated annually.Suppliers already qualified on ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE will be reminded to renew before the qualificationperiod expires. The annual qualification fee is ranging fromSEK 2230 to 11230payable in advance. Suppliers canupdate their information during the qualification period.Suppliers may apply for qualification at any time. To apply the suppliers must complete an Order Form and payin advance an annual qualification fee between SEK 2230 to 11230. The Order Form with qualification requirementscan be obtained herehttps://my.achilles.com/join-community?communitycode=UNC&lang=gb-EN. To qualifythe suppliers must complete an online questionnaire covering detailed information about their company. Assome contracting authorities and contracting entities require an ESPD, the suppliers can submit an ESPD viaACHILLES UTILITIES NCE. Basic commercial requirements must be satisfied. Some buying organizations haveindividual requirements in addition to the basic requirements. The suppliers can therefore be asked to answercustomer-specific questions related to the qualification. ACHILLES UTILITIES NCE is open to manufacturersor distributors dealing directly with the buyer. The bidders lists will be based on suppliers that have passed theinitial qualification.