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At EKFB, we believe in<\/span>\u00a0open and<\/span>\u00a0inclusive<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>procurement to\u00a0<\/span>help promote<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>healthy<\/span>\u00a0competit<\/span>ion in our supply chain<\/span>. We are committed to providing as much advanced information as possible <\/span>to create a level playing field for our prospective tenderers while supporting HS2 readiness. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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How to prequalify<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To build a safe, competent, and compliant supply chain we have set our minimum standards high with regards to industry accreditation requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s\u00a0important to us that you have robust management systems in place to manage the health, safety and wellbeing of your workforce, the quality of the services or products you deliver, and the environment in which you\u00a0operate.\u00a0We recognise UKAS ISO certification (ISO45001, ISO9001, and ISO14001 respectively) as the benchmark for management system maturity and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0desirable that our supply chain hold these certifications where\u00a0appropriate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For subcontracting, EKFB adopts the\u202fCommon Assessment Standard (CAS), a standardised industry\u202fprequalification questions agreed by Build UK, and we have partnered with Constructionline as our preferred third-party verification partner of the CAS. All Subcontractors in the C23 supply chain must be CAS verified to deliver works on our sites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your business is not currently accredited by Constructionline, please register and apply for certification.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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How to bid\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To participate in our tenders and become a member of the EKFB approved supply chain, please monitor the opportunities tab<\/a> of this CompeteFor partnership site and submit your expression of interest in any relevant packages before the opportunity deadline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

EKFB adopts a value-based approach to procurement to ensure cost, quality, and sustainability are all weighted considerations in our award criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In readiness to tender for opportunities on C23, you can increase your competitiveness by just understanding and being able to articulate your overall value proposition. Here are some key themes to help you do this:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n