This is a new Newsletter for you as a supplier in Sellihca - Nordic Utility Qualification System and Vendor Database

Sellihca is a unique collaboration between utilities in the Nordic countries. The participating utilities use the system to provide information and to select suppliers when buying goods, services and works. Lots of time is also saved for the participating utilities following the EU purchasing directives since there is no need to advertise upcoming purchases when you use a pre-qualification system.

The Sellihca Pre-qualification System and Vendor Database provide suppliers with a unique gateway to reach the entire Nordic utility sector in one simple step. By maintaining registration on the Sellihca system the supplier can with minimum effort ensure that existing as well as potential business partners have access to up-to-date and relevant information about the company, its products and services.

If you have any qestions please contact Klaus Kræmer, Sellihca Product Manager
Tel +45 5155 2008

Sellihca Keeps Growing

In just one year Sellihca has increased the supplier database by 76%. The increase is related both to an increase in subscribing utilities and an increase in use by existing subscribers.

Two very recent examples of procurement processes initiated in Sellihca:

Framework agreements for servers, routers and switchers

Cables for the development of Ormen Lange in Norway

Sellihca is managed by Achilles Information Centre in Arendal , where our Service Desk is also based. The Service Desk is responsible for anything from handling of Order Forms to updating information in the supplier databases. The Service Desk has two teams each responsible for a specific set of tasks. Team One registers suppliers in the database and receives/sends out all documents. Team Two validates and approves the data entered by the suppliers and makes certain that the individual supplier is searchable. The process is finished when Team One has forwarded a Qualification Certificate.

Sellica Service Desk has 5 employees. The supplier database is updated once a week and on average 25-35 suppliers are adopted or renewed as prequalified suppliers in Sellihca.

If you require further information or help please call our Service Desk, tel +47 37 06 35 30 or email nordic@achilles.com

Nuclear Requirements

The Swedish nuclear power plants Ringhals AB, Barsebäck, Forsmark Kraftgrupp AB and OKG AB has extended Pre-qualification requirements for services and works.

If you wish to become a qualified supplier for those organisations you first need to answer the Nuclear Requirements in the last section of the Internet based form and send in proof of a valid third party liability insurance. To see all the extended requirements follow this link.

Please note that this is only relevant for those suppliers who wish to become qualified for the Swedish Nuclear Power Plants. Consequently, most suppliers do not need to fill in this information.

As a qualified supplier you can during a running qualification period make a partial update where you can qualify for the Swedish nuclear power plants. A partial update cost NOK 500 and can be ordered here (PDF) or directly via our web page, www.achilles.com/sellihca.

Sellihca Steering Group

Sellihca is regulated by a group of representatives from the participating Nordic Utiliteis. The group meets regulary with Achilles to decide upon on policy (including demands for pre-qualification), software development and product/service coding. The working group is also a forum for contact and meeting within the Nordic Utilites.

For further information contact Klaus Kræmer, Sellihca Product Manager or email: klaus.kraemer@achilles.com or contact or contact respective Utility.

Free update of contact information

Purchasers using Sellihca can send inquiries directly from Sellihca, therefore it’s vital that your e-mail address is up-to-date in the system. You can at anytime, and without charge, change your contact information, for instance if your contact person, address, or telephone number changes.

It is as simple as this to update your contact information:
1. Log on to www.achilles.com with your login information.

2. Choose “Contact updates” and make your changes.

3. Press “Submit” to download your changes to the Sellihca database

If you wish more information please contact the Sellihca Service Desk, tel +47 3706 3530, email: nordic@achilles.com

NEW! Electronic version of your certificate as a PDF

Did you know that you can order an electronic version of your printed Sellihca certificate as a PDF? This electronic certificate gives you the opportunity to publish it on your website or print extras to hand out within your organisation.   The cost is NOK 500 and you can order it by sending an email to nordic@achilles.com.