Approvals

Lloyd's NERS, WIRS & GIRS

National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS)

Under the scheme we perform technical assessment of the Service Providers who elect to be assessed for accreditation for contestable works associated with the installation of electrical connections, see Frequently Asked Questions under related documents (FAQ's).

The scopes of registration are as follows:

• design
• project management
• cable laying (LV,11kV,33kV,132kV)
• cable jointing (dead LV, live LV,11kV, 33kV, 132kV)
• overhead lines wooden pole and/or steel tower (up to 132kV)
• substation installation (up to 11kV/415V)
• substation installation (132/32kV,66/11kV, 33/11kV)
• all associated civil engineering works including excavation, cable laying and backfilling.

Note: each voltage rating detailed in brackets represents a separate registration category

Accreditation under the scheme will provide the service provider with the following benefits:

• accreditation recognised by all UK DNOs
• independent assessment and registration process
• assignment of an accreditation mark which will represent the achievement of a high technical, quality and safety standard
• Lloyd's Register website listing of registered service providers

Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS)

We operate, on behalf of the Water UK and the water utilities, the new Water Industry Registration Scheme.

The scheme represents part of an ongoing process to facilitate multi-lay for service providers.

Under the scheme we perform technical assessment of the service providers who elect to be assessed for accreditation for contestable works associated with the installation of water infrastructure.

The scopes of registration are as follows:

• design
• project management
• construction, commissioning and connections Full, Site & Services

Benefits

Accreditation under the scheme will provide the service provider with the following benefits:

• accreditation recognised by all water utilities and Water UK
• independent assessment and registration process
• assignment of an accreditation mark which will represent the achievement of a high technical, quality and safety standard
• Lloyd's Register website listing of registered service providers
  
  

If you are looking to find a Service Provider (SLO) to undertake works on your behalf then please click on the link below, the list will provide you with the current approved contractors. Next to each ICP's name is a link to their websites which will provide current contact details.

Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS)

Lloyd's Register operate, on behalf of the UK Gas Transporters, the new Gas Industry Registration Scheme.

Under the scheme, Lloyd's Register perform technical assessments of Utility Infrastructure Providers (UIPs), who elect to be assessed for accreditation, for work associated with the construction of new gas infrastructure operating up to 7 barg pressure, in the following scopes:

• design
• Construction/Commissioning/Connections (Routine) [CCCR]
• Project Management
• Audit
• Connections (Non Routine, Basic) [CNRB]

Accreditation under the scheme will provide the UIP with the following benefits:

• standardised set of requirements
• single point of contact
• accreditation recognised by all UK Gas Transporters
• the Accreditation Mark, assigned to registered UIPs, will represent the achievement of a high technical, quality and safety standard

If you are looking to find a Service Provider (SLO) to undertake works on your behalf then please click on the link below, the list will provide you with the current approved contractors. Next to each ICP's name is a link to their websites which will provide current contact details.

Corgi Registered

CORGI is the national watchdog for gas safety in the United Kingdom.

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Achilles UVDB

The UVDB helps Utilities to comply with EU Procurement Legislation by providing a fair, open and transparent means of selecting suppliers for potential tender opportunities. The Utilities announce their intentions to source through the UVDB in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on a regular basis.

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BSI ISO 9001 & 14001

ISO 9001 is the world's most established quality framework. It sets the standard not only for quality management systems, but management systems in general.

ISO 14001 sets out how you go about putting in place an effective Environmental Management System (EMS). The standard is designed to address the delicate balance between maintaining profitability and reducing environmental impact.

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Society of British Water & Wastewater Industries

SBWWI is a trade association representing members' opinions to clients and other bodies. The Society's activities extend to functions such as representation to Regulators, Government Departments, input into standards-setting, training of operatives, contractual and procurement practices, and public relations in its widest sense to inform the public of the importance of its members' activities.

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