Working With us
We succeed together.
Our supply chain partners are not subcontractors, they are partners in delivery. We invest in those relationships because the quality of our work depends on theirs.
The work Octavius does is delivered by a network of specialist partners — engineers, designers, specialist contractors, plant operators and suppliers — who bring skills and capacity that make our projects possible. The quality of that network directly determines the quality of what we build. We take that seriously.
We seek long-term relationships with supply chain partners who share our values. Partners who take safety seriously. Who invest in their people. Who are committed to quality. Who want to grow and develop alongside us. We want to be the kind of client that helps them do that.
How we support our supply chain
We pay promptly because cash flow matters and late payment harms small businesses. We communicate clearly because our partners need reliable information to plan their work. We provide development support because strengthening the capabilities of our supply chain strengthens ours. And we set fair commercial terms because a relationship built on squeeze is not a relationship at all.
Local and social value in the supply chain
Wherever we can, we source locally, engaging businesses from the communities we work in, creating economic benefit that stays where the project is. Our supply chain social value targets are aligned to our Thrive commitments, and we support SMEs with the information and capacity they need to participate in public sector procurement.
Diversity and inclusion in the supply chain
We actively seek out and support diverse suppliers: businesses led by women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled entrepreneurs and social enterprises. A diverse supply chain brings fresh thinking, serves communities better and is simply the right thing to build.
Becoming an Octavius Supplier
We welcome new suppliers that can demonstrate a collaborative approach and are determined to learn and continuously improve.
Before submitting an application to join our Supply Chain, please note that the following minimum expectations apply;
- Compliance with our standard PQQ requirements (Octavius – Constructionline),
- Registration with the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (only if working in Rail),
- Adoption and adherence to the principles of the Octavius Supply Chain Charter
Additional customer/framework specific requirements may apply too.
Network Rail CP7 Work Opportunities
If you would like to register for opportunities in Network Rail’s Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) for CP7, please register here.
If you would like to register for opportunities in our Network Rail CP7 Wales & Western framework, please contact WalesAndWesternSupplyChain@octavius.co.uk
and to access the pipeline, please click here.
If you would like to register for opportunities in the North West & Central framework, please register here.
