Supply Chain
SPL Powerlines meticulously manages supply chain partners to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials and seamless integration into our projects. This is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency, minimising delays, and upholding our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the transport, infrastructure & energy markets.
Here you will find out how to provide a service or product to us, supply chain and procurement news, plus updates to processes and procedures.
Sustainability in the Supply Chain
In the last twelve months, we have engaged with 454 approved suppliers, of which 63% are SMEs, with a total investment of £25m.
The strength and depth within our supply chain goes beyond these numbers, with a total of 500 approved suppliers that SPL can draw upon to successfully support delivery of a Rolling Programme of Decarbonisation.
We actively engage with our supply chain on a regular basis, and we have implemented an SME Action Plan to really drive collaborative value.
Become a New Supplier
SPL Powerlines approach to supplier selection and procurement management is ethical, inclusive and objective ensuring we partner with the right organisations for mutual long-term success. Guided by our SHARP Values, we meticulously evaluate suppliers to ensure they are not only capable but also aligned with our unwavering commitment to ethical practices. This includes upholding the highest standards in safety, wellbeing, human rights, environmental stewardship, and social impact.
Living Wage Employer
SPL Powerlines UK Ltd has joined the commitment to the Living Wage Foundation, as this reflects our People pillar within our company values. The living wage foundation accreditation, ensures our employees have sufficient income to support their families. This commitment highlights our dedication to providing fair and sustainable wages and our approach to fostering a positive, supportive, and equitable workplace.
As a Living Wage Employer, SPL Powerlines UK has committed to:
- Pay the real UK or London Living Wage (as appropriate) to all their directly employed staff over the age of 18
- Ensure all third-party contracted and sub-contracted regular staff are paid the real UK or London Living Wage (as appropriate)
- Increase the wages of these employees and contracted staff to the Living Wage, if appropriate, within six months of any rise in the calculated Living Wage rates