Supplier assurance

AWE’s approach to auditing and assurance reviews of suppliers

Once suppliers have completed their Supplier Competency Evaluation they will be assessed as to certain assurance gradings; these may include quality, environmental, safety and security aspects.  You might see mentioned ‘Enhanced QC’ our highest level of quality control grading or ‘ESH A’ our highest level of environmental, safety and health grading.  The type of requirement will determine the level of grading suppliers need to meet, and whether they are liable to audit by AWE.  The audit requirement is reflected in our Terms and Conditions, but suppliers will always be pre-notified of any visits from AWE auditors.

Our suppliers – and associated third parties and subcontractors – will be expected to meet and maintain a range of proportionate security requirements. These requirements, covering cyber, physical, personnel and procedural security arrangements, will be specified via an assigned Security Profile. Suitable evidence supporting security assurance activities will be required. There may also need to be a site visit carried out.

Supplier Assurance

• AWE’s Quality Requirements for Suppliers (pdf)
• Supply Chain Audits Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
• AWE Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items Policy (pdf)
• AWE Quality Policy (pdf)
• AWE Environment and Sustainability Policy (pdf)
• AWE Safety and Health Policy (pdf)

Supply Chain Security

• Security requirements for AWE Supply Chain
• Security requirements for AWE Supply Chain Technical Supplement

Terms and Conditions

Please refer to a copy of our Supplier Handbook and Terms and Conditions for the contractual standards we expect our suppliers to adhere to as a minimum. Other forms of contract are issued on a case-by-case basis, depending on AWE requirements, complexity and risk.