Supplier evaluation and approval criteria

Initial evaluation criteria

• Track Record: Suppliers who have been working with us since before June 2024 with no recorded non-conformities or incidents.
• Certifications: Suppliers holding recognized quality certifications for management systems or products, issued by an accredited Certification Body.
• Trial Order: New suppliers who successfully complete and meet the requirements of an initial trial order.
• R&D Projects: Suppliers involved in research, development, and innovation projects.
• Technical and Commercial Evaluation: Suppliers who demonstrate adequate technical, production, and human resource capabilities, as well as proven experience in comparable projects and/or supplies.
• Special Cases: Sole supplier of a specific material, product, or service; client requirement; or commercial decision made by Management.

Continuous evaluation criteria

• Quality of the supplied product or service
• Value for money
• Compliance with delivery deadlines
• After-sales service
• Incident and claims management