PIN for Inspection Services

Concepts

• technical inspection
• calderbridge
• industrial inspection
• engineering and inspection
• inspection oversight
• inspection services
• pes inspections
• inspection
• inspections
• architecture and construction

Location

Description

NWS intends to issue a tender to encompass Inspection Services. Over the past few years this service has been captured as part of the Expert Support & Alternative Treatment Framework at NWS, however the decision has been made to now deliver this outside of the framework and as its own individual contract. The scope of work will encompass the following components: 1. Provide inspection oversight on Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of - i. Manufacturing Quality plan review ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities iii. Weld inspection iv. Dye pen inspection v. Magnetic particle inspection vi. Verification of certification vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR) 3. Provide ACEP and PES inspections with leak testing for Customer packaging comprising of - i. Inspection to International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) 6 specification ii. Inspection to a Periodic Examination Scheme in line with the Convention for Safe Containers. iii. Leak testing of IP2 containers using the Croft Associates Leak Tester (CALT). 4. Support the NWS inspection function (Quality and Maintenance) to maintain their PCN certification a. Enable currently qualified and new NDT personnel obtain and continue PCN certification by - i. Providing experience training to enable initial and continuing hours qualifications for PCN qualification ii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd. iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate This procurement will be conducted using NWS's Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace DPS.

CPV Codes

• 71631000 - Technical inspection services
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 71730000 - Industrial inspection services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Suppliers wishing to be considered for this opportunity will therefore be required to register to Category 12 (Quality) on the DPS, if not done so already. Suppliers can access the BATS DPS by: 1. Going to Atamis (https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome) i. Click 'Register here' if you don't already have an account 2. Go to 'View our Live Opportunities' 3. Navigate to the 'Business and Technical Services (BATS) Marketplace' procurement record (C5590) and 'Register Interest' 4. Once logged in, go to 'My Proposals & Quotes' (BATS may take a couple of minutes to appear) From here you will be able to access all BATS associated documentation and guidance to assist you with qualifying to Category 12.