Inspection Services

Descriptions

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 reviewii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activitiesiii. Weld inspectioniv. Dye pen inspectionv. Magnetic particle inspectionvi. Verification of certificationvii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR)2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of -i. Manufacturing Quality plan reviewii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activitiesiii. Weld inspectioniv. Dye pen inspectionv. Magnetic particle inspectionvi. Verification of certificationvii. 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 specificationii. 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 certificationa. 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 qualificationii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd.iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate