Inspection Services

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.<br/><br/>The scope of work will encompass the following components:<br/>1. Provide inspection oversight on Manufacturers site comprising of -<br/>i. Manufacturing Quality plan review<br/>ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities<br/>iii. Weld inspection<br/>iv. Dye pen inspection<br/>v. Magnetic particle inspection<br/>vi. Verification of certification<br/>vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR)<br/><br/>2. Provide inspection oversight on Packaging Maintenance at Manufacturers site comprising of -<br/>i. Manufacturing Quality plan review<br/>ii. Witness and confirmation of quality plan activities<br/>iii. Weld inspection<br/>iv. Dye pen inspection<br/>v. Magnetic particle inspection<br/>vi. Verification of certification<br/>vii. Review and checking of compiled Lifetime record (LTR)<br/><br/>3. Provide ACEP and PES inspections with leak testing for Customer packaging comprising of -<br/>i. Inspection to International Institute of Container Lessors (IICL) 6 specification<br/>ii. Inspection to a Periodic Examination Scheme in line with the Convention for Safe Containers.<br/>iii. Leak testing of IP2 containers using the Croft Associates Leak Tester (CALT).<br/><br/>4. Support the NWS inspection function (Quality and Maintenance) to maintain their PCN certification<br/>a. Enable currently qualified and new NDT personnel obtain and continue PCN certification by –<br/>i. Providing experience training to enable initial and continuing hours qualifications for PCN qualification<br/>ii. Oversee and sign off continuing monthly Level III sign off for PCN cpd.<br/>iii. Assist with NDT queries as appropriate