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.

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