1.

The items shall be supplied as per the B.O.M, complying with Specifications, relevant codes &
standards. Equivalent material grades may be considered based on the supporting data.

2.

All material shall be new, clean and free from rust, pits and obvious defects.

3.

All plates shall be supplied in 3m x 12m sizes for quantity 36 SQM and above or as mentioned in
B.O.M.. Quantity indicated in the BOM shall be rounded-off (positively) accordingly. However, if the
quantity indicated in the BOM is less than 36 SQM, plates may be supplied in the most economical
size (including 4x8).

4.

Inspection requirements shall conform to Level 1 as defined in M/R. Attachment-V. Original Mill Test
Certificate or Mill Certified Certificates (originals), in accordance with BS EN 10204 type 3.1/ 3.2 (as
applicable) shall be submitted. The vendor shall also submit all other documents as required by vendor
data requirements (Attach VI). Project specific Inspection & Test Plan shall be submitted immediately
after the Purchase Order award indicating Activity, Characteristics to be verified, Acceptance criteria/
Specification reference clauses, inspection interventions etc.

5.

Vendor shall confirm acceptance to involve COMPANY / Company nominated Third Party Inspection
agency at all stage of manufacture. Project specific Inspection Test Plan shall be submitted
immediately after the Purchase Order award indicating; Activity, Characteristics to be verified,
Acceptance criteria / Specification reference clauses, inspection intervention.

6.

All structural steel shall be made from open hearth, basic oxygen or electric furnace process.
Bessemer steel or rimmed and capped steel is not acceptable. All steels shall be killed or semi-killed.

7.

Carbon Equivalent specified in Material System Specification 12-SAMSS-018 (Attach-II-1 of the

requisition) shall be calculated by long formula.

8.

All API 2H Materials to category PL1- for Critical Service Applications shall be with tested through
Thickness Properties. The PL1 plates as per API Spec. 2H Gr. 50 must be with supplementary
requirements S1- Ultrasonic testing, S3- Individual plate testing, S4- Through- thickness testing, S5Low Sulphur, S6- Low Nitrogen, Vanadium & Boron contents control. Carbon Equivalent for PL1
plates shall not exceed 0.40%. (refer Specification 12-SAMSS-018 clause 4.2.1). Ultrasonic Testing
shall be as per ASTM A578, acceptance level shall be B.

9.

All API 2H Materials of category PL2 as per B.O.M. shall be according to all supplementary
requirements indicated under Specification 12-SAMSS-018 clause 4.2.2, including low sulphur, low
nitrogen, restricted chemistry etc. should be complied with. Carbon Equivalent for PL2 plates shall not
exceed 0.40%. Ultrasonic Testing shall be as per ASTM A578, acceptance level shall be B.

10.

All ASTM A36 materials shall be of PL4. Accordingly all supplementary requirements indicated under
Specification 12-SAMSS-018 clause 4.2.3, including Charpy V Notch impact testing shall be complied
with.

11.

Carbon Equivalent for PL4 plates shall not exceed 0.43%. (Amendment to para 4.2.3 clause a of
Specification 12-SAMSS-018).

12.

Vendor to refer to Table 8.1 included in Attach. II-2 for category of steels.

13.

Vendor shall confirm Manufacturers accreditation to ISO 9000 requirements & forward a latest copy.

14.

Vendor shall confirm the Mill / Manufacturer of all items and the country of origin.

15.

Marking on each piece shall include the following information as a minimum in addition to the
requirements as per relevant codes and standards:
Client: COMPANY /COMPANY

Material Specification, Grade, Thickness, Size, steel classification (PL1, PL2 etc.)
Manufacturers name & Heat No.

Purchase Order number & Project

BOM Item number

16.

All materials shall be packed as suitable for protection against possible damages during transportation,
handling, stowage & storage.

17. Vendor to fill & submit bidders technical compliance checklist & deviation list (Ref. M/R AttachVII), with the offer.
Vendor to note that deviation if any shall be categorically stated in the deviation list indicating
para. / clause Nos. of the relevant specifications. Deviations mentioned elsewhere in the text of
the vendors offer shall not be considered.
SUBMISSION OF THE BIDDERS TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST & DEVIATION LIST IS
A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT.

Attachment II
Specifications:
Rev.

Document title

No. of Sheets

1) 12-SAMSS-018
Dated 28th Jan. 2004

10

2) SAES-M-005
Dated 28th Jan 2004

Material System Specification - Structural

Plates, Rolled Sections and TubularsSpecification for Fixed Offshore Platforms
Design and Construction of Fixed
Offshore Platforms
(Pages Nos. 1 & 16 to 19 of 24)
Procedure for Structural Materials

3) DE-119887

5
8

Attachment III
Specification:
Document No.

Rev.

12-SAMSS-005
Dated 28th Jan. 2004

Document title
Marking of Metal Products

No. of Sheets
6

Attachment IV
Specification:
Document No.

Rev.

DE-119885

Document title
Specification for Quality Assurance and
Quality Control

No. of Sheets
35

Attachment V
Inspection and Testing Requirements
Rev.
1)

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2) SA FORM 175 CODE

121400
Dated 04/99
3) SA FORM 175 CODE
000003
Dated 11/98

Document title

No. of Sheets

Definition of Inspection Levels & Scope

Inspection and Testing Requirements

Instructions and Explanation of

Requirements

Attachment V- 1
Inspection and Testing Requirements
Rev.
1)

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Document title

No. of Sheets

Definition of Inspection Levels & Scope

Definition of Inspection Levels & Scope

Level 0
Documentation requirements only; no inspection required.
Level 1
Only final inspection required prior to shipping.
Level 2
Includes as a minimum, pre-inspection meetings, one or more unspecified in progress
surveillance visit/s, all witness and hold points, final inspection and release for shipment.
Level 3
Same as level 2, except that in progress surveillance inspections shall be on a regular
basis (daily, weekly or bi-weekly).
Level 4
Resident inspector continuously monitoring the work.
Note: Company Inspection Level 1 shall be applied for this PO.

Attachment V- 2
Inspection and Testing Requirements
Rev.
2) SA FORM 175 CODE
121400
Dated 04/99

Document title

No. of Sheets

Inspection and Testing Requirements

Attachment V- 3
Inspection and Testing Requirements
Rev.
3) SA FORM 175 CODE
000003
Dated 11/98

Document title

No. of Sheets

Instructions and Explanation of

Requirements

Attachment VI
Title
Suppliers Data Requirements

Rev.

No. of Sheets