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by the company, checking of references, or any other means that facilitate
adequate evaluation, were contractually agreed client/consultant approved
sub- contractor/supplier will be utilized irrespective of whether they are
listed or not on ASL, as a result no list of sub-contractors will be maintained.
f.1.4 The General Manager may carry out the above evaluations. However,
inclusion of new sub-contractors / suppliers on to the ASL must be
authorized by the GM following review and grading allocation.
f.1.5 The GM in conjunction with Purchasing in Charge shall review the
performance of approved sub-contractors / suppliers during management’s
review. Such evaluations shall be based on reports of either good or poor
service reports shall be submitted to the Project Engineer at the end of the
project to the Purchasing In-Charge.

f.1.6 Sub-contractor / supplier gradings shall be adjusted as a result of the
above evaluation in accordance with clause f.1.7 below and the ASL
amended accordingly. The amended ASL must then be distributed to all
concerned functions for the purposes of inspection control.
f.1.7 Following review / appraisal one of the following grades shall be allocated.

 Excellent (minimal control / inspection required)
 Above average (intermediate control / inspection required)
 Average or required standard (normal control / inspection required)
 Below average (increased control / inspection required)
 Poor (Not to be used without Managing Director’s permission)
f.1.8 Based on the review, Purchasing in Charge / GM may contact those sub-
contractors / suppliers whose performance falls below the required standard
and request the implementation of suitable corrective measures. Should
subsequent review of such a sub-contractor / supplier’s performance prove
that no improvement has been forthcoming then that sub-contractor /
supplier will be graded as “X” on the ASL.

f.1.9 “X” graded sub-contractors / suppliers can only be used with the express
written permission of the Managing Director. Upgrading of such on to the
ASL can only be done where there is proof that the required improvements
have been implemented.
f.2 PURCHASING DATA

f.2.1 Purchase documents (including requisitions) must obtain a clear and
unambiguous description of the product being purchased (material or
service) including any technical data, the quantity required and the required
delivery date (s). When applicable, the purchase document shall include
reference to relevant drawings, specifications, standards, codes and any
other relevant data.
f.2.2 The agreed quality assurance requirements and provisions for setting of
quality disputes shall be stipulated in the purchase documents only when
it is felt appropriate or necessary.

f.3 VERIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS
f.3.1 e the company wishes to verify purchased product at the sub-contractor’s
/ suppliers premises, the verification arrangements and the method of
product release shall be specified in the purchasing documents.
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