UKES have developed a range of documentation for the competitive procurement of manufacturing equipment. The process provides objective information, with a like-for-like comparison that commits vendors to fulfil their proposals.

The Request For Quotation (RFQ) process creates a clear framework for equipment pricing, and gives the client a competive edge to the tender process.

• RFQ - Specifies the  level of technology with components of value itemised for vendors to include
• Defines quality and performance criteria  
• Ensures "like for like" quotations, highlighting what is omitted, as well as included in a vendor's offer
• Reduced timescales, as duration from Bid to Order placement is accelerated
• Defines vendor responsibilities, and aids assessment of their capability to resource and deliver
• Structures vendor meetings to leverage best commercial offer
• Can be used across the group and multiple projects.
• Eliminates subjective points of view compounding or confusing equipment selection rationale.

The Equipment Specification databases developed using experience with major internataional vendors.  They offer:

• Line Specification that meets Client needs for high efficiency lines
• Design based on "Best in Class" criteria
• Performance Requirements
• Construction standards, and environmental protection levels
• Layout Drawing
• Utility Usage Demands (Running Costs)
• Control logic and interface requirements with other vendors packages

The Tender & Contract  Documentation, should give unambiguous details of what a vendor will supply for the agreed price and allow the client to assure himself that contractual obligations are being met:  UKES can offer pro-forma in-house contract documentation, or are pleased to work with client's legal departments to incorporate a more suitable framework.  In all cases we would recommend the detail includes

• Clear reference to product and performance standards used in the RFQ process
• Detailed reference to vendors scope of supply & timeframe for delivery
• Performance Requirements & Methods of measuring acceptable quality standards
• Payment terms and Non Performance clauses for non delivery to plan
• Audit trail for Contract discussions and ammendments to generate a Master Document for client, project integrator and vendor
• Ensure terms are applicable in Law and Arbitration

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