Tasks carried out before the bidding for non-standard equipment!
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I have recently been transferred to the company’s project department. During the preparation of new projects, I am mainly responsible for the bidding process related to equipment. Could you all advise me on what preparations I need to make before initiating the bidding process for custom-made equipment such as heat exchangers and towers? Additionally, what information is needed to know when consulting equipment manufacturers? This post was last edited by 263525689 on 2008-12-19 13:17]
The basic parameters regarding the technology and design of the main equipment, as well as the performance and qualifications of the relevant manufacturers; in the case of a bidding process, there should generally be no fewer than three suppliers
It is necessary to understand the manufacturer’s qualification certificates, equipment capabilities, performance record, prices, etc. It is also necessary to become familiar with the \"Bidding Law of the People’s Republic of China.\" This post was last edited by wenkeqin on 2008-12-2 at 14:39.]
Before issuing a tender, it is necessary to familiarize oneself with the drawings; at least one should understand the design parameters of the equipment, its dimensions, as well as the requirements regarding non-destructive material testing. After that, it is important to evaluate manufacturers who possess the relevant manufacturing qualifications, preferably those with similar manufacturing experience. Starting from the manufacturing process flow, the inspection covers aspects such as material testing, cutting, and welding; it also examines the equipment and HSE-related conditions, before finally selecting several qualified suppliers for quotes.
Since you are the entity conducting the bidding, you first need to have a clear understanding of the equipment you intend to bid for. How can you achieve this? In other words, you first need to determine whether the equipment falls under the category of pressure vessels or not, as well as what category it belongs to. After that, you can compare the qualification documents of various bidding manufacturers. Generally, the manufacturers bidding on this project are capable of producing such equipment; however, it’s important to consider the amount of experience they have in handling this type of equipment. Regardless of their size, as long as they have sufficient experience and the necessary equipment, they will be able to deliver a good product for you.
What was said upstairs makes sense. First, one needs to understand the requirements for the equipment needed, such as specifications, materials, and any special requirements. Next, it’s necessary to investigate the manufacturers, taking into account their qualifications, reputation, production capacity, financial situation, etc. Reputation is very important
Our leader wants me to categorize the parameters of these custom equipment for use in future bidding processes. May I ask everyone, which parameters need to be classified and recorded?
1. First, get familiar with the structure of the equipment – identify any special features or requirements, as well as which components are critical. The tender invitation should be clear in distinguishing between important and less important details; avoid unnecessary clutter. I find that domestic tendering companies tend to write very lengthy documents, often over 100 pages – who has the time to go through that? 2. There should be no fewer than 4 manufacturers, and it’s better if they have prior experience in producing similar equipment. Consider the manufacturer’s scale, qualifications, and track record; it’s ideal to conduct an on-site inspection of their equipment, their quality assurance systems, their management practices, as well as the morale of the workers and the overall condition of the factory.
For parameter classification, it is first necessary to separate the device types; for example, ordinary pressure vessels fall into one category, heat exchangers into another category, and towers into yet another category. After that, separate out the pressure vessels that do not fall into any category. You might eventually choose different manufacturers based on this classification. For specific classifications, you can also find a \"List of Equipment,\" which contains comprehensive information. This list is usually prepared by the process engineering team, and you can copy the data you need, which **helps to reduce the workload. Also, in addition to the engineering drawings, your tender document should include the project specifications as well as various additional requirements, such as spare parts, other materials that the supplier needs to provide apart from the drawings, and when these materials are to be submitted and in how many copies. For suppliers, you need to understand their qualifications, performance record, and the manufacturer’s management, etc. But generally, the engineering department or a specific project will have a list of suppliers; if it’s a new supplier, you’ll need to go and inspect the site in person.
First, send the quotation request issued by the design institute to the manufacturers who are interested, then conduct technical discussions, sign a technical agreement, and finally hold an auction
First, you need to understand the equipment you require, such as various technical and design parameters. Second, you can compare the qualification documents of different bidding manufacturers, taking into account the volume of their past projects – the more projects they have completed, the greater their experience in dealing with such equipment. Regardless of their size, as long as manufacturers have a sufficient number of completed projects and the necessary equipment, they will be able to deliver quality work for you.