The Instrument Procurement Process
The Instrument Procurement Process:
Providing process control instruments is a complex task and we have developed a reliable and efficient workflow that enables us to ensure the instrument you receive meets your requirements. As all orders are bespoke items and manufactured to order, we understand the importance of accuracy and clarity.
Receive enquiry from client
Check enquiry contains sufficient information for manufacturer to be able to quote. i.e. detailed part code
Check Certification requirements are included in client request
Check end use destination country – Trade Compliance Rules from individual manufacturers prohibit us exporting to certain countries around the world
Contact relevant manufacturer or manufacturer’s distributor requesting a quote
If manufacturer will not quote without End User Details, End User Country Destination, End Use Application a form will be returned to the client for completion
Return completed end user information to manufacturer
When quote is received check quote against enquiry, note any changes/updates that may have occurred since original purchase of existing equipment **
Check datasheets supplied support quotation
Review technical drawings to calculate approximate packed weight and dimensions of equipment
Check delivery lead time is included in quote
Final technical review and check by second member of team
If delivery price overseas is required, calculate air or sea freight based on packed weight and dimensions
Client on review of quote may have questions, require clarifications or confirmation of certain points,
Process continues until client is satisfied with the quotation
* Arriving at the required part code can take time and several communications
** This is a frequent occurrence as WPS supply operational FPSO’s and equipment is more often than not a replacement for existing equipment which was installed or specified some years prior.