COMMENTS

PLEASE INFORM WHETHER TPI

INSPECTION IS REQUIRED IN STEEL
MAKING OR NOT.
we propose to supply pipes with Metallic
Bevel End Protector and covered with
Polythene sheet. Please confirm.
Considering time bound delivery requirement
and highly volatile steel market we propose
validity of 30-45 days from bid due date.
SINCE MAINTAINANCE OF DS IS NOT
IN BIDDER SCOPE THUS WE PROPOSE
THAT 100 PERCENT PAYMENT IN CASE
OF COATED PIPE INSTEAD OF BARE
AND COATING SHALL BE RELEASED
ON RECEIPT OF PIPE AT SITE AS PIPE
WILL BE SUPPLIED AFTER DS
SEVELOPEMENT ONLY.
The delivery period of 10 Weeks for Bare
Line Pipe is grossly inadequate. This is
because of the Steel manufacturers are
quoting a delivery of 9 to 10 weeks on FOB
basis considering the 4 weeks for voyage time
custom clearance etc. the finished Steel will
arrive at our facilities only in about 14 week
time. Thereafter we require minimum 3 Week
time for Bare pipe manufacturing inspection
and dispatch. In view f above you are
requested to please allow delivery for Bare
Line Pipe as 17 weeks
The delivery period of 14 Weeks Coated Pipe
is grossly inadequate.As Steel manufacturers
are quoting a delivery of 9to10 weeks on FOB
basis considering the 4 weeks for voyage time
custom clearance etc. the finished Steel will
arrive at our facilities only in about 14 week
time. Thereafter we require 4 weeks for
Curing and minimum 4 Week time for Bare
pipe manufacturing Coating inspection and
dispatch. please allow delivery for Coated
Line Pipe as 22 weeks.
We understand for clause Doc No.161080137
Rev. B CL. No. K.6.4is applicable at pipe
ends up to a length of 300 mm. However
cracks shall not be accepted at the entire
weld.

RESPONSE

As per Doc No.161080137 Rev. B CL J.3.2

Steel Making We understand that above
underlined requirement shall not be
applicable for steel since weld repair is not
allowed in steel. However for pipe welding
chemical composition we confirm
requirement of ASME Sec. 2C.
clause plate after trimming of the edges we
understand that after trimming of Mill Edges
of Steel Plate or coil. However at pipe mill
process restriction Plate UT shall be carried
out before final bevel profile with extra
coverage of client requirement. At least
40mm shall be covered from each side of
plate edges instead of requirement i.e. 25mm
only.
As per Doc No.161080137 Rev. B CL J.5.6 a
Imperfections We understand that it should be
less than equal to 0.05t but not exceeding
0.7mm
Kindly confirm if Manufacturing Procedure
Qualification Test shall be applicable for such
small quantity requirement i.e. 1476 meter
only
Please note that we cut out samples from the
pipes by using flame cutting keeping a
machining allowance of around 5 to10 mm
for final machining grinding for sample
preparation. Please confirm.