MR preparation:

� Prepare MTO of the items with inputs from KL/DXB/CHN design centres with
appropriate margins
� MR Template � Always use the latest MR template uploaded in iDocs.
� Avoid using MR templates from earlier projects or recycling earlier MRs issued by
other disciplines as they may not be the latest.
� Once inputs are compiled, prepare flc file to send to SPMAT team (if required).
In Pkg-1 project, we are not attaching SPMAT MR in our initial revisions of MR. As
SPMAT MR might take 1-2 days, plan your work accordingly.
Engg.MatlMgmtTeamMENA@mcdermott.com
Use above email id for getting SPMAT MR ready.
� For referring E & I SPMAT codes the link to database is below:
http://linq.mcdcorp.net/Operations/SCM/spmatcommodity/XMO
%20Catalogue/Forms/AllItems.aspx?InitialTabId=Ribbon
%2EDocument&VisibilityContext=WSSTabPersistence
� Check 9 com numbers, inspection levels, ARAMCO Dummy numbers etc. from Material
Matrix
� All MRs must be issued to Quality after SDC.
� Include all project specific requirements in the �Engineering notes� section of
MR
� Prepare RFQ checklist (format from iDocs) and perform SDC.
� All their comments must be incorporated or incase of ambiguity discussed and
closed.
� Ensure all attachments are included
� The Quality Engineer�s signature and stamp is necessary for further processing.
� The MR must be signed Originator, Lead Engineer and Sr. PEM (wet signatures)
before issuing through DC.

Vendor Offer Evaluation:

� Once the Bidder offers are received, do a quick initial scan & send back offer to
Procurement if the offer is incomplete/non-compliant.
� Time is essence � issue TQs within couple of days of receiving the offers / TQ
responses
� Refer TQs raised in previous projects on same equipment / vendor
� Address all queries in the first TQ itself; do not revisit same offer and make
new queries in subsequent TQs
� Limit number of TQ cycles (maximum 2)
� Maximize use of telecon if TQs are not resolving the queries
� Regularize points discussed on phone through mails proactively, if vendor is not
taking the initiative
� Make simple understandable statements; break long statements in the TQs
� Add illustrations/markups to TQs/mails to make bidders understand our requirement
better
� Don�t make blunt comments on TQ response like �Not acceptable�. Explain why not
acceptable and suggest for alternatives if possible.
� Try to limit the number of queries; do not try to obtain confirmation for each
spec requirement in the TQ; instead, ask to provide clause-wise confirmation on
Specs.
� Obtain any comments/Lessons Learnt from Design Team (especially about
dimensions/mounting etc.)
� Obtain QA/QC comments on offers
� Obtain clarifications/acceptance from yard, as necessary

The below Lessons Learnt experiences were shared from other projects.

� In SAF8 project the TBE was rejected due to lack of IK vendors for Nav-aids
package
� In TP10 project surplus JBs for lighting were ordered due to changes in Lighting
JB wiring philosophy. Therefore Design team should be involved during MTO
preparation of bulk material at an early stage.
� TQ cycle shall be kept short as all Vendors are standard SA approved Vendors and
are well aware of SA requirements.
� TQ points shall be closed swiftly and clearly with Bidder�s.
� Specific checks shall be done while evaluating/rejecting offers from Vendors
technically accepted in past projects and IK vendors to avoid rejection of TBE
� Quick turnaround of Vendor Drawings shall be done post award to meet schedule

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