Section 8 – Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan

SECTION 8

QUALITY ASSURANCE/ QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

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QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

Subcontract Works have to be executed in accordance with Subcontractor’s QA/QC Plan which shall be
approved by Contractor/ Company. This document has to be in accordance with Guidelines outlined in
Contractor’s Project Quality Plan and Company’s Specification “CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0068-B1-Quality
Exhibit - Supersedes- CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0004 Rev B2”

The Quality Management System shall include and cover complete scope of Subcontract Works.
Subcontractor’s Quality Management System shall meet following requirements:

1. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND CERTIFICATION

Subcontractor shall develop and implement a project-specific Quality Plan to ensure the achievement of
the Project’s quality management needs and requirements. Subcontractor’s Project Quality
Management System shall be in full compliance with ISO 9001 standard as well as requirements of
“CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0068-B1-Quality Exhibit - Supersedes- CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0004 Rev B2”

Subcontractor shall provide a copy of current Quality Management System certification to demonstrate
that Subcontractor operates an independently certified QMS meeting the requirements of ISO 9001
standard. Subcontractor shall also demonstrate how they continually improve their quality management
system and maintain its effectiveness in accordance with standard requirements.

2. QUALITY MANUAL
Subcontractor shall provide a copy of its Quality Manual for Company / Contractor’s review. The
Subcontractor’s QMS shall not contradict or conflict Contractor QMS processes. Contractor shall
assess Subcontractor’s QMS procedures as required, to ensure sufficient resources are available to
mitigate any potential gaps.

3. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN AND INSPECTION & TEST PLAN

Subcontractor shall submit an activity wise Quality Control Plan that covers the requirements for
construction prior to start of work. The Subcontractor’s Quality Control Plan must be consistent with
Contractor’s ITR Check Sheets for Construction Completion and Pre-Commissioning. The Check-
Sheets and resultant punch-lists will be the basis for certifying Completion.

Activity Specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) that cover the requirements of construction work, shall be
developed and submitted prior to start of the activity for Company / Contractor review and approval.

4. AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS BY COMPANY / CONTRACTOR

Subcontractor, its sub-subcontractors, suppliers and vendors shall be subjected to audits by Company/
Contractor, as necessary, to ensure that the Quality Management System satisfies the appropriate
requirements of the ISO 9001 Standard. Subcontractor shall grant access to its facilities for inspection
or audits as deemed necessary by Company / Contractor.

Subcontractor shall notify to Company/ Contractor about any scheduled Inspection prior to minimum
two (2) work days. Subcontractor shall report all Non-conformances, as identified on Project scope in its
Quality report. Weekly site quality control meetings between Company / Contractor and Subcontractor
shall be established when site work is initiated.

5. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROCEDURES

Subcontractor shall provide an index of Subcontractor’s documented Quality Management System
Procedures to demonstrate compliance with ISO 9001. Subcontractor shall provide Quality Policies and
currently published Quality Objectives in accordance with ISO 9001 standard.

Subcontractor shall also provide Project Specific Procedures as applicable to the Subcontract Work and
to be agreed with the Contractor. In addition, detailed method statements and execution plans must be
submitted to the Contractor as and when required.

6. QUALITY ORGANIZATION: QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCE

The qualifications and competence of Subcontractor’s QA/QC personnel shall be subject to review and
approval by Company / Contractor. Subcontractor shall comply with Company’s Qualification &

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Experience requirements listed out in “CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0069-A2-Procedure for Competency of

Inspectors”. The number of quality personnel required shall be in line with strength of the workforce and
type of work involved.

7. DOCUMENTATION
The required documentation to be delivered for the project has to be agreed with Contractor prior to
start of work. Subcontractor shall comply with Company’s documentation requirements listed out in
“CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0068-B1-Quality Exhibit - Supersedes- CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0004 Rev B2”. This
will include monthly reporting, necessary procedures to be submitted, type of certification and final
documentation as required.

The Subcontractor shall maintain, and make available to Company / Contractor during the execution of
the WORK, records that provide objective evidence that product and / or services provided as part of
Project complies with the specified requirements.

8. QUALITY KPI’S
Based upon subcontract scope Subcontractor shall provide its initial list of Project specific Quality
Objectives. Project Quality Objectives shall be clear and focused and shall be appropriate to the phase
of the Work being undertaken. Contractor will review these and set up Quality KPI in consultation with
Company. These KPI’s will be monitored and reported against whilst undertaking the Work.

9. QUALITY DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION WORK

Subcontractor shall comply with relevant quality requirements listed out in following documents:

Document Number Title

CAIRN-TSG-Q-GUI-0001-B1 Guideline for Preparing a Project Quality Plan
CAIRN-TSG-Q-GUI-0002-B1 Guideline for Quality Management in Projects
CAIRN-TSG-Q-GUI-0004-B1 Guideline for Inspection Test Plan

CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0001-B1 Improvement and Preventive Action Procedure

CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0002-B1 Audit & Review Procedure

CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0003-B2
CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0068-B1
CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0069-A2
Non Conformance and Corrective Action Procedure
Quality Exhibit - Supersedes- CAIRN-TSG-Q-PRO-0004 Rev
B2
Procedure for Competency of Inspectors

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