Review observations letter on source approval of steel

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Letter on source approval of steel

Content Brief:

  • This content pertains to the review observations letter on various steel materials and products source approvals used in highway projects.
  • These observations of IE follows the concessionaire’s submission of the product or element source credentials and test results certificates.
  • The credentials and test reports are submitted by the concessionaire for source approval and adopt the same into permanent construction works.
  • After the scrutiny and thorough review and examination notify the concessionaire through a letter about the findings and observations on the submission.
  • These letters contain sample review observations on various steel materials and products or items company’s credentials and product test certificates.
  • The following Content includes various steel material approval or denial permits letters with site, cause, environmental and other specific review and conditions
  • Also, The review is based on IRC and Mort&H standards & specifications and good industry practices. And, issued source approvals or rejections with comments by IE.

  Letter on source approval of steel

Review observations on source approval of steel

Case-1 (Approval): Source approval of XX and XX ltd steel-reg.

To

The Concessionaire

Subject: Review observations on source approval of steel

Dear Sir,

The testing reports, which were sent to us via the above-referred letters with third-party laboratory results for TMT reinforcement bars, have been reviewed by us. Based on the results, we accept your proposal to procure

(a) SHYAM Steel Industries Ltd., Kolkata (TMT reinforcement bars),

(b) JSW Severfield Structures Limited (TMT reinforcement bars).

(c) SAIL Thermex TMT reinforcement bars,

(d) Tata Tiscon-reinforced bars

(e) RINL Thermex TMT reinforcement bars.

Final approval for acceptance of the products for use in the permanent works of the project shall be given, subject to the following conditions:.

  1. On receipt of material at the site, RFI shall be raised for sampling and testing against each lot bearing a specific number . with details of source, lot size, and diameter of bars, and enclosed with manufacturer test certificates and a delivery note. A necessary sample shall be drawn from each lot and tested for confirmation of the quality of the material in our presence in an independent laboratory. Acceptance of material and its use on the site shall be subjected to acceptable conformity test results.
  2. Each consignment of steel confirms IS 1786-1985.
  3. Reinforcement steel shall be stored as per Section 1603 of MoRT&H.
  4. Only new steel will be delivered to the site.
  5. Every bar shall be inspected before assembly, and defective, brittle, or burned bars shall be discarded.

Thanking you,

Case-2 (Rejected) Subject: Source approval of XX and XX ltd steel-reg.

To

The Concessionaire

Subject: Review observations on source approval of steel

Dear Sir,

We have reviewed the documents submitted for the source approval for M/s xx Steel and following are our observations:-

  • Submitted credentials do not prove that the material is being used in any similar projects of similar magnitude.
  • Attached test reports are not from the NABL accredited laboratories.
  • Test results from the manufacture’s laboratory are also not being provided.

Hence, we are not in a position to provide any no objection for procuring materials from xx Steel.

Thanking you

Case-3 : Source approval of steel subject too comply the certain conditions

To

The Concessionaire

Subject:-Review observations and Source approval of steel subject too comply the certain conditions- Reg.

Dear Sir,

The testing reports and other requisite testimonials, which were sent to us vide above referred letters, and through presentation of the concerned company. After detailed investigations of submitted credentials and other scrutinies, we have found that the billets are being procured from SAIL Durgapur Plant. With third party laboratory results for TMT reinforcement bars have been reviewed by us. Based on the above findings we accept your proposal to procure TMT bars from SRMB SRIJAN LIMITED, subject to the following terms and conditions.

  1. On receipt of material at the site RFI must be raised for sampling and testing against each consignment, bearing specific, with details of source lot size, dia of bars, manufacturer’s test certificates and delivering note. Necessary sample shall be drawn from each lot and shall be tested for reconfirmation of quality of material in our presence in an independent laboratory. Acceptance of material and its use at the site shall be subjected to acceptable conformity test results.
  2. Each consignment of steel confirm of IS 1786-1985,
  3. Reinforcement steel shall be stored as per sections 1603 of MoRT&H.
  4. Only new steel shall be delivered to the site.
  5. Every bars shall be inspected before assembling in the work and defective, brittle or Burnt bars will be rejected.
  6. The IE can recheck the above source factory any time and review the same, if necessary.

Thanking you

Case-4 : Source approval of steel rom SUL

To

The Concessionaire

Subject:- Steel source from SUL Steel Pvt. -Reg

Ref: Your Letter submission

Sir,

With reference to your submission, we have reviewed as per as per point No 1, schedule D, page 240 of concession agreement and following are our comments

  1. We noticed that the Thermex license was in the name of SRMB Udyog Limited and most of credentials submitted by you in the name of SRMB srijan Ltd.
  2. It makes confusion for maintaining records, as we have already reviewed 7 nos steel sources as on date. Please give reasons for getting materials from this source.
  3. You have not submitted neither billets& ingots source details nor any detail in support of the material coming from this source was primary producer.

This is for your information and compliance.

Thanking you.

Case-5 : Source approval of steel from SUL

To

The Concessionaire

Subject: Comments on source approval of steel

Dear Sir,

With reference to your submissions related to the steel source approval, we have reviewed the details as per point No 1, schedule D, page 240 of concession agreement and clause 8.1 of Manual for specification and standards for four Laning of Highways. Please find our comments

  1. Plant profile was not submitted
  2. Availability quality control system of plant for ensuring the quality during its in process and product stage.
  3. Manufactures test reports were not enclosed.
  4. Copy of the documents in support for ensuring the process control and manufacturing of TMT bars as per SAIL standards.
  5. Copy of the documents regarding placing the supply orders for the purchase of billets to match with the annual production of TMT bars are required to be submitted for our review.
  6. The details of various testing facilities available at the plant site for conducting physical and chemical properties with NABL accreditation.

Further you have not replied to our comments, point No 2 of above mentioned reference letter.

This is for your information and compliance.
Thanking you

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