Common use of Inspection and acceptance tests Clause in Contracts

Inspection and acceptance tests. 1. Inspection and tests prior to shipment of Goods and at final acceptance are as follows: a. Inspection of the goods shall be carried out to check whether the goods are in conformity with the specifications mentioned in the bid document. Following broad test procedure will generally be followed for inspection and testing of hard xxxx and firm wares. The vendor will dispatch the goods to the ultimate consignee after internal inspection testing along with the supplier’s inspection report, manufacturer’s warranty certificate. If desired, the TSTSL will test the equipment after completion of the installation and commissioning at the site of the installation. (If site preparation is not included in the tender call or specification, the vendor should furnish all details of the site requirement to the TSTSL sufficiently in advance so as to get the works completed before receipt of the equipment.) b. The Inspections and tests, at the discretion of TSTSL , may be conducted on the premises of the Vendor or its subcontractor(s), at point of delivery, and / or at the good’s final destination. If conducted on the premises of the Vendor or its subcontractor(s), all reasonable facilities and assistance, including access to drawings and production data, shall be furnished to the inspectors at no charge to the TSTSL . c. Should any inspected or tested goods fail to conform to the specifications the TSTSL may reject the goods, and the vendor shall either replace the rejected goods or make alterations necessary to meet specification requirements free of cost to the TSTSL /user. d. TSTSL ’ right to inspect, test and, where necessary reject the goods after the goods’ arrival at user’s site shall in no way be limited or waived by reason of the goods having previously been inspected, tested and passed by the TSTSL or its representative prior to the goods shipment from the country of origin. e. Nothing in this clause shall in any way release the vendor from any warranty or other obligations under this contract. f. The acceptance test will be conducted by the TSTSL , their consultant or any other person nominated by the TSTSL , at its option. There shall not be any additional charges for carrying out acceptance tests. Any reduction in functional requirements, and performance specifications shall be ground for failure. Any malfunction, partial or complete failure of any part of hardware, firmware or excessive heating of hardware enclosures, motors attached to printers, drivers etc. or bugs in the software shall be grounds for failure of acceptance test. All the software should be complete and no missing modules / sections will be allowed. The vendor shall maintain necessary log in respect of the results of the tests to establish to the entire satisfaction of the TSTSL , the successful completion of the test specified. An average uptake efficiency of 97% for the duration of test period ( 7 days) shall be considered as satisfactory. g. In the event of the hardware and software failing to pass the acceptance test, A period not exceeding two weeks will be given to rectify the defects and clear the acceptance test, failing which the TSTSL reserves the rights to get the Equipment replaced by the vendor at no extra cost to the TSTSL /user.

Inspection and acceptance tests. 1. Inspection and tests prior to shipment of Goods and at final acceptance are as follows: a. Inspection of the goods shall be carried out to check whether the goods are in conformity with the specifications mentioned in the bid document. Following broad test procedure will generally be followed for inspection and testing of hard xxxx ware and firm wares. The vendor will dispatch the goods to the ultimate consignee after internal inspection testing along with the supplier’s inspection report, manufacturer’s warranty certificate. If desired, the TSTSL will test the equipment after completion of the installation and commissioning at the site of the installation. (If site preparation is not included in the tender call or specification, the vendor should furnish all details of the site requirement to the TSTSL sufficiently in advance so as to get the works completed before receipt of the equipment.) b. The Inspections and tests, at the discretion of TSTSL , may be conducted on the premises of the Vendor or its subcontractor(s), at point of delivery, and / or at the good’s final destination. If conducted on the premises of the Vendor or its subcontractor(s), all reasonable facilities and assistance, including access to drawings and production data, shall be furnished to the inspectors at no charge to the TSTSL . c. Should any inspected or tested goods fail to conform to the specifications the TSTSL may reject the goods, and the vendor shall either replace the rejected goods or make alterations necessary to meet specification requirements free of cost to the TSTSL /user. d. TSTSL ’ right to inspect, test and, where necessary reject the goods after the goods’ arrival at user’s site shall in no way be limited or waived by reason of the goods having previously been inspected, tested and passed by the TSTSL or its representative prior to the goods shipment from the country of origin. e. Nothing in this clause shall in any way release the vendor from any warranty or other obligations under this contract. f. The acceptance test will be conducted by the TSTSL , their consultant or any other person nominated by the TSTSL , at its option. There shall not be any additional charges for carrying out acceptance tests. Any reduction in functional requirements, and performance specifications shall be ground for failure. Any malfunction, partial or complete failure of any part of hardware, firmware or excessive heating of hardware enclosures, motors attached to printers, drivers etc. or bugs in the software shall be grounds for failure of acceptance test. All the software should be complete and no missing modules / sections will be allowed. The vendor shall maintain necessary log in respect of the results of the tests to establish to the entire satisfaction of the TSTSL , the successful completion of the test specified. An average uptake efficiency of 97% for the duration of test period ( 7 days) shall be considered as satisfactory. g. In the event of the hardware and software failing to pass the acceptance test, A period not exceeding two weeks will be given to rectify the defects and clear the acceptance test, failing which the TSTSL reserves the rights to get the Equipment replaced by the vendor at no extra cost to the TSTSL /user.