20.3Supplier#

20.3.1Registered supplier#

Steel beam guardrail components and end treatments shall only be supplied by an approved supplier.

The requirements of registration are outlined in document SCM-P-015. For copy of this document refer to contract details in Clause 1.

To be registered as an approved supplier of Steel Beam Guardrail and End Treatments, a supplier shall:

1. a)Operate a third party quality system certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001. The system will be audited by Transport and Main Roads to ensure that manufacturer are working as stated in their system requirements and the system conforms to the requirements of Transport and Main Roads contracts.
2. b)Source the posts, panels, yokes and slip base posts from a departmental approved manufacturer.
3. c)Source other components used in the supply of guardrail and end terminals to the requirements of this Technical Specification.
4. d)Ensure the material test certificates supplied by the Manufacturer match the product supplied.
5. e)Maintain records of all products placed on the market for a minimum of 10 years.
6. f)Ensure the products supplied comply with the requirements of the departmental Standard Drawings and Technical Specifications.
7. g)Ensure the correct products are supplied to the projects and all documentation is correct.

Registration as an approved supplier will be reviewed periodically or earlier if unsatisfactory performance is reported.