Developing a SOW for Entire Site Calibration Requirements

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Petervan

#1
Hi All,:bigwave:
My company has recently undergone rapid growth and expansion, and as such, we are now seeking to have all our calibration of measuring equipment performed by one supplier (where possible).
This ranges from Load Cells, Data Loggers, Acelerometers, Environmental Chambers, Production and analytical balances, Force Gauges and a few other items.
The biggest issue I can see we will face is having our environmental chambers calibrated.
We are currently required to subject product to temperature ranges of -80°C upto 200°C, and RH of 95%.
The SOW will have all the relevant specifications, & requirements tabled, but I am seeking any input as to what I may be missing, or if nayone can see some pitfalls by heading down this path.
We are based in Australia, so the amount of suppliers who could possibly do this work is limited to say the least.
Appreciate all replies.

Peter
 
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Stijloor

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#2
Hi All,:bigwave:
My company has recently undergone rapid growth and expansion, and as such, we are now seeking to have all our calibration of measuring equipment performed by one supplier (where possible).
This ranges from Load Cells, Data Loggers, Acelerometers, Environmental Chambers, Production and analytical balances, Force Gauges and a few other items.
The biggest issue I can see we will face is having our environmental chambers calibrated.
We are currently required to subject product to temperature ranges of -80°C up to 200°C, and RH of 95%.
The SOW will have all the relevant specifications, & requirements tabled, but I am seeking any input as to what I may be missing, or if anyone can see some pitfalls by heading down this path.
We are based in Australia, so the amount of suppliers who could possibly do this work is limited to say the least.
Appreciate all replies.

Peter
Can someone help Peter?

Thank you!!

Stijloor.
 
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Inunez

#3
As an entry-level technician, my knowledge of the field is limited. However, i know that if you give all of your business to one calibration lab, you essentially grant them a monopoly. thus, there is no way for you to know if they are keeping their prices fair. just something to keep in mind.
what you might want to do is have calibration labs put in bids for the job. this will keep the prices as honest as possible because with your extensive list of items, the labs interested in the job will compete for it. good luck.
 
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Hershal

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There are also advantages to sole-sourcing, depending on how much equipment you have. If you have a lot, you get a lot of leverage.

I would go to www.aplac.org and there are links to the AB website where you can see accredited labs.

Then select the labs with the right scopes and have them quote, including just what they can do on-site and what must be done elsewhere.

Also, have them give you price for single and multi year contracts.

Hope this helps.
 
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