Vendor Inspection

Ensuring Quality at Source. Delivering Confidence at SiteVendor Inspection - Mechanical and Electrical Packages

CQRA’s Vendor Inspection service extends our trusted quality legacy into the mechanical and electrical inspection domain — supporting EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, and end-users in ensuring their procured equipment and materials are compliant, conforming, and contract-ready.

We perform detailed inspections, documentation reviews, audits, and expediting directly at the vendor premises, helping clients minimize rework, delays, NCRs, and site-level surprises. With the Vendor Inspection service it is our endeavor to ensure maximum compliance at the vendor source, delivering documentation compliant with client needs with digital reporting and SOP-based execution.

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  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Vendor Audit
  • Expediting Services

Third-Party Inspection + Documentation Review + Witness Services – Mechanical.

CQRA’s inspection solutions cover a host of inspections related to raw material, in-process, and final stage inspections, aligned with project-specific ITPs and international codes. Our services include the following for seamless project workflows.

  • Conducting Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIM) at supplier locations
  • Review and preparation of ITPs, QAPs, and inspection procedures
  • Inspection of raw materials – plates, pipes, fittings, fasteners, castings, forgings
  • Witnessing mechanical, chemical, and impact tests at NABL-approved labs
  • Bought-out item inspection – valves, instruments, pipe fittings, etc.
  • Detailed inspection of:
    • Static Equipment – pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, storage tanks, reactors, boilers
    • Rotary Equipment – pumps, compressors, turbines, screw conveyors
    • Skid Packages – for oil & gas, power, chemical, and utility applications
  • Welding Inspection & NDT – Visual, RT, UT, MPI, DPI
  • Witnessing of hydro test, pneumatic test, heat treatment, functional test
  • Surface preparation & coating inspection – blasting, painting systems
  • Issuance of NCRs, CAPA, IRNs, and compliance checklists

Third-Party Inspection + Documentation Review + Witness Services– E&I Capability.

CQRA offers complete Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Inspection services that covers manufacturing, assembly, integration, FAT, and pre-shipment stages for major EPC projects.

Our experienced professionals have hands-on experience in LV/MV equipment, control systems, field instrumentation, and hazardous area compliance. We perform detailed inspections of key electrical equipment like:

  • Switchgears (LV/MV), MCCs, PCCs, VFD Panels
  • PLC/DCS/ESD Panels, Control Desks
  • Transformers, Electric Motors (>500 HP)
  • Junction Boxes (Flameproof/Non-Ex)
  • Power, Control, Instrumentation & Fiber Optic Cables
  • Cable Tray/Conduit Systems, Lighting Panels
  •  Earthing, Lightning Protection, Field Devices (FF, HART, Smart Transmitters)

CQRA also offers the following salient aspects in E&I Inspection Services aiding quality compliance at the source.

    • Expertise in Document Review & QA Surveillance: QAPs, ITPs, FAT Procedures, Datasheets, Material Approvals, Type Test Reports, and ATEX/IECEx Certifications.
    • Comprehensive FAT & In-process Inspection Capabilities: Visual, Dimensional, Continuity, Insulation Resistance, Functionality, Loop Checking, Protection Relays, and FF Diagnostics.
    • Use of Advanced Inspection Instruments: IR Testers, Loop Calibrators, Earth Resistance Testers, Vibration Meters, HART Communicators, TDRs, etc.
    • Compliance with International Standards: IEC, IEEE, API (Source Inspector – Electrical), NEMA, ATEX/IECEx, NEC/NFPA 70, and project-specific standards.
    • Strong Interface with Mechanical Packages & Integration Skids: E&I QA/QC checks at vendor works for compressors, pumps, turbines, boilers, and skids involving electrical tie-ins.

 

This includes Vendor Evaluation Audits to assess supplier capability, capacity, infrastructure, and process controls along with facility audits. CQRA’s detailed technical due diligence includes –

  • Vendor Evaluation Audits – Capability, capacity, infrastructure, and process controls
  • Facility audits based on client requirements or industry standards
  • Documentation of audit findings, scoring matrix, and recommendations
  • Identification of gaps, improvement actions, and follow-up audits

This service is useful for pre-award qualification of vendors and to plan strategic sourcing.

 

To keep your project on track CQRA offers the following services ensuring delivery aligns with project milestones and steering clear of snags.

  • Field Expediting – Physical visits to monitor production status, critical delays, and priority items
  • Desk Expediting – Virtual follow-up on document submission, inspection readiness, dispatch planning
  • Status reporting with color-coded dashboards, punch lists, and completion tracking

We ensure delivery aligns with project milestones, avoiding last-minute surprises.

Industries we serve

 

  • Oil & Gas
  • Petrochemical & Refineries
  • Power Generation & Utilities
  • Water, Desalination & Environment

 

  • Chemical Process & Fertilizer Plants
  • EPC / LSTK Contractors
  • Heavy Engineering / Process OEMs
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Why CQRA

 

CQRA is an established player in third-party construction quality assurance space. Our Vendor Inspection service is extends our core values of transparency, compliance, and quality — into the mechanical and electrical procurement domain. This service is supported by a robust 20+ years of industry inspection leadership and expertise led by professionals with rich field experience.

  • We are a Globally Recognized Certification Backbone
  • Vision-Led Vertical for the Future
  • Process-Oriented, Not Person-Dependent
  • Qualified Pan-India Inspector Pool
  • Integrated Services: Audit + Inspection + Expediting