KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (K.S.C.

)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE LISTS OF
APPROVED CONTRACTORS
CATEGORY 2: PIPELINES AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
SECTION A: PIPELINES EXCEEDING 12 DIAMETER, MAJOR
MANIFOLD CONSTRUCTION AND ASSOCIATED
WORKS.
1. INTRODUCTION
In order to be considered for inclusion in the List of Approved Contractors for
the above type of works the Contractor shall meet the following minimum
requirements. Failure to meet any of these requirements shall be cause for
rejection of the contractors application for inclusion on the above Category.

2. PRIOR EXPERIENCE
The Contractor must be experienced in the scheduling, organizing and
regularly carrying out all the operations involved in, and associated with
pipelines and pipelining, in sizes exceeding 12 in diameter used for the
transmission of crude oil, liquid petroleum products, gases, water etc., and in
the construction of major manifolds and associated engineering works such as
are to be fond in oil fields and oil and gas production environments. The
Contractor shall provide evidence that he has carried out at least two pipeline
projects in the oil field or in a petrochemical environment during the last ten
years similar in all aspects to the following: 2.1

2.2
2.3
2.4

Laying of pipelines exceeding 12 in diameter used for the

transmission of crude oil, liquid petroleum products, gases and
water, including survey work, trenching, stringing, welding and
laying.
Construction of major manifolds in oil fields and oil and gas
production environment.
Fabrication, welding and installation of associated pipework.
Reinforce cement concrete foundation, anchors, etc

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2. PRIOR EXPERIENCE (Contd)
2.5

Associated surface preparation, painting, coating and wrapping.

2.6 Pigging, testing and commissioning of foregoing installation.

2.7 Ducting across asphalt roads.
2.8 Barriers and fencing.
2.9 Non destructive testing and stress relieving.

3. PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL STAFF

The contractor must have in his employ and on his sponsorship a minimum
number of personnel as shown below and must provide details of their
qualifications and experience. They must be well conversant with appropriate
pipeline codes and standards and Fire and Safety Regulations in the oil fields.
They will be called for interview and trade test as appropriate.

NUMBER
REQUIRED

DISCIPLINE

QUALIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE

Mechanical
engineers

Electrical/
instrument
Engineer

Must hold B.Sc. degree in mechanical

engineering or equivalent with good
command in the English language both
spoken and written with at least 8 years
experience in trenching and associated
earthworks, stringing and welding pipe,
sandblasting, painting coating, wrapping,
inspection method and testing procedures,
associated civil works, capable of
organizing, planning scheduling and
supervising similar work.
Must have good knowledge and at least 3
years experience in electrical and
instrumentation work and associated civil
works

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3. PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL STAFF (Contd)
NUMBER
REQUIRED

Adequate
Adequate

DISCIPLINE

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

Foremen/
Supervisor

Must have good command in the English

language both spoken and written with at
least 10 years experience in similar work
capable of supervising all necessary work,
including trenching and associated
earthworks, stringing pigging and
welding pipe, sandblasting, painting,
coating, wrapping, inspection methods
and testing procedure and associated
electrical, instrument and civil works.
Must have suitable experience for this
type of work.

Tradesman
of different
disciplines
Fabricators/
welders

Must have at least 5 years experience in

pipe welding.

4. PREMISES AND WORKSHOP FACILITIES

The Contractor must maintain workshop, office premises and
organization appropriate to the type and volume of work for which he
is applying. His office must be staffed and equipped with word
processing, copying, drafting and communication (telephone and fax)
equipment. His workshop and site equipment should include, but not
limited to: NUMBER TOOL, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT FOR WORKSHOP AND
REQUIRED
SITE WORKS

2
1
1
10

15-20 ton Crane

10 ton Crane or hoist ( in workshop)
5 ton chain-block and pull-lifts
300-400 amp. Welding machine

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4. PREMISES AND WORKSHOP FACILITIES
NUMBER
REQUIRED

TOOL, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT FOR WORKSHOP AND

SITE WORKS

6
4
2
1
2 sets
2 sets
2 sets
1
3
2
2
1
-

Portable grinders electric or air driven

Gas cutting set
Electric or air driven drill chuck
Trenching machine or back-hoe
Pipe cold-cutting equipment up to 48
Pipe line-up clamps up to 48
Beveling equipment
Pipeline sealing plugs
Wrapping equipment
Necessary internal clamps
Air compressors 300 C.F.M./100 Psi
Test Pumps of not less than 2500 Psi
Pipeline pigs 12 48
Tractors with sideboom and bulldozer attachments
Sandblasting machine with accessories
Miscellaneous hand tools and any other tools and
equipment of sufficient quantities necessary for such type
of work.
Bending machine

Note: all lifting Equipment must have a valid certification from a recognized
inspection company and/or authority

5. VEHICLES AND TRANSPORT

The Contractor must have a minimum of: NUMBER
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLES AND TRANSPORT

REQUIRED

6
2
1
2

Pick-ups 4 W/D 1.5 Tons

Pipe Trailer 40 ft. long
Road Water Tanker 3000 Gallons
Dump Trucks 12 CUM

In addition, the contractor must be able to provide adequate

transportation to and from site for all involved personnel
CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT
13 January, 2001