Buy PSSR written-scheme and examination work on comparable terms
Use one system inventory, distinguish written-scheme work from examination and maintenance, and test competence against the real pressure-system complexity.
A comparable quote must answer five things
- Which competent-person function and pressure-system category will the provider cover?
- Which vessels, pipework, protective devices and sites are in scope?
- Is the price for inventory, written-scheme creation or review, examination—or all three?
- What preparation, isolation, strip-down, specialist tests and reports are included?
- What maintenance, repairs, recommissioning, travel and VAT are excluded?
Information to assemble before requesting quotes
Mark unknown items explicitly. Discovery can be priced; hidden assumptions cannot be compared.
- Site address, user or owner details and responsible contacts
- System description, fluid, normal and safe operating pressure and temperature
- Equipment schedule, capacities, plates, manufacturer data and serial numbers
- Drawings showing vessels, associated pipework and protective devices
- Current written scheme and previous examination reports
- Maintenance, repair, modification and operating history
- Isolation, cooling, drainage, opening, cleaning and access arrangements
- Desired examination window and production constraints
Project brief
Business and site: ______________________________________________
Reason for commissioning: first / periodic / new installation / change or event
Equipment and identifiers: ______________________________________
Use, process or operating conditions: ______________________________
Documents available: ___________________________________________
Sites and areas in scope: ________________________________________
Access and shutdown constraints: _________________________________
Target visit and report date: _____________________________________
Required quotation format
- Which competent-person function and pressure-system category will the provider cover?
- Which vessels, pipework, protective devices and sites are in scope?
- Is the price for inventory, written-scheme creation or review, examination—or all three?
- What preparation, isolation, strip-down, specialist tests and reports are included?
- What maintenance, repairs, recommissioning, travel and VAT are excluded?
Competence and evidence questions
Competence is specific to the equipment, system and judgement being bought. Ask about the proposed person, not only the company.
- Which organisation and named engineer will certify or prepare the written scheme?
- Which system category and relevant-fluid experience can they evidence?
- What current inspection-body accreditation scope or equivalent evidence applies?
- How are independence, authority to stop use and quality review protected?
- Who takes responsibility for specialist or non-destructive testing results?
- Can you provide a redacted written scheme and examination report for comparable plant?
- What professional indemnity and public liability evidence applies?
Comparable quote scorecard
| Comparison point | Provider A | Provider B | Provider C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Competent-person function stated | |||
| System inventory and boundary confirmation | |||
| Written-scheme creation or review | |||
| Vessels, pipework and protective devices included | |||
| Examination nature and intervals | |||
| Preparation and isolation responsibilities | |||
| Specialist tests and interpretation | |||
| Report and danger-escalation process | |||
| Travel, access, VAT and exclusions | |||
| Maintenance/recommissioning separation | |||
| Total comparable fee |
Do not add the scores blindly. Missing competence, equipment scope or statutory reporting can be a stop condition rather than a small disadvantage.
Report acceptance check
- Correct user or owner, site and system boundary
- Relevant fluid, safe limits and operating conditions are recorded
- Every protective device and danger-critical part is addressed
- Examination nature, preparation and maximum interval are clear
- Scheme is certified as suitable by the responsible competent person
- Examination report traces directly to the scheme and equipment
- Repairs, imminent danger and next steps are explicit
- Scheme review triggers and records are understandable
Primary basis: HSE INDG178 .