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Suppliers: Procurement and Payment

Effective 13 November 2026

This policy sets out how Tech Inc. buys materials, components, equipment and services, and what we expect of our suppliers and subcontractors. It applies to every purchase made by Tech Inc. and its affiliated companies.

1. Principles

  • Quality first. What we buy goes into pressure equipment, process skids and laboratory systems that customers depend on.
  • Fair competition. Suppliers are selected on capability, quality, delivery, total cost and compliance.
  • Integrity. Every purchase is made honestly, transparently and in line with the law.
  • Confidentiality. Our drawings, specifications and our customers' information are protected.

2. Supplier selection and qualification

Before we place significant orders, we assess suppliers on:

  • technical capability and capacity;
  • quality management, with ISO 9001 certification preferred;
  • material traceability, with mill test certificates to EN 10204 type 3.1 for pressure-retaining parts where specified;
  • compliance with the design codes our customers require, such as ASME and the Pressure Equipment Directive;
  • delivery performance and financial stability.

Where a customer specifies approved manufacturers, materials or inspection requirements, we pass those requirements to the supplier and they form part of the order.

3. Ethics and anti-corruption

  • No bribes, kickbacks or facilitation payments, directly or through others. We comply with anti-corruption laws, including Canada's Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act and India's Prevention of Corruption Act.
  • Gifts and hospitality must be modest, infrequent and never linked to a purchasing decision.
  • Employees declare any personal interest in a supplier and stay out of decisions where they have one.
  • Suppliers must not offer anything of value to influence our staff or our customers' staff.

4. People, safety and environment

  • No forced, bonded or child labour.
  • Safe and healthy workplaces, and wages and working hours that meet local law.
  • Compliance with environmental laws, responsible handling of hazardous substances, and disclosure of restricted substances in supplied goods.

5. Export controls and sanctions

Suppliers must comply with export control and sanctions laws, classify controlled items correctly, and tell us of any licence requirement.

6. Quality, inspection and testing

  • Orders may include inspection and test plans with hold and witness points.
  • We, our customers and their inspectors may inspect work at the supplier's premises.
  • Goods are accepted only after incoming inspection and review of the required documentation.
  • Non-conforming goods are rejected or quarantined; the supplier corrects them at its own cost and reports the root cause.

7. Purchase orders

Purchases are made only on a written Tech Inc. purchase order. The order and its referenced specifications govern quantity, price, delivery, documentation, warranty and acceptance. Supplier terms printed on quotations or invoices do not apply unless we agree to them in writing. Invoices must quote the purchase order number.

8. Confidentiality and intellectual property

Drawings, specifications and information we provide remain our property or our customer's. They may be used only to fulfil the order and must not be shared or reused without written consent.

9. Reporting concerns

Report any suspected breach of this policy to mail@techincresearch.com, marked "Procurement – Confidential". Reports are handled confidentially, and nobody will be penalised for raising a concern in good faith.

10. Payment

  • Invoices must quote the purchase order number, match the order and meet the tax rules of the invoicing country.
  • We pay on the terms stated in the purchase order, counted from acceptance of the goods or services and receipt of a correct invoice.
  • Advance payments are made only where the order provides for them, and against a bank guarantee where the order requires one.
  • We never change a supplier's bank details on the strength of an email alone. Any change is confirmed by telephone with a known contact before payment. Suppliers should treat any request to change our payment arrangements with the same caution.
  • Payment queries: mail@techincresearch.com, marked "Accounts payable".

11. Becoming a supplier

Send your company profile, capabilities, certifications and product range to mail@techincresearch.com, marked "Supplier registration". Our Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery Policy applies to all suppliers.

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