RFP Clause Q010 - LOCAL DELIVERY PO (NON-CONCURRENT)

Saudi Arabian Oil Company
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Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia
1.0 ELECTRONIC REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued to invite Vendor to submit an electronic bid, in accordance with
the instructions and conditions contained in this RFP, for a Purchase Order (Order) for supply of Goods
as detailed in this RFP.
Vendor shall quote for supply and delivery of Goods to Saudi Aramco's delivery point in Saudi Arabia.
Operation and governance of any Orders that might result from this RFP and general instructions on how
to use Saudi Aramco's Supplier Collaboration system are given below and which shall form an integral
part of this RFP and any resultant Orders.
Vendor shall ensure that the prices set out in its Proposal to Buyer do not include VAT amounts. All prices
must be exclusive of VAT. Vendor shall separately identify in its Proposal any VAT amounts to be
assessed on top of the quoted prices.
This is not a Purchase Order. Vendor shall not undertake Work or supply Goods unless issued
with an Order.
Requirement for Supplier Portal Connectivity

Bidders shall be aware that any Orders resulting from this RFP shall be issued through Saudi Aramco's
Supplier Collaboration Portal.
Vendors who are not currently using the Supplier Collaboration Portal are required to complete the
application requirements. Application forms are only available by email from Purchasing Department's
Supplier Relations Management Division, email: portal-registration@aramco.com
Development of Saudi Manufacturers

Saudi Aramco preferentially purchases products manufactured in Saudi Arabia in accordance with
various commercial considerations such as price, quality, availability, marketability and transportation,
while also affording foreign-owned enterprises adequate opportunity, in conformity with customary
practices, to compete for such purchases.
2.0 ELECTRONIC RFP FOR LOCAL DELIVERY ORDER

2.1 RFP Acknowledgement
Vendor shall advise their intention to bid, or not, by acknowledging the Request for Proposal (RFP) in
Saudi Aramco System. Saudi Aramco shall measure Vendor response to RFP Acknowledgement and
submission, which shall be used in Vendor performance measurement and in preparation of Vendor
selection for future RFP's.
Missing and Conflicting Item Information

If Vendor does not have a copy of any listed attachment or finds conflicting requirements in the RFP
Vendor shall contact Saudi Aramco for a written ruling to resolve the conflict before submitting Vendor
bid.
2.2 PRICE
Pricing
For each Item Vendor shall quote an all-inclusive unit price for delivery to Saudi Aramco's delivery point in
Saudi Arabia, based on delivery terms given in section 2.4 'DELIVERY/Delivery Terms'. Vendor prices
shall include Cost of the Goods and:
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- Inland and ocean or air freight,

- Packing, marking costs,
- Expediting costs,
- Saudi Customs duty and any required Saudi Government inspections,
- Certificates,
- Insurance,
- Local delivery,
- Overhead, profit,
- All taxes, levies, fines, penalties, assessments and fees of every kind and nature, or increases in
the foregoing, imposed on Vendor during execution of the Order and all other such costs.
Firm Pricing Through Delivery

Vendor's bid shall state that pricing shall remain firm through delivery of the Goods to Saudi Aramco,
assuming that Saudi Aramco places a Purchase Order with Vendor within the bid validity period stated in
Vendor bid.
Units of Measure
Vendor prices shall be based upon the unit of measure specified for each item in the Request for
Proposal (RFP).
Where RFP units of measure are distinct, such as Liters, Meters, Feet, Gallon etc., they shall not be
changed, but the quantity of each unit per standard pack shall be quoted.
Where RFP units of measure are indistinct, such as Containers, Lengths, Reels, Pack etc. the quantity
per unit is specified in the RFP item description. If Vendor quantity varies from this, Vendor bid shall
make the difference clear.
Vendor shall state any order quantity restrictions.
Currency
When Vendor's bid is less than 500,000 U.S. Dollars Saudi Aramco shall denominate Orders and pay
Vendor in the currency of payment requested in Vendor's quotation that underlies Saudi Aramco's Orders.
When Vendor's bid is equivalent to 500,000 U.S. Dollars or more, Vendor shall submit pricing in two (2)
alternate currencies:
- U.S. Dollars or Saudi Riyals; and
- The currency of the country where the Goods are to be obtained.
There shall be only one currency of payment.
2.3 GOODS
Manufacturer and Supplier of Goods
Vendor shall provide the full, unabbreviated name and address of the manufacturer of the Goods and in
addition, when different, the full, unabbreviated name and address of Vendor's supplier.
Acceptable Goods
Saudi Aramco reserves the right to disqualify Bids for manufacturers other than those specified.
Where no manufacturer is specified Vendor shall bid from the most competitive source.
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Vendor shall confirm that Goods offered meet all of the requirements, specifications and standards or
clearly detail any specific exceptions.
Part Number Revision/Obsolescence

If Vendor's quotation for any item offers a product number, part number or model number that differs from
the product, part or model number that Saudi Aramco has requested, Vendor shall advise in his quotation
in accordance with section 4.4 'GOODS/Article Substitutions and Part Number Update'.
Non-Material Requirements (Drawings, etc.); Item Material Number NMR 601/602/603

When non-material requirements (item material number NMR601 Engineering Drawings, NMR602
Certified Drawings, and NMR603 Miscellaneous Documents) are specified, Vendor shall complete and
sign the attached non-material requirements forms (form series 7900 through 7930) and clearly state the
number of calendar weeks from the date of Saudi Aramco's Order that Vendor shall furnish such
requirements to Saudi Aramco.
Vendor bid shall include separate pricing for each non-material requirement specified by Saudi Aramco.
Each price shall include only those costs that directly relate to providing the non-material requirements to
Saudi Aramco. When non-material requirements are included in the price of the Goods, Vendor shall
state that cost of the non-material requirement line items is zero.
The review process for non-material requirements by Saudi Aramco will normally require a period not to
exceed forty-five (45) days unless otherwise specified by Saudi Aramco. Vendor understands that failure
to submit non-material requirements in accordance with the schedule shown on form series 7900 through
7930 may result in delay in final approval and payment.
Vendor understands that if an Order is awarded and there-after fails to deliver any non-material
requirements specified on form series 7900 through 7930, Saudi Aramco may at its discretion charge
Vendor $5,000 as liquidated damages for "failure to deliver". This charge shall be administered in
accordance with provisions in section 5 'CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING,
Paragraph 18, Right of Offset'.
Spare Parts Data Requirements

If the RFP includes requirements for Spare Parts Data Package Vendor shall refer to section 6.0
'ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS (IF ANY)/Spare Parts Data Requirements' for additional requirements that
must be included when preparing Vendor quotation.
Installation, Testing, Programming or Training Services

If requested, Vendor shall quote for the installation, testing, programming or training services. A lump-
sum price is preferred and your quotation shall indicate when the requested services shall be completed.
Vendor's failure to quote for these services when requested may cause Vendor's bid for related material
items to be rejected by Saudi Aramco.
Successful bids for requested services amounting to less than $80,000 lump-sum shall be conducted by
Vendor in accordance with section 6.0 'ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS/Installation, Testing, Programming or
Training Services'.
Incidental Visits to Saudi Arabia

If requested, Vendor bid shall include a proposal for incidental visits to Saudi Arabia. In accordance with
section 6.0 'ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS/Incidental Visits to Saudi Arabia'. Vendor bid shall state:
- The number of representatives required for each purpose.
- The number of days required for each purpose.
- The calendar day rate for each representative.
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Recycled Goods
Saudi Aramco supports recycling and encourages Vendor to submit an alternate Quotation for Goods that
are made from recycled material.
2.4 DELIVERY
Lead Time
Vendor shall quote for each item according to delivery terms and means of transport used to achieve the
required delivery date(s) to the Place of Delivery, the current lead time (in weeks) after receipt of Saudi
Aramco Order, that is required to deliver Goods to Saudi Aramco's delivery address in Saudi Arabia:
- That Vendor can either meet the required delivery date, or, state the earliest date.
- The mode of transport to be used to achieve the required or quoted delivery date.
Vendor performance shall be measured by Vendor's ability to provide Goods against the Order original
required by date.
Expediting
Vendor shall expedite the manufacture and movement of Goods to the Place of Delivery in Saudi Arabia,
and shall provide current status reporting to Saudi Aramco periodically, and on request.
Delivery Terms
Delivery terms used in Saudi Aramco Orders are described below. Vendor shall select the appropriate
delivery terms for the Goods being quoted and indicate in quotation the delivery term on which prices are
based.
- Where the following delivery terms are used in place of Incoterms® 2000, then the Terms field
label Incoterms in the electronic Order shall not mean Incoterms® 2000, but shall refer to the
Saudi Aramco Delivery Terms.
SAC (Saudi Aramco Carrier) - Required delivery term where type and volume of Goods allows.
- Packing List and ASN are required
- Vendor shall load Goods onto Saudi Aramco Third Party Logistics provider (3PL) vehicle at
Vendor facility.
- Upon Vendor maintaining the ASN the 3PL will be triggered to collect the Goods from Vendor;
Vendor is expected to have goods packed and ready for pick up prior to arrival of 3PL.
Only use alternatives below in exceptional circumstances described.
VTC (Vendor Truck Delivery to Customer)

- Vendor shall deliver Goods using Vendor vehicle directly to Saudi Aramco Customer at the 'Place
of Delivery to Buyer'
- Vendor must be able to gain access to Saudi Aramco point of delivery and is used
- Is used by necessity when Goods where by their nature cannot be shipped with Aramco Contract
Carrier such as: restricted pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, items requiring special handling and items
requiring assembly by Vendor upon delivery.
VTD (Vendor Truck Delivery to 3PL Distribution Hub)

- Vendor shall deliver Goods using Vendor vehicle to nearest distribution hub of Saudi Aramco 3PL
in Saudi Arabia.
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- If full container loads against a single Order are anticipated they should be delivered to Saudi
Aramco Contract Carrier at port of import.
SAT (Saudi Aramco Transportation)

- Vendor shall load Goods onto Saudi Aramco transport or Saudi Aramco specialist contractor
vehicle at Vendor facility. Vendor shall then complete the Goods Collection confirmation (GCC)
in the Supplier Portal.
- For goods requiring specialist transportation such as large volumes of pipe, drilling mud
chemicals and/or requiring remote location delivery.
Packing and Labeling

Vendor's bid shall state either that Vendor:
- Will comply with Saudi Aramco's packing labeling and marking requirements detailed in section
4.12 'PACKING AND LABELING', or
- Wishes to deliver using Vendor or Vendor's supplier standard packing. Include details with your
bid.
Additionally, Vendor's bid shall state the gross metric weight and gross cubic metric measurement of the
Goods.
Saudi Aramco Carriers

Saudi Aramco uses the following national carriers for shipping a significant portion of its Goods:
- National Shipping Company Of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA)
- United Arab Shipping Company (UASC)
- Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia)
Saudi Aramco encourages Vendor to solicit quotations from these carriers for the transportation of Goods
imported for Saudi Aramco.
All Saudi Aramco carriers have expressed their willingness to offer Vendor Saudi Aramco corporate rates
for air and sea freight imported for Saudi Aramco from various countries to Saudi Arabia.
Usage of these rates is applicable only to shipments imported under Contracts or Orders issued by Saudi
Aramco. Saudi Aramco encourages Vendor to make use of these rates as Vendor deems appropriate.
A current listing of all Saudi Aramco carriers can be requested from:

Materials Logistics Department
Marine Traffic Planning
Building 3301, Dhahran
Fax: 03 - 874-1057
2.5 DOCUMENTATION
Hazardous Goods
When the "Hazardous Indicator" states "Yes" in the "Requirements Applicable to all Line Items" section of
a Request for Proposal (RFP) or "Special Indicators" section of an item to the RFP, Saudi Aramco has
determined that item is Hazardous;
Or
If any item listed could be considered hazardous according to the definition of hazardous substances
stated in the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), section 1910.1200, or according
to more restrictive national or international standards acceptable to Saudi Aramco, Vendor shall:
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- Forward four (4) copies of the appropriate OSHA, national or international material safety data
sheet in English, indicating the applicable Saudi Aramco material number, with his priced
quotation.
- Provide the United Nations (U.N.) Identification number and the American Chemical Society's
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry number.
Additionally, Vendor shall refer to section 4.6 'REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS GOODS' that would
apply to any resulting Order and account for these requirements when preparing his quotation.
Inspection Requirements
When the "Inspection Required Indicator" states "Yes" in the "Requirements Applicable to all Line Items"
section of a RFP or "Special Indicators" section of an item to the RFP, Saudi Aramco has determined that
the item requires inspection and testing in accordance with the relevant Saudi Aramco Form SA-175
'Inspection & Testing Requirements', and associated Inspection & Testing Requirements plan "Code
Number." or in accordance with the relevant Saudi Aramco Laboratory testing requirements.
Vendor shall refer to section 4.7 'INSPECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS' (Except
Inspectable Chemicals/Lubricants) or section 4.8 'QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR CHEMICALS AND
LUBRICANTS', as appropriate, that would apply to any resulting Order and account for these
requirements when preparing his quotation.
Shelf-Life Requirements
Vendor shall prepare his quotation taking into account the shelf life requirements stated below in section
4.9 'PRODUCTS WITH SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENTS.
FAA Traceability - Aviation Parts and Equipment

Goods shall be airworthy in compliance with Part 21 of the U.S. Federal Code of Aviation Regulations.
Shipping and Licensing Requirements

Where applicable, Vendor shall:
- Obtain all necessary permits required for the movement, export and delivery of the Goods from
the point of manufacture or origin to Vendor premises, and
- Arrange and pay for surface or air shipment of the Goods to Saudi Arabia, and
- Coordinate loading and shipping of the Goods on board ship, truck or aircraft, and
- Clear the Goods through Saudi Government customs and any required Saudi Government
inspections.
Import Permits
When the "Import Permit" states "Yes" in the "Requirements Applicable to all Line Items" section of a
Request for Proposal (RFP) or "Special Indicators" section of an item to the RFP, Saudi Aramco has
determined that item requires import permit. In any resulting Saudi Aramco Order Vendor shall arrange
for and obtain all necessary permits required for the movement, importation and delivery of the Goods
from the point of manufacture or origin to the Saudi Aramco designated receiving point in Saudi Arabia.
In exceptional cases where Saudi Aramco has agreed to arrange Customs clearance, Saudi Aramco shall
obtain the Saudi Government import permits. Vendor shall ensure that the Goods conform to the import
permit requirements, which shall be deemed, incorporated in any Order. Saudi Aramco shall have the
right to cancel any Order requiring an import permit if the import permits application is disapproved or
unreasonably delayed, in Saudi Aramco's sole judgment, with Saudi Aramco having no liability to Vendor.
Export License
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Vendor bid shall state whether the Goods require a validated export license from the country of origin. If
so Vendor bid shall identify the export control commodity number. Vendor's supplier shall arrange for and
obtain such licenses.
Note: If a Letter of Assurance from Saudi Aramco as to the end use of the Goods or to any future
disposition of the Goods is required, Saudi Aramco shall attach such letter with the Order, or shall provide
it to Vendor upon request.
Computer Software License

If the Goods include computer software, Vendor bid shall include a copy of the applicable license terms
and conditions.
SASO Certificates of Conformity

Vendor shall determine if SASO certificates of conformity requirements apply or/and Import Permits are
required and shall arrange for and obtain all necessary documentation required for the movement,
importation and delivery of the Goods from the point of manufacture or origin to Saudi Aramco designated
receiving point in Saudi Arabia.
2.6 BID DOCUMENT

e-Bid Preparation
This Request for Proposal (RFP) requires Vendor to submit only one e-Bid through Saudi Aramco’s
electronic e-bidding system not later than the Bid Closing Date stated in the RFP. Vendor’s e-Bid must
comply with the following:
- Any technical packages/specifications associated with Vendor’s e-bid must be unpriced.
- Ensure bid validity of at least sixty (60) days from the bid closing date, unless otherwise
requested.
- Prepare alternative quotations for each different means of transport and for inclusion of
premiums.
- For expedited delivery clearly identify the costs involved separately from the cost of the
Goods.
- Indicate acceptance of Saudi Aramco Conditions of Purchase for Electronic Trading, or
indicate where and why Vendor is unable to accept.
Vendor’s proposal can be corrected before the bid closing date. If Vendor requires to revise its submitted
proposal after the bid closing date, Vendor may do so only after permission is granted by Saudi Aramco,
which Saudi Aramco may grant or reject in its sole discretion.
Arabic Translation
Arabic translation of Saudi Aramco standard text and Forms shall be provided upon request.
Status of Bid
Saudi Aramco Purchasing does not formally notify unsuccessful bidders. Therefore, if Vendor has not
been contacted by Saudi Aramco Purchasing and advised of an award within thirty (30) days of the bid
closing date Vendor may, at his discretion, contact the Saudi Aramco Purchasing buyer to determine the
status of bid.
Buyer Right to Reject Bid

Saudi Aramco reserves the right to reject any and all bids received in response to this Request for
Proposal (RFP) and reserves the right to not consider Bids submitted from suppliers not named in the
RFP.
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4.0 SAUDI ARAMCO PURCHASE ORDERS

4.1 INTRODUCTION
Saudi Aramco Purchase Orders (Order) shall be governed by section 4.0 SAUDI ARAMCO PURCHASE
ORDERS, section 5.0 CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING, and the Supplier
Code of Conduct referred below.
Additional unique requirements for individual Orders are given in section 6.0 'ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS', if applicable.
Supplier Network Collaboration System (SNC)

Saudi Aramco issues Orders through Saudi Aramco's Supplier Network Collaboration System (SNC), an
internet portal based system where suppliers shall obtain order details, confirm acceptance of order
items, delivery dates and terms and conditions, and process Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASNs).
For more details of operation of this system see: Supplier Portal - Useful Documents - Order and ASN
Processing in SNC.
Supplier Code of Conduct

Saudi Aramco is committed to the highest ethical and legal standards in the conduct of its business.
Saudi Aramco requires all registered Vendors, manufacturers, contractors and sub-contractors with which
Saudi Aramco conducts business to acknowledge and agree to abide by the policies and principals set
forth in the Saudi Supplier Code of Conduct. This Saudi Supplier Code of Conduct shall be
acknowledged by all Vendors, manufacturers, contractors and sub-contractors at the time of registration
or, if previously and currently registered, at the time of submitting a request for registration renewal.
Supplier Performance
Supplier Performance including contractual compliance shall be measured by Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs). These KPIs shall be monitored regularly, and if needed, suppliers called for counseling
meetings to address performance issues. Consistent failure to meet performance standards may lead to
disciplinary actions.
4.2 ORDER CONFIRMATION

Orders issued through SNC do not require signature, the fact that an Order is released (issued) means it
is approved. As soon as an Order or Order Change is released in Saudi Aramco backend system it is
available to Vendor in SNC and is immediately awaiting Vendor confirmation.
All Orders and Order Changes shall be confirmed promptly in SNC if accepted by Vendor.
Missing and conflicting Item Information

If Vendor does not have a copy of any listed attachment or finds conflicting requirements in the Order,
Vendor shall create a new Item Note to request the missing document, or for a response to resolve any
conflict before performing any work or shipping Goods.
4.3 PRICE
Vendor prices are based on the delivery terms of the Order.
For VTC, VTD, SAC, SAT and Pick-up Delivery Terms

Vendor prices include the cost of the Goods, inland and ocean/air freight and export packing for imported
Goods, domestic packing if required, marking costs, expediting costs, Saudi Customs duty and any
required Saudi Government inspections, certificates, insurance, local delivery, overhead, profit, and all
other such costs up to the delivery point.
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Saudi Aramco shall not separately reimburse Vendor for any customs duties for Goods supplied under
the Order.
For POA and POE Delivery Terms

Saudi Aramco or its designee shall arrange customs clearance of Goods into Saudi Arabia, and pay any
customs duties.
Incorrect Price or Currency

If the Order contains an incorrect item currency or unit price Vendor shall reject the Order or Order Item,
explaining the error. The Order must be corrected by buyer and re-issued before Vendor publishes the
Confirmation and ASN. Saudi Aramco shall not be liable for any losses Vendor may incur as a result of
Vendor's failure to verify the item currencies and unit prices stated in the Order.
Supply Repair Price or Estimate (Repair Orders Only)

Vendor shall provide a repair price when practical, or an estimate, for Saudi Aramco's approval before
commencing repairs. If Saudi Aramco determines that equipment is beyond economical repair, Saudi
Aramco shall issue disposition instructions to Vendor.
Order Delivery Date

Vendor shall deliver the Goods to Saudi Aramco not later than the delivery date shown in the Order.
Changing Order Item requirements (During or after Confirmation)

If Vendor becomes aware of any changes to the item delivery date, quantity, price, description, part
number etc., Vendor shall advise Saudi Aramco buyer through SNC. This may be during confirmation, or
at any other time prior to processing the ASN or shipping Goods.
Delivery Date or Quantity Change

If for any reason Vendor is unable to meet the required delivery date or quantity Vendor shall update
system, at any time up until ASN, using the confirmation process by directly changing dates and
quantities within the schedule line.
Partial Shipments
Vendor shall only make partial shipments when approved in Supplier Collaboration Portal. To request
partial shipments Vendor shall add multiple confirmation lines indicating the quantity and date for each
delivery. Buyer is prompted to review and approve changes.
4.4 GOODS
Non-Material Requirements (Drawings, etc.); Item Material Number NMR601/602/603
If Vendor fails to deliver any non-material requirements (item material number NMR601 Engineering
Drawings, NMR602 Certified Drawings, and NMR603 Miscellaneous Documents) which may be specified
on Form series 7900 through 7930, Saudi Aramco may at its discretion charge Vendor $5,000 as
liquidated damages for "failure to deliver". This charge shall be administered in accordance with
provisions in section 5.0 'CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING, Paragraph 18
Right of Offset.'
Vendor shall complete 'Other Documents' ASN for each NMR601/602/603 submittal. Electronic Submittal
of the NMR documents through ASN is limited to file sizes of no greater than 5MB. In case the size of the
document attachment exceeds 5MB, Vendor shall deliver the NMR documents in accordance with
instructions issued in the Order. Vendor shall upload a cover page through "Other Documents' ASN to
show what NMR's were delivered, along with a scanned copy of the transmittal document.
Article Substitutions and Part Number Update
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Vendor shall supply the Goods specified in the Order. If for justifiable reason, such as item is no longer
manufactured, Vendor is unable to supply the requested item and an alternative item is proposed for
supply, Vendor shall immediately contact the Saudi Aramco Buyer and request that a Change Order to
supply the substitute article is issued.
Vendor shall not supply Goods with any other product, part or model numbers until such time as the item
description(s) are changed to reflect new or revised product, part or model numbers. Vendor shall not
assume automatic product, part or model number supersession or assume data error in descriptive
wording, product numbers, or model numbers.
For any proposed new or revised product, part or model numbers Vendor shall either:
(a) Provide a statement from the manufacturer on the manufacturer's stationery that certifies that the part
or model number being offered:
- Is physically interchangeable with the one being ordered by Saudi Aramco in form, fit, and
function.
- Is only a part or model number update.
- Does not require any modification of existing Saudi Aramco equipment;
Or
(b) Provide a statement from the manufacturer on the manufacturer's stationery that certifies that the
product being offered is an alternate that performs the same functions as the item being ordered by Saudi
Aramco. In this case, Vendor must provide the following:
- A full technical description.
- A detailed specification sheet.
- Detailed drawings (when appropriate).
- A detailed statement describing any differences in form and fit between the product specified by
- Saudi Aramco and the product that Vendor proposes to supply.
- Details of modifications that Saudi Aramco will be required to make to install the alternate part
and a list of the associated material requirements.
- A list of other part numbers affected by installing the alternate part.
In addition, if Vendor is proposing a different product because the Item is obsolete, Vendor shall also
provide a letter from the manufacturer on the manufacturer's stationery that certifies that the product is
obsolete.
Saudi Aramco shall not be under any obligation to approve or accept new or revised products, parts or
models proposed by Vendor.
4.5 DELIVERY TERMS

Vendor shall deliver Goods to Place of Delivery in accordance with the delivery terms stated in the Order
under the Terms tab, section Delivery Terms. Vendor shall be responsible for any failure by it to strictly
comply with the Place of Delivery stated in the Order, and for any delivery that is made in deviation from
the Place of Delivery, including responsibility for any costs or expenses incurred by Vendor or by Saudi
Aramco as a result of such failure to comply with the delivery terms of the Order. Saudi Aramco shall
have no responsibility for any payment delays or other consequences arising from such failure by Vendor
to comply with the delivery terms of the Order.
- Where the following delivery terms are used in place of Incoterms® 2000, then the Terms field
label Incoterms in the electronic order shall not mean Incoterms® 2000, but shall refer to the
Saudi Aramco Delivery Terms.
SAC (Saudi Aramco Carrier)
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Packing List and ASN are required.

- Vendor shall load Goods onto Saudi Aramco Third Party Logistics provider (3PL) vehicle at
Vendor facility.
- Upon Vendor maintaining the ASN the 3PL will be triggered to collect the Goods from Vendor;
Vendor is expected to have goods packed and ready for pick up prior to arrival of 3PL.
VTC (Vendor Truck Delivery to Customer)

Packing List and ASN are required.
- Vendor shall deliver Goods using Vendor vehicle directly to Saudi Aramco Customer at the 'Place
of Delivery to Buyer'.
- Vendor must be able to gain access to Saudi Aramco point of delivery.
VTD (Vendor Truck Delivery to 3PL Distribution Hub)
Packing List and ASN are required
- Vendor shall deliver Goods using Vendor vehicle to nearest distribution hub of Saudi Aramco 3PL
in Saudi Arabia.
SAT (Saudi Aramco Transportation)

- Vendor shall load Goods onto Saudi Aramco transport or Saudi Aramco specialist contractor
vehicle at Vendor facility. Vendor shall then complete the Goods Collection confirmation (GCC)
in the Supplier Portal.
Pick-up (Customer Collection)

- Publishing ASN will alert customer via email to collect Goods. Vendor shall then complete the
Goods Collection confirmation (GCC) in the Supplier Portal.
POE (Port-of-Export - Sea Freight)

Packing List required; No ASN
- Vendor shall deliver Goods to Buyer's Ocean Carrier at Seaport of Departure and Saudi Aramco
arranges transportation to customer.
POA (Port-of-Export - Air Freight)

Packing List required; No ASN
- Vendor shall deliver Goods to Buyer's Air Carrier at Airport of Departure and Saudi Aramco
arranges transportation to customer.
Additionally for POA & POE

VENDOR shall include this instruction in all Purchase Orders issued to its suppliers.
Expediting Shipment
The Aramco Company listed below, or its designate shall expedite manufacture and movement of Goods
to the export delivery point and coordinate marshaling and loading of Goods on board vessel or aircraft.
Vendor shall send copies of production schedules and any other data required to the Aramco Company
listed below, or its designate who shall arrange shipment of Goods from port or airport of export to port or
airport of entry into Saudi Arabia.
Vendor shall arrange with their suppliers to comply with Aramco shipping and documentation instructions.
U.S.A.
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Aramco Services Company (ASC)

9009 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77096
Attn: Purchasing Dept, SPL Services Expeditor
Europe
Aramco Overseas Company (AOC-H)
Scheveningseweg 62-66
2517 KX The Hague, Netherlands
Attn: P&T Expediting
Far East, Asia and Oceania (excluding People's Republic of China)

Aramco Asia Japan KK
Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, 100-6326, Japan
Tel: +81 (0)3-6367-7801; Fax: +81 (0)3-3211-3544
Attn: Expediting Representative
People's Republic of China

Aramco Far East (Beijing) Business Services Co Ltd
Shanghai Branch
No 16T60, 16F - SWFC 100 Century Avenue, Pudong New District
Shanghai 200120, PRC
Tel: +86 (0)21-3866-5700; Fax: +86 (0)21-6877-9080
Attn: Expediting Representative
Export Documentation
The name of the manufacturer shown on the Order is utilized for customs clearance of Goods into Saudi
Arabia; it is therefore essential that the name of the manufacturer shown on the Order corresponds
exactly to that shown on Vendor certified invoices that are submitted after shipment of the Goods.
4.6 REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS GOODS

Should Saudi Aramco or Vendor determine that any item listed could be considered hazardous according
to the definition of hazardous substances stated in the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA), section 1910.1200, or according to a more restrictive national or international standard
acceptable to Saudi Aramco, Vendor shall:
- Include one (1) copy of the appropriate OSHA, national or international Material Safety Data
Sheet in English, indicating the applicable Saudi Aramco material number, with each shipping
container/package.
- Ensure all shipping units comply with the packing/packaging provisions of the International
Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) or International Air Transport Association (IATA) code, as
appropriate to the mode of transportation.
- Mark and label all shipping units in English in compliance with the labeling and warning provisions
of the IMDG or IATA code, as appropriate to the mode of transportation.
- Mark and label each usage unit in English in compliance with the labeling and warning provisions
of the OSHA, section 1910.1200, or more restrictive national or international standards
acceptable to Saudi Aramco.
- Ensure that hazardous materials, especially liquids, are in suitable containers that will allow use
without spillage and can be satisfactorily resealed after a portion of the material has been
extracted. (Re-closed containers should allow normal handling and transport without significant
escape of liquids or vapors. Containers of five (5) liters or more of hazardous, low-viscosity liquids
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such as paint thinners, chlorinated solvents, and insecticides should have a retractable metal or
plastic spout or a similar design that will meet the stated objective.)
- Ensure that a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet corresponding to the tanker cargo is placed
in the vehicle cab. The vehicle must display applicable warning signs (placards) in Arabic and
English with the correct United Nations ID number placed on both sides and each end of the
vehicle. Each placard shall be laid out and include information in accordance with the Saudi
Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) regulations SSA 1285/1997 "Transportation of
Dangerous Substances by Road - Part 1 General Safety Requirements" and SSA 1287/1997
"Transportation of Dangerous Substances by Road - Part 3 Transportation of Petroleum Liquid."
Additionally, Vendor's name and emergency telephone number in Arabic and English must be
displayed on both sides and rear of the vehicle. If the vehicle is transporting more than one
chemical (multiple tanks) each tank must be properly identified.
- If the vehicle is constructed with more than one transport tank, Vendor shall ensure that the
United Nations ID numbers are placed on the sides of each tank and not on the rear or the front.
- The construction material(s) of the tank, tank container and any devices, coverings, hoses or
fittings that are expected to come into contact with the contents shall be compatible and non-
reactive with the substance to be transported and must be fire resistant. Steel or any other
suitable material giving equivalent safe performance shall be used.
- Vendor shall ensure that each employee who is operating a motor vehicle transporting hazardous
material has been trained in the actions required in the event of a chemical incident. These
instructions must include, as a minimum: a) General precautions, b) Emergency procedures, c)
The names and telephone numbers of persons to be contacted in case of emergency.
- Vendor shall warrant that the Goods and the containers in which the Goods are delivered
conform to Saudi Aramco's stated requirements. Saudi Aramco shall be entitled to exercise any
or all the remedies stated in section 5.0 'CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC
TRADING, Paragraph 8, Buyer's Remedies: Warranty and Rejection', in the event of a breach of
this warranty.
4.7 INSPECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (Except Inspectable

Chemicals/Lubricants)
General Requirements
When Saudi Aramco has determined that the item requires inspection and testing in accordance with the
relevant Saudi Aramco Form SA-175 Inspection & Testing Requirements, and associated Inspection &
Testing Requirements plan (Code Number) Vendor shall ensure:
- Each inspectable item shall be manufactured in one of the approved manufacturing plants listed
within the item description. When an inspectable item is no longer manufactured at an approved
plant Vendor shall submit a request to Saudi Aramco to change the Order or/and Agreement to
approve the new plant location or delete the item from the Order or/and Agreement. Vendor shall
not proceed with manufacture without such Order change.
- Inspection will be performed at Vendor or Vendor's supplier's manufacturing location by Saudi
Aramco, Aramco Services Company (ASC), Aramco Overseas Company (AOC), Aramco Asia
Organization (AAO), or their designated inspection agency. Vendor use of standards that are not
internationally recognized shall be submitted to Saudi Aramco for evaluation and approval.
- Saudi Aramco may require pre-inspection meetings to clarify requirements for Inspectable Items,
coordinate activities and resolve questions regarding Inspectable Items. Meetings shall be
scheduled when requested by Saudi Aramco prior to start of manufacturing.
- Saudi Aramco assigned inspectors shall have access at all times to those parts or areas of
Vendor's or Vendor's supplier's plant where manufacturing or testing of the Goods are being
performed. Inspectors shall be allowed to take photographs of the Goods during the routine
inspection visits.
- Vendor shall present for inspection only Goods that have satisfied the requirements and
specifications stated on Saudi Aramco Form SA-175 Inspection & Testing Requirements after
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verification by Vendor's or Vendor's supplier's internal inspection. Vendor or Vendor's supplier

shall have in his possession all applicable inspection equipment with valid calibrations, standards,
codes, and approved drawings (etc.) required to perform the inspection. The Vendor shall adhere
to the quality system requirements and technical limitations placed by Saudi Aramco.
Quality Assurance
Vendor and Vendor's manufacturing source shall implement and continuously improve a quality
management system, in English, in accordance with ISO 9001 standard or a more restrictive national or
international quality standard acceptable to Saudi Aramco.
Vendor shall audit their suppliers according to a published audit schedule.
Vendor shall establish Quality Assurance (QA) Plans and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for items requiring
QA that prescribe all relevant quality elements, operations, responsibilities and interfaces at all stages of
Order execution. One quality plan may be used for standard or mass-produced commodities of the same
design. Saudi Aramco may elect to conduct announced or un-announced inspections, and/or quality
audits of Vendor or Vendor's supplier as needed to ensure continuous satisfaction of Quality System.
Vendor's Order to Vendor's Supplier

Vendor shall include Saudi Aramco's inspection requirements and associated Saudi Aramco
specifications, standards, and referenced documents in Vendor's orders to Vendor's supplier when sub-
ordered items require inspection.
Vendor shall provide a copy of Vendor's order and any engineering and inspection specifications issued
to Vendor's supplier by mail to the address shown below in section: 'Notification'. If Vendor orders are in
a language other than English, an English translation shall be provided.
Manufacturing
Vendor or Vendor's supplier shall enter an in-house production order to produce Goods. Each in-house
production order shall be assigned a Vendor "Product Traceability Number" (batch) for future traceability
and reference and shall include all relevant documents (Mechanical Properties, test Certificates, Mill Test
Sheets, etc.) properly prepared and ready prior to notifying Saudi Aramco of any request for inspection of
Goods.
Saudi Aramco inspection representative shall inspect the Goods by "Product Traceability Number" (batch)
and advise the Vendor of the results. The inspection representative retains the right to select the sample
of goods to be inspected. If the Goods are found to be acceptable Saudi Aramco's Responsible
Inspection Office will prepare and issue an "Inspection Disposition/Release" to the Vendor.
Goods shall not be moved from Vendor's manufacturing source premises before obtaining the Saudi
Aramco "Inspection Disposition/Release".
Vendor shall investigate the root cause and implement corrective actions on all Saudi Aramco Equipment.
Deficiencies Report
The inspection and release by Saudi Aramco does not relieve the Vendor of their contractual
responsibilities.
Notification
Vendor shall give notice in writing to Saudi Aramco at least five (5) Saudi Aramco or regional working
days prior to the date the Goods will be available for inspection; or when witnessed inspection/hold points
are required by Saudi Aramco Form SA-175 Inspection & Testing Requirements, or according to an
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agreement at a pre-inspection meeting. Such notification shall be made before manufacturing, assembly,
or testing starts.
To arrange for inspection of the Goods, use the contacts below in each applicable region:
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco
Inspection Dept., Quality Control Section
Al-Midra Tower, 11th Floor, East Wing EC-1182
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Tel: 013-880-1412; Fax: 013-875-8334
Email: VIDQC@aramco.com
U.S.A
Aramco Services Company
Inspection / Engineering
9009 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77096
Tel: +1-713-432-5620; Fax: +1-713-4708
Email: Inspectionunit@aramcoservices.com
Europe
Aramco Overseas Company, Inspection Unit
Scheveningseweg 62-66
2517 KX The Hague
Netherlands
Tel: +31-88-2622000; Fax: +31-88-2623000
Email: inspection@aramcooverseas.com
Far East, Asia and Oceania (excluding People's Republic of China)

Aramco Asia Japan KK
Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, 100-6326, Japan
Tel: +81 (0)3-6367-7801; Fax: +81 (0)3-3211-3544
Email: aa.qmd.qc@aramcoasia.com
People's Republic of China

Aramco Far East (Beijing) Business Services Co Ltd
Shanghai Branch
No 16T60, 16F - SWFC 100 Century Avenue, Pudong New District
Shanghai 200120, PRC
Tel: +86 (0)21-3866-5700; Fax: +86 (0)21-6877-9080
Email: aa.qmd.qc@aramcoasia.com
Inspection Documentation
Vendor must ensure that a copy of all item data and reports identified in the Saudi Aramco Form SA-175
Inspection & Testing Requirements is presented to the inspector on or before the date of a scheduled
inspection. The inspector reserves the right to reject Goods for which Vendor has failed to supply
documentation by such date.
When a Vendor's Data Book is requested as part of the non-material requirements specified in the Order,
a copy of the Vendor's Data Book cover sheet, duly signed and stamped by the Saudi Aramco Inspection
Representative for acceptance, shall be included with the NMR deliverables presented to the proponent.
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If the Goods cannot be reasonably identified or if doubt exists as to their identity, the inspector may
require that Vendor perform additional tests at Vendor's expense or require Vendor to provide verifiable
acceptable Goods at Vendor's expense.
Vendor shall not ship the Goods until Saudi Aramco or its designee has inspected the Goods or
certificates, as required by the Order, and has advised Vendor in writing that the Goods comply with the
specifications in this Order. Such notification must accompany Vendor's delivery of the Goods.
Additional requirements applicable to Saudi Arabian Manufacturers only

When required by the Order, or Purchase Agreement, upon receipt of the Saudi Aramco "Acceptance
Notice", the Vendor shall transfer the accepted "Product Traceability Number" (batch) to Vendor stores to
be held in a designated Saudi Aramco holding area for future delivery to Saudi Aramco.
Vendor shall prepare and maintain a monthly Saudi Aramco on-hand Production and Inventory Report
covering each "Product Traceability Number" (production lot), which the Vendor shall submit to the Saudi
Aramco buyer by the 5th workday of each month.
Vendor shall attach a copy of each Saudi Aramco "Acceptance Notice" to the monthly Saudi Aramco on-
Hand Production & Inventory Report.
4.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR CHEMICALS AND LUBRICANTS

When the "Inspection Required Indicator" states "Yes" in the "Requirements Applicable To All Line Items"
section of or "Special Indicators" section of an item to the RFP, Saudi Aramco has determined that the
item requires inspection and testing in accordance to the relevant Saudi Aramco Laboratory Testing
Requirements.
General Requirements For All Delivery Types

Saudi Aramco shall use the following codes in the Order to indicate the quality assurance (QA)
requirements for chemicals and lubricants (products):
- 992660 (No test required)
- 992670 (End customer testing)
- 992680 (Visual only at Dhahran)
- 992685 (Analysis at Dhahran)
- 992690 (Visual only at Abqaiq)
- 992695 (Analysis at Abqaiq)
The QA Code shall be printed on the Saudi Aramco Material Delivery Document (MDD) to assist Vendor
in arranging the correct inspection and testing for VTC and VTD deliveries. Additionally, for SAC, VTC
and VTD deliveries the RFID/Bar Code label shall indicate if inspection and testing are required.
Each inspectable item shall be manufactured in one of the approved manufacturing plants listed within
the item description. When a manufacturer no longer manufactures an inspectable item at an approved
plant Vendor shall submit a request to Saudi Aramco for a Purchase Agreement amendment and/or
Purchase Order amendment to approve the new plant location or delete the item from the Order or/and
Purchase Agreement. Vendor shall not proceed with manufacture without such amendment.
Responsibility for Monitoring Vendors Quality Assurance Program

Bulk and Drum Lubricants:
- Saudi Aramco Southern Area Producing Engineering Dept., Southern Area Laboratories Div.
(SALD) and Saudi Aramco Consulting Services Department.
Bulk and Drum Oilfield & Water Treatment Chemicals and other Bulk Chemicals:
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- Saudi Aramco Research & Development Center (R&DC), Dhahran.
Drum Chemicals (Except Oilfield & Water Treatment):

- Saudi Aramco Research & Development Center (R&DC), Dhahran.
Quality Assurance
Vendor and Vendor's manufacturing source shall implement and continuously improve a quality
management system, in English, in accordance with ISO 9001 standard or a more restrictive national or
international quality standard acceptable to Saudi Aramco.
Vendor shall audit their suppliers according to a published audit schedule.
Vendor shall establish Quality Assurance (QA) Plans and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) for items requiring
QA that prescribe all relevant quality elements, operations, responsibilities and interfaces at all stages of
Order execution. One quality plan may be used for standard or mass-produced commodities of the same
design. Saudi Aramco may elect to conduct announced or un-announced inspections, and/or quality
audits of Vendor or Vendor's supplier as needed to ensure continuous satisfaction of Quality System.
Manufacturing
Vendor or Vendor's supplier shall enter an in-house production order to produce Goods. Each in-house
production order shall be assigned a Vendor "Product Traceability Number" (batch number) for future
traceability and reference and shall include all relevant documents (Test Certificates, Chemical Analysis
Reports, etc.) properly prepared and ready prior to notifying Saudi Aramco of any request for inspection
of Goods.
When applicable, Vendor shall transfer Saudi Aramco Goods to Vendor's stores where it is to be held in a
designated Saudi Aramco holding area for future delivery to Saudi Aramco.
For Goods on Purchase Agreement, Vendor shall prepare and maintain a monthly Saudi Aramco On-
hand Production and Inventory Report covering each "Product Traceability Number" (batch), which the
Vendor shall submit to the Saudi Aramco buyer by the 5th workday of each month.
Quality Assurance of Engineered Products

- Not applicable
- Where engineered chemicals are ordered against samples previously tested in the field, Vendor
shall ensure performance meets or exceeds that previously established.
- R&DC shall sample and test consignments of chemicals to provide reference data, but do not
endorse the consignments for quality assurance purposes.

- As Bulk and Drum Oilfield & Water Treatment Chemicals and other Bulk Chemicals directly
above.
Saudi Aramco Test Authority

- Saudi Aramco Southern Area Laboratory Division (SALD)
- R&DC or their appointed agent, or for chemicals that deteriorate during sampling Saudi Aramco
end user shall test prior to use.
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above.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDOR DELIVERY (VTC and VTD)
Vendor Bulk Trucks report for vehicle check at Saudi Aramco

- Abqaiq Storehouse, Tanker checkpoint,
- Materials Services Department.
- Saudi Aramco Dhahran tanker checkpoint, Dhahran Storehouse, Materials Services Department.

- Not applicable.
Vendor (non-bulk trucks) Report to:

- Abqaiq Storehouse, Tanker checkpoint.
- Dhahran Storehouse.

above.
Delivery Documentation
For all deliveries:
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Packing List
Additional Documentation (for bulk products, as applicable)

- Form SA9605 Bulk Chemical Truck Checklist (4 Copies)
For meter deliveries:

- Delivery meter calibration certificate
- Meter delivery ticket bearing meter serial number
For weighbridge/other deliveries:

- Weighbridge ticket
- Other as referred to in Order
Tank Truck Check

- SALD
- Duty Material man.
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- Not applicable.
- Inspect truck and complete Form SA9605 checklist.
Additionally, for metered deliveries:

- Compare the serial number of the meter with the meter calibration certificate available with
Vendor's driver; ensuring certificate is dated within six months.
- If the meter calibration certificate is not available, out of date or invalid, reject.
Driver receives signed Form SA9605 indicating tank truck rejected - Yes /No
Laboratory Analysis
- SALD
- R&DC, or their designate

above.
Expect three workdays for Laboratory Analysis, or two hours for visual QA.
Tank Sealing
- SALD
- Duty Material man.

- Not applicable.
Shall seal bulk tanks of accepted products with Saudi Aramco seal and update Form SA9605 with seal
number(s) of tanks.
Vendor's Driver Receives

For Bulk Products:
- Form SA-9605 indicating Approved, Failed or Tanker Released at Proponent Request
For Drums:
- Packing List annotated by testing authority to indicate product accepted or rejected.
Delivery of Approved Product

Vendor's delivery trucks shall deliver the approved product to the Saudi Aramco end user, at the delivery
point detailed in the Packing List /Order.
Unloading Bulk Products Recipient Actions

- Receive SA9605 and Packing List.
For metered deliveries:
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- Verify product and hose-tank connection are correct.

- Verify tank and meter seals are intact.
- Verify meter serial number and calibration certificate match.
- Print meter delivery ticket, bearing meter serial number, showing quantity of delivered product.
- Recipient and driver authenticate meter delivery ticket.
For Weighbridge/Dipstick/Sight Gauge deliveries:

- Verify quantity received
For all deliveries

- Enter and authenticate delivered quantity on Suppliers Delivery Note.

above.

- Enter and authenticate delivered quantity on MDD.
Delivery Confirmation
Recipient presents a final copy of the Suppliers Delivery Note to Vendor's driver, indicating delivered
quantity.
Rejected Product/Truck
Vendor's driver shall return to Vendor facility for resolution.
4.9 PRODUCTS WITH SHELF-LIFE REQUIREMENTS

Should Saudi Aramco or Vendor determine that any of the Goods have a shelf-life Vendor shall ensure
that the following shelf-life information is clearly marked on each label or indented on each container of
the Saudi Aramco designated issue unit. In addition, if Goods are provided in a "kit" form (for example,
epoxy cement); the shelf-life of each item in the kit must be clearly marked or indented with the required
Saudi Aramco shelf-life data:
- Date of manufacture and the expiry date; or
- Date of manufacture and the manufacturer's warranted shelf-life period; or
- Expiry date and the manufacturer's warranted shelf-life period; or
- All of the above.
Additionally, Vendor shall advise conditions under which Goods are to be stored.
When received by Saudi Aramco at the designated place of delivery to Saudi Aramco, such Goods must
have a minimum remaining shelf-life of three-quarters of the total shelf-life period (the period from the
date of manufacture to the warranted expiration date). Saudi Aramco shall be entitled to reimbursement
(or offset) from Vendor for Goods received that do not conform to the conditions specified above, in
accordance with section 5.0 'CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING, Paragraph
18, Right of Offset', and as follows:
- Purchase price of the nonconforming Goods; and
- When applicable, cost of transportation including ocean freight or airfreight.
If Vendor is unable to supply Goods conforming to this specification by the stated required date, Vendor
shall advise Saudi Aramco of the maximum shelf-life and the expiry date of Goods that are available.
Vendor shall not ship such Goods unless authorized by Saudi Aramco in writing.
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Goods with a Manufacturer's Shelf-Life

If Goods that Saudi Aramco does not consider to be Shelf-Life items bear a manufacturer's expiration
date, Vendor must supply such Goods so that their expiration date does not occur during the warranty
period stated in 'section 5.0 'CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC TRADING, Paragraph 8,
Buyer's Remedies: Warranty and Rejection'.
Pack and Production Requirements

Goods shall be supplied from the latest available pack or production.
4.10 OTHER DOCUMENTATION

FAA Traceability - Aviation Parts and Equipment
Goods shall be airworthy in compliance with Part 21 of the U.S. Federal Code of Aviation Regulations.
Computer Software License

If the Goods include computer software, Vendor or Vendor's suppliers' software license terms and
conditions shall govern Saudi Aramco's acquisition and use of software. However, Saudi Aramco Terms
and Conditions, which include, without limitation, warranty provisions, shall apply to the acquisition and
use of the software except when in conflict with Vendor or Vendor's supplier's software license terms and
conditions.
SASO Certificate and Import Permits (For imports into Saudi Arabia)
Vendor shall determine if SASO certificates of conformity requirements apply or/and Import Permits are
required and shall arrange for and obtain all necessary documentation required for the movement,
importation and delivery of the Goods from the point of manufacture or origin to Saudi Aramco designated
receiving point in Saudi Arabia.
4.11 ADVANCED SHIPPING NOTIFICATION (ASN) PROCESSING

ASN Creation
An ASN is required for Saudi Aramco Delivery Terms SAC, SAT, VTC and VTD, but not POA and POE.
The ASN is used for:
- Alerting Saudi Aramco 3PL to collect the Goods (SAC only).
- Alerting Saudi Aramco Transportation that Goods are ready, so they may schedule a truck to
collect (SAT only).
- Alerting recipient that Goods are ready for collection (Pick-up only).
- Generating Packing List.
- Initiating Goods Receipt Workflow to recipient of Goods so they will be able to record receipt and
so Vendor will be paid.
- Initializing Event Management tracking of delivery through to receipt and payment.
- Measuring Vendor delivery performance.
ASNs may contain multiple items from multiple POs, enabling consolidation of packaging, providing all
the following conditions are the same:
- Carrier Code
- To Location
- From Location
- Delivery Priority
- Customer Account
ASNs can be created up to thirty (30) calendar days before the PO item delivery date but ASN cannot be
created for a delivery date in the past.
- Update delivery date if it is in the past.
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Within each ASN every package to be shipped must be identified, including indication of package type
and assigning a package to each ASN item; the ASN allows addition of extra packages, or splitting items
into multiple packages, as required.
All chargeable PO items shall be ASN'd, including NMR (Non-Material Requirements) and Installation
Services, as example.
ASN Cancellation
For SAC and VTD deliveries contact 3PL to arrange ASN cancellation.
- Failed Collection Notice (FCN) will be posted by 3PL.
For all other delivery types, including pick-up, contact Saudi Aramco buyer/expeditor to arrange ASN
cancellation.
The consequences of canceling the ASN are:

- ASN acquires the Cancelled status.
- The cancelled quantity is available for new ASN creation (Due Quantity is re-set)
- ASN still exists but is no longer considered in planning or for other functions.
- Vendor cannot change a canceled ASN.
- Vendor is able to create a replacement ASN.
4.12 PACKING AND LABELING
Packing, Packaging and Marking Requirements
Vendor shall review each Order item to determine the packing, packaging and handling requirements as
defined in Saudi Aramco packing specifications:
- MS 8314-00 through MS 8314-11 - Containerized Sea Shipment, Air Shipment and Overland
Transportation Cargo.
- MS 8444-01 through MS 8444-22 - Additional Packaging, and/or Marking Requirements.
- MS 8555-00 through MS 8555-25 - Domestic Packaging.
The above specifications are a statement of Saudi Aramco's minimum requirements for protecting Goods
during shipment and multiple handling to ensure safe arrival at the final destination and in some instances
to provide protection during outside storage in Saudi Arabia.
Vendor shall include applicable Saudi Aramco packing specifications in orders to Vendor's supplier with
the stipulation that Vendor's supplier includes the requirements in its orders to the manufacturer of the
Goods. Vendor or Vendor's supplier's own experience and practice should be used to decide if more than
these minimum requirements are required to ensure safe arrival of Goods.
When a packing specification for the Goods is not stated in the Order, Vendor shall use the industry
standard packing or packaging specification.
Deviations to Saudi Aramco minimum packing specifications are not allowed without written approval from
the Saudi Aramco buyer. In addition to any other remedies Saudi Aramco may have under the terms of
the Purchase Order, deliveries failing to comply with any of Saudi Aramco packing specification may be
subject to rejection by Saudi Aramco.
Neither the Goods nor packaging shall bear any symbol prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Goods bearing a
medical cross or caduceus may be denied clearance by Saudi Customs authorities. Outer carton
markings must not contain any reference to drugs, narcotics, or psychotropic substances.
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When delivered to Saudi Aramco, the Goods must be adequately packed and be unitized (for example,
palletized, crated, or boxed). The unitized Goods shall be loaded onto vehicles or in ISO containers to
allow discharge by conventional mechanical handling equipment. Goods loaded in a manner that
requires intensive manual labor for discharge may be rejected, or may be delayed for receipt, at Saudi
Aramco delivery point.
In addition to the Packing requirements, Vendor shall band, strap, tape, or seal each box, package, or
pallet after packing in a manner that will allow the Saudi Aramco representative to observe whether the
container arrived sealed. Evidence of a shipping unit being opened prior to delivery shall be used as a
basis for determining which party is responsible for repair or replacement of Goods under section 4.13
'DELIVERY/ Responsibility for Damaged, Missing or Incorrect Goods'.
Packing List
Details from the published ASN are transferred to the Packing List. Vendor shall print two (2) copies of
the packing list:
- Include one (1) copy inside the package (when practical).
- Firmly affix one (1) copy to the outside of the package within a clear self-adhesive plastic
envelope.
Small items shall be packed in a protective envelope large enough to affix the delivery label and packing
list.
RFID Label Preparation

Vendor shall have available an RFID printer that is compliant with applicable Saudi Aramco IT
specifications. Vendor shall print RFID labels using the special RFID print feature in the Saudi Aramco
Supplier Portal, and Vendor shall ensure that the RFID label has been securely affixed to the packaging
and to all pipe and OCTG materials.
Vendor shall be responsible for incorrect labeling of Goods that results in failed collection by 3PL or failed
delivery to the pipe yard. Vendor shall not be excused from any delay or failure in delivery arising from
Vendor's failure to comply with the RFID requirements set out above.
Special Handling and Marking Requirements

Should Saudi Aramco or Vendor determine that any of the Goods require special handling (e.g. chill or
freeze) Vendor shall store, handle, and supply Goods in accordance with the Special Handling
requirements stated on the Order. When special handling requirements are not stated in the Order,
Vendor shall use the manufacturer's recommendations.
For items requiring special handling, Vendor shall mark each package or container with a label that states
the special handling requirements.
If Goods are required to be handled specially, Vendor shall apply cargo handling labels with text or
symbols such as 'FRAGILE,' 'CHILL,' 'THIS WAY UP,' 'HANDLE WITH CARE' etc. as applicable. Center
of gravity must be marked on any package which is over three (3) meters (ten (10) feet) long or which is
top-heavy. The center of gravity symbol is to be applied on all four sides of the package including the
word 'CENTER OF GRAVITY' adjacent to the symbol. In addition, where applicable, sling point symbols
(chain) and the words 'SLING HERE' must be shown on both sides of the package(s).
For bundles, single units bales, and bags (on which direct marking is impossible) there must be on a least
two metal tags each (e.g. at main ties at both ends of bundle) clearly legible, weatherproof and securely
attached. Alternatively, on heavy canvas labels through grommets on all corners or reinforced eyelets at
both ends. Do not use linen, paper or light cardboard tags.
4.13 DELIVERY
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The way in which supplier shall deliver the Goods depend upon the delivery term stated in the Order and
is detailed below:
Third Party Logistics provider (3PL) with SAC Delivery Terms

Vendors shall create and publish ASN for Goods to be delivered.
Packages indicating 'Normal' priority (shown in ASN, Packing List and RFID Label) shall be picked-up
during normal working hours, packages with labels indicating 'Hot', will be picked-up at any time twenty
four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week and within six (6) hours from publishing the ASN.
Upon collection, Vendor shall provide necessary means to load, at Vendor risk, already packed Goods
onto 3PL's Vehicle.
3PL shall scan the RFID/Packing List, which triggers the Proof of Collection (POC) and provides Vendor
with a Collection Note.
If the quantity for collection differs from the quantity indicated by Vendor in the ASN, 3PL shall adjust the
POC to the actual quantity, where it is less than the advised quantity; quantities greater than advised
quantity cannot be picked-up without a supplementary or revised ASN, and must in any case be no
greater than Order quantity.
Saudi Aramco 3PL shall not collect Goods that are not sufficiently well packed, or consolidated, or which
are not correctly marked or labeled.
Vendor Delivery to Customer with VTC Delivery Terms

Vendors shall create and publish ASN for Goods to be delivered.
Vendor shall schedule deliveries to arrive at Saudi Aramco's delivery point before 2:00 PM during normal
Saudi Aramco workdays. Deliveries after 2:00 PM shall not be accepted by Saudi Aramco without prior
arrangement.
If delivery consists of two or more truckloads, or if special equipment is required for off-loading, Vendor
shall contact the Saudi Aramco Requestor telephone number stated on the Packing List, for scheduling
instructions prior to delivery of the material. Failure to do so may result in delays in off-loading at the
delivery point for which Saudi Aramco will accept no responsibility.
Vendor Delivery to 3PL Distribution Centre with VTD Delivery Terms

Vendors shall create and publish ASN for Goods to be delivered and this will alert 3PL to schedule
receipt. 3PL shall contact Vendor and provide a delivery time slot which Vendor must adhere to. Vendor
shall not deliver Goods to 3PL without an ASN or a delivery time slot.
3PL Material Distribution Centers (MDCs) are located at Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah and Yanbu; they
operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Normally MDCs receive Vendor deliveries between 7:00 AM
and 17:00 PM.
Saudi Aramco Transportation as Carrier with SAT Delivery Terms

Vendor shall create and publish ASN for Goods to be delivered and this will alert Saudi Aramco
Transportation scheduler to arrange necessary transport.
After collection of Goods Vendor shall process the Goods Collection Confirmation (GCC), confirming
quantity collected and driver/truck details.
Pick-up of Goods - Saudi Aramco Customer
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Vendor shall create and publish ASN for Goods to be delivered and this will alert customer by email to
collect Goods.
- Customer shall present a copy of this email when collecting Goods.
- Goods for customer collection are indicated by Delivery Priority 04 (Customer Pick-up) in the
Order.
- Prior to releasing Goods, Vendor shall take a photocopy of the Saudi Aramco Customer
Representative identification card and verify that the person picking-up the Goods is the same as
that stated in the email.
Saudi Aramco shall not be responsible for any losses incurred by Vendor due to Vendor's failure to
conduct this identification card verification. After identification card verification, Vendor shall supply the
Goods and Customer shall sign Suppliers Delivery Note.
Responsibility for and Resolution of Damaged, Missing or Incorrect Goods

Saudi Aramco shall have ten (10) Saudi Aramco workdays from Vendor's Ship Date to open the
packages and article check the Goods.
Claims for resolution of damaged, missing or incorrect Goods are handled by Saudi Aramco's Purchasing
Department and/or Saudi Aramco's:
- Material Service Center for all stock material and for non-stock materials for customers outside of
Dhahran.
- Records & Claims Unit (R&CU), Materials Logistics Department (MLD), for non-stock materials
for customers in Dhahran.
- Transportation Department for SAT deliveries.
For 3PL (SAC) Deliveries to Customer:
- If after accepting delivery from Saudi Aramco 3PL and processing Proof-of-Delivery (POD),
customer finds and records incorrect Goods have been supplied, Customer shall return to Vendor
for free-of-charge replacement or Cancellation.
- If Goods arrive damaged, or fail to arrive after Proof-of-Collection (POC), and Vendor has
complied with the requirements of section 4.12 'PACKING AND LABELING', Vendor shall not be
responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of missing or damaged Goods.
For 3PL (SAC) Returns to Vendor:

- Vendor shall offload, at Vendor risk, returned Goods from Saudi Aramco Contract Carrier, who
shall confirm Proof-of-Delivery (POD) in Saudi Aramco Contract Carrier System.
- Vendor may reject the return of Goods, if for example the Goods were never sold by Vendor. No
payment will occur for Goods processed through a Return Delivery and vendor shall cancel any
outstanding invoice.
- If returned Goods arrive damaged or incorrectly packed Vendor shall not accept delivery and 3PL
shall process a Failed Delivery Note (FDN).
- If after accepting delivery of returned Goods from Saudi Aramco 3PL and processing POD,
Vendor finds and records incorrect or missing Goods, or Goods are not new, clean, undamaged
or in original packaging Vendor shall notify Saudi Aramco buyer for resolution
4.14 PAYMENT
Payment Currency
Saudi Aramco shall denominate Orders and pay Vendor in the currency of payment requested in
Vendor's quotation that underlies Saudi Aramco's Orders. When Vendor's quotation references a third
party's (e.g. manufacturers) price list that is denominated in a currency that is different than the currency
of payment requested in Vendor's quotation, Saudi Aramco shall, at the time of Order placement, utilize a
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competitive currency exchange rate to establish a unit price in the currency of payment requested in
Vendor's underlying quotation.
Self-Billing Invoice (Also called Evaluated Receipt Settlement - ERS)

For Vendors registered for Self-Billing, and for applicable items, payment is automatic after receipt of the
Goods in Saudi Aramco's back-end system. Goods for which Self-Billing will apply shall be those
identified in the main body of the Order. Notwithstanding that the Vendor may be registered for Self-
Billing, Saudi Aramco and Vendor agree that Self-Billing will not apply for Orders placed under POE
delivery terms and that the manual invoice method set out below shall be used for such Orders.
For those Goods for which Self-Billing will apply:

(i) Saudi Aramco and Vendor agree that Saudi Aramco will raise a tax invoice for supplies of such
Goods made by the Vendor to Saudi Aramco.
(ii) Saudi Aramco and Vendor agree that Saudi Aramco will issue a credit note if an error in posting
the GR with a wrong quantity or amount for supplies of such Goods made by the Vendor to Saudi Aramco
(iii) Vendor shall review and accept the invoices raised on its behalf by Saudi Aramco in accordance
with the following process:
(a) Logging into http://vendor.aramco.com using their user name and password.
(b) Access the Invoices/Payments Tab and obtaining the invoice relating to the Contract number and
Order number.
(c) If the Vendor has no issue with respect to the invoice, it will be deemed accepted.
(d) In the event of discrepancy between the Goods Receipt (GR) and the Goods delivered, or Unit
Price, Vendor shall send an email to SupplierHelpDesk@aramco.com or by phone at +966 (13) 874-2222
(e) For any queries related to invoices or payments, Vendor shall send an email to
OADPADIPUTCS@aramco.com or by phone at +966 (11) 297-8750
(iv) Vendor agrees not to raise invoices for supplies or payments received by Saudi Aramco in
respect of the self-billed items.
(v) For the avoidance of doubt this Paragraph 4.14 shall be deemed to be a self-billing agreement for
the purpose of Applicable KSA Law.
(vi) Saudi Aramco and Vendor shall notify General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) of this Self-
Billing agreement, as per the procedure specified by GAZT.
Vendor may request Buyer to provide further information in relation to accessing on Saudi Aramco's
systems those invoices raised on Vendor's behalf by Saudi Aramco.
Vendor's VAT registration number is as set out in the cover page of this Order, or as previously advised
by Vendor to Saudi Aramco. Saudi Aramco's VAT registration number is 300000432310003.
The term "Self-Billing" shall be as defined under the applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia in relation to value added taxes or similar charges. The agreement regarding Self-Billing as
set out in this paragraph will be deemed effective at the date of the Order, and expired when the Goods
are delivered, self-billed invoice(s) is raised and the payments and obligations under the Order are
completed.
Manual Invoice (Non-Self Billing)

At least ten (10) Saudi Aramco workdays after shipment of the Goods Vendor shall submit one (1) original
copy of each invoice, which shall be prepared on high quality white paper and include the following
details:
Invoice header information:

- Vendor name and address
- Vendor's ID number
- Vendor's unique invoice number
- Date of invoice
- Order number (If singular)
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- Purchase Agreement number (as applicable)
Each invoice item shall state:

- Order number (If multiple Orders in same invoice)
- Order item number
- Ship date
- Quantity shipped
- Unit price
- Total item value
Invoice footer information:
- Total invoice value
- Authorized signature
Notes:
- The unit of measure stated in the Order is the pricing unit.
- The currencies and unit prices stated in Vendor's invoices must match the currencies and unit
prices in Saudi Aramco's Orders in effect at the time of Goods shipment to Saudi Aramco.
Invoice Supporting Documentation

Documentation supporting Incidental Services or Milestone Payments such as signed time sheets,
expense receipts, and milestone completion certificates shall be sent to the buyer.
Invoice Submission
Vendor shall submit invoices to the following Saudi Aramco office during Saudi Aramco's normal working
hours:
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi ARAMCO)

TCS Office - Invoice Control Unit
Building: Akaria 2, Gate 10, 6th Floor
Office No.712,
Olaya Road,
Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh 11372
Zakat & GOSI Certificates
Payment shall only be made when the Vendor has a valid Zakat and GOSI Certificates in Saudi Aramco's
system. To update Zakat, Vendors need to send a valid certification to Operations Accounting
Department.
Vendor Master Group at the following email: oadvendormasterpayablediv@aramco.com
No payment will be made to a Vendor whose Zakat and/or GOSI Certificate has expired. To update GOSI
or Zakat Certificate, SAP Ariba platform shall be used in order to update Vendor's profile.
Incorrect and Late Invoices

Vendor's failure to submit invoices and documentation in accordance with these instructions may result in
rejection or delay in payment by Saudi Aramco, with Saudi Aramco having no liability to Vendor for such
rejection or delay.
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Saudi Aramco shall charge Vendor the additional costs of processing invoices received later than six (6)
months after delivery of the Goods according to the following schedule:
Invoice Value (SR) Charge

0 - 1,000 Value of invoice
1,001 - 20,000 SR 1,000
20,001 - 100,000 5% of invoice amount
More than 100,000 SR 5,000
4.15 ARABIC TRANSLATION

Arabic translation of Saudi Aramco standard text and Forms shall be provided upon request.
5.0 CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC

TRADING
All Saudi Aramco Purchase Orders, including Purchase Agreement Release Orders, shall be governed by
the following Terms and Conditions for Electronic Trading:
Saudi Aramco Conditions of Purchase for Electronic Trading (April 2013)

Vendor shall sell and Buyer shall purchase the goods, including services, ("Goods") described in this
Purchase Order ("Order") under the following terms and conditions.
1. Choice of Law and Interpretation and Dispute Resolution

This Order shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. Arabic translation of the Order will be provided upon request.
Vendor and Buyer explicitly consent that electronic transactions and records shall have full effect and
their validity and enforceability may not be contested, nor may the execution thereof be stayed on the
ground that they were wholly or partially conducted by electronic means.
Electronic Orders do not require signature and shall be deemed originals in their own right.
Any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Purchase Order, if not finally settled amicably by
agreement of the Parties within thirty (30) days of written notice given by one Party to the other, shall be
finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Law promulgated by the Royal Decree No.
(M/34) dated 24/05/1433H (the “Arbitration Law”), and the Implementing Regulation issued by the
Council of Ministers No. 541 dated 26/08/1438H (the “Regulations”) and any amendments to either then
in force, by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with the Arbitration Law and the Regulations.
The seat of the arbitration shall be the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration in Riyadh, the Kingdom
and language of the arbitration shall be English.
2. Nature of Agreement
This Order shall be considered accepted upon Vendor's electronic confirmation of the Order in Saudi
Aramco Supplier Collaboration Portal. However, commencement of performance by Vendor based on
this Order, if known to Buyer, shall also constitute acceptance of this Order without reservation, whether
or not Vendor has electronically confirmed the Order in Saudi Aramco Supplier Collaboration Portal. Any
additions to, limitations or other modifications of this Order set forth in Vendor's quotation, acceptance or
otherwise, shall be of no force or effect.
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This Order and the content of any electronic links referred herein contain all of the terms and conditions
applicable to this purchase and supersede any prior correspondence, proposals or agreements, written or
oral, not set forth in this Order.
Any technical data, specifications, standards, drawings, designs and the like ("Buyer's Data")
electronically linked, attached to, referenced in, or later incorporated into this Order by a change to the
Order as provided in Paragraph 4 Changes, form a part of this Order.
If any provision of this Order is, or becomes, void or unenforceable by law, the remainder of the Order
shall be valid and enforceable.
No waiver of any right, associated with or conferred by this Order, by either party shall be effective unless
made expressly and in writing by such party.
This Order shall not be assigned or subcontracted more than fifteen percent (15%) by value by Vendor
without Buyer's prior written consent.
The rights of Buyer and Vendor under this Order are not exclusive and shall not limit either party's right to
avail itself of any other remedy provided by law or equity.
3. Price
Prices are as stated in the Order, based on the delivery terms stated in "Delivery Terms" within the
Purchase Order "Terms" section.
Customs Duties (For imports into Saudi Arabia)

Saudi Aramco reserves the right to amend prices to reflect changes in Saudi Arabian Customs Duties
prior to importation.
4. Changes
At any time, Buyer may make changes within the general scope of this Order electronically. Vendor shall
proceed with this Order as changed upon Vendor confirmation of changes. Changes may include
changes in the technical aspects of the Goods, method of shipment or packing, inspection standards and
place of delivery. If a change affects the purchase price or delivery date, Buyer and Vendor shall mutually
agree upon an equitable adjustment in the same. The change and any such adjustments shall be set
forth in an update to the Order in Saudi Aramco Supplier Collaboration Portal and agreed by Vendor
electronically.
Any claim by Vendor for adjustment in the purchase price or delivery date shall be made during electronic
confirmation of the Order change. Vendor shall make available, for examination by Buyer, relevant
documents and records supporting Vendor's request for adjustment.
5. Acceptable Goods
Vendor shall supply Goods only from the manufacturers specified in the Article description. No Goods
are to be supplied from manufacturers other than the manufacturers specified without the electronic
approval of Saudi Aramco.
If a manufacturer is not specified in the Article description, Vendor shall supply Goods that meet all the
requirements, specifications and standards stated in the article description.
If Goods supplied do not conform to the foregoing, Saudi Aramco may enforce the "Buyer Remedies:
Warranty and Rejection" provisions of Paragraph 8 Buyer's Remedies: Warranty and Rejection.
6. Right to Communicate with Vendor's Supplier
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Saudi Aramco, or its appointed designee, reserves the right to communicate with Vendor's suppliers or
sub-suppliers for the purpose of drawings approval, inspection and certification, scheduling, expediting,
spare parts requirements and non-material requirements. Notwithstanding this right, any Vendor in Saudi
Arabia retains full and ultimate responsibility for the performance of the provisions specified in the Terms
and Conditions of this Order.
Vendor must include this instruction in all Orders issued to its suppliers and sub-suppliers.
7. Licensing Requirements
Export License
Vendor or Vendor's supplier shall arrange for and obtain such export licenses for the Goods from the
country of origin as are applicable.
Notwithstanding Paragraph 16 Force Majeure, Buyer shall have the right to immediately cancel this Order
without liability to Vendor if the export license application is disapproved or unreasonably delayed in
Buyer's sole judgment.
Letter of Assurance
If a Letter of Assurance from Saudi Aramco as to the end use of the Goods or to any future disposition of
the Goods is required, Saudi Aramco shall attach such letter with this Order, or shall provide it to Vendor
upon Vendor's request.
8. Buyer's Remedies: Warranty and Rejection

Vendor warrants that:
(a) Upon delivery to Buyer, Vendor shall convey clear title to the Goods free of any lien, encumbrance or
security interest.
(b) The Goods shall conform to Buyer's Data, shall be new and unused, of high quality and workmanship
within generally recognized industry standards and shall be fit for the purpose or use for which they are
bought to the extent such purpose or use is known or reasonably should be known to Vendor.
(c) If the Goods are sold by sample, they shall conform to the sample.
(d) If the Goods are found not to conform to the foregoing warranties at any time within:
- eighteen (18) months following delivery to Buyer, for local and imported Goods, or
- eighteen (18) months following delivery to the port of export for Port of Export Orders, or
- twelve (12) months from commencement of use in Saudi Arabia,
whichever is earlier, then at Buyer's request, Vendor shall promptly repair or replace at Buyer discretion
any nonconforming Goods at no cost to Buyer. Should Vendor fail to repair or replace nonconforming
Goods, Buyer may repair or replace such Goods either itself or through others and charge the cost
thereof to Vendor. In any case, Vendor shall be responsible for any additional costs incurred by Buyer in
identifying, removing and/or replacing nonconforming Goods, including, without limitation the costs of any
additional inspection, customs duties and transportation costs.
(e) If portions of the Goods are found not to conform to the foregoing warranties at any time within
eighteen (18) months following delivery to Buyer, or twelve (12) months from commencement of use in
Saudi Arabia, whichever is earlier, then Buyer may in accordance with Paragraph 4 Changes, notify
Vendor to perform or arrange to perform additional testing and inspection on the remainder of the Goods.
In such case, Vendor shall be entitled to no additional compensation for such testing and inspection if the
remainder of the Goods is also found not to conform to the foregoing warranties.
(f) If at any time prior to or within six (6) months following delivery to Buyer in Saudi Arabia, Buyer
determines that the Goods, or any portion of the Goods, are not strictly in conformance with the terms of
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this Order, Buyer may reject, refuse acceptance or revoke acceptance of any or all of the Goods or any
portion of the Goods and cancel the Order without any obligation to Vendor. In addition, Buyer may, at
any time, revoke its acceptance of the Goods should Buyer discover latent defects. All costs incurred by
Buyer as a result of such cancellation shall be for account of Vendor.
9. Protection against Certain Losses

Vendor shall not be liable to Buyer for loss of profits, crude oil or products derived there from due to any
cause whatsoever.
10. Inspection
Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Goods, test or witness Vendor's tests of the Goods, and
otherwise review Vendor's performance prior to delivery and acceptance of the Goods. Buyer shall
exercise such right at reasonable times and in a manner, which does not unreasonably interfere with
Vendor's operations. Buyer's exercise of such right (including any approval of Vendor's drawings or
approval of the Goods for shipment) or waiver of the same shall not relieve Vendor of any of its
obligations under the Order nor constitute acceptance of the Goods.
11. Packing and Delivery

If the Goods are not packed and marked in accordance with Saudi Aramco packing specifications and
marking instructions and must be repacked, remarked and redelivered, the cost will be borne by Vendor.
Goods supplied against a single line item, which consist of more than one component, may be assembled
or individually packed, but all components shall be delivered at the same time.
All shipments and deliveries shall be strictly in accordance with the requirements of this Order. Vendor
shall promptly notify Buyer, electronically, of any anticipated or actual delay, the reasons for the delay and
the actions being taken by the Vendor to overcome or minimize the delay. Such notification will in no way
relieve Vendor of its obligations under this Order.
12. Title and Risk of Loss

Risk of loss and title to the Goods shall pass to Buyer when delivered at the Delivery Point as noted in the
Order.
In the case of Port of Export Orders, Vendor and Buyer specifically agreed that:
- Title to the Goods will remain in Vendor until the Goods are actually delivered to Buyer at the port
of entry in Saudi Arabia where Vendor makes delivery of the Goods to Buyer; and
- Except as provided in Paragraph 13 Risk of Loss from Non-importability, Buyer assumes the risk
of loss or damage to the Goods from the time Vendor secures title from Vendor's supplier to the
extent only of Vendor's payment for or obligation to pay Vendor's supplier for purchase of the
Goods.
Accordingly, Buyer will not fail to make payment to Vendor and will not claim for refund from Vendor the
amounts of such payments or obligations referred to in the preceding sentence by reason of loss or
damage to the Goods after Vendor secures title and before Buyer secures title. Vendor will, in the case
of such loss or damage to the Goods assign all its rights against the carrier or other third party to Buyer.
13. Risk of Loss from Non-importability

Buyer and Vendor agree that Vendor shall reimburse Buyer for any loss (not to exceed the purchase
price of the Goods plus cost of transportation, including ocean freight or airfreight to Saudi Arabia) Buyer
may sustain in the event that the Goods delivered or to be delivered are not permitted by Saudi Arab
customs or other government authorities to be imported into Saudi Arabia in consequence of its laws or
administrative practices. The foregoing clause was adopted as a part of Buyer's Conditions of Purchase
prior to January 18, 1978.
14. Suspension or Cancellation for Buyer's Convenience
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Buyer may suspend performance of all or any part of this Order for its convenience by giving Vendor
electronic instruction specifying the part to be suspended and the effective date of such suspension.
Vendor shall suspend all activity on the suspended part of this Order on the effective date of suspension
and take all action necessary to preserve and protect material, work in progress, completed Goods and
related plans and drawings. Buyer shall reimburse Vendor, subject to audit, unavoidable costs incurred
as a direct result of such suspension (including costs incurred in preserving and protecting material, work
in progress, completed Goods and related plans and drawings), as well as any such costs of
reassembling personnel and equipment when performance is resumed.
Buyer may cancel all or any part of this Order for its convenience by giving Vendor notice electronically of
such cancellation. Vendor shall cease all activity on the canceled part of this Order on the effective date
of cancellation and take all action necessary to preserve and protect material, work in progress,
completed goods and related plans and drawings. Buyer shall pay Vendor, subject to audit, unavoidable
costs incurred as a direct result of such cancellation (including reasonable cancellation charges actually
paid by Vendor to its sub-suppliers and reasonable costs incurred in preserving and protecting material,
work in progress, completed Goods and related plans and drawings) plus a reasonable allowance for
profit on work performed to the date of cancellation. However, in no event shall the amounts payable to
Vendor for cancellation under this paragraph exceed the total purchase price of this Order, less payments
otherwise made to and amounts otherwise realized by Vendor through the sale transfer or other
disposition or use of material related to the canceled part of this Order and as further reduced by the
purchase price of any part of this Order not canceled.
15. Cancellation for Cause

If Vendor commits any substantial breach of this Order, including any fault or neglect on Vendor's part to
file and diligently attempt to obtain any license required to export the Goods by the country of origin of the
Goods, or Vendor becomes bankrupt, insolvent or unable to meet its financial obligations, Buyer may
cancel this Order without liability to Vendor, and without prejudice to Buyer's right to claim.
16. Force Majeure

"Force Majeure" means any act, event, cause or occurrence which is not within the reasonable control of
Buyer, Vendor or any of Vendor's suppliers and which renders either party unable to perform its
obligations. The parties agree that the failure of Vendor's electronic communications systems, including
Vendor's interface with the Saudi Aramco Supplier Collaboration Portal, as a result of a cyber-attack or
other electronic communications interruption, shall not be considered a Force Majeure event.
If a party is unable to perform any of its obligations as a result of force majeure, performance of such
obligations shall be excused during the period of force majeure. Such party shall immediately give notice
electronically to the other party of the date of inception of the force majeure condition and the extent to
which it will affect performance. After a period of force majeure, Buyer and Vendor may execute a
change to the Order reflecting a mutually agreeable adjustment in the delivery date. After thirty (30)
cumulative days of force majeure affecting Vendor's performance, Buyer may cancel this Order in whole
or in part, and Buyer shall have no liability to Vendor for costs or damages arising out of such
cancellation.
17. Terms of Payment

Buyer shall pay Vendor promptly after delivery of the Goods and either upon receipt and acceptance of
Vendor's signed invoice, or automatically, without invoice, for Vendors registered for Evaluated Receipt
Settlement, for applicable Order items.
Buyer shall only process invoices for:

(a) Imported and locally delivered Goods after Buyer's receipt of:
- Verification of delivery of the Goods at Buyer's delivery point as stated in this Order.
- "Inspection Disposition/Release" if required by this Order.
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(b) Port-of-Export Orders after receipt by Aramco Services Company (ASC) or Aramco Overseas
Company (AOC), or Aramco Asia Organization (AAO), of:
- Verification of Goods delivery at the Vendor's supplier's delivery point as stated in this Order.
- All documents required for customs clearance of the goods into Saudi Arabia.
(c) Port-of-Import Orders after receipt by Buyer of:
- All documents required for customs clearance of the goods into Saudi Arabia.
Any cash discount period offered by Vendor shall begin at the same time. Buyer shall charge Vendor the
additional costs of processing invoices received later than six (6) months after delivery of the Goods.
The purchase price shall be paid in the currency stated in the Order.
No payment of any kind shall be made to Saudi Arabian Vendors until Vendor has presented Buyer with
an interim certificate from the Saudi Arab General Authority for Zakat and Tax ("GZAT"), which confirms
that all applicable Zakat and company income tax obligations have been paid by Vendor through the
previous year or fiscal period. Vendor shall also present a final certificate from GZAT for the same year
or period within twelve (12) months of the end of such year or period.
18. Right of Offset

Upon written notice, any sum payable to Vendor by Buyer under this Order may be set off by Buyer
against any sum payable to Buyer by Vendor under this Order or any such other Orders or agreements
between Buyer and Vendor.
19. Saudi Aramco as Beneficiary

Vendor shall place Vendor's order with Vendor's supplier promptly following receipt and acceptance of
this Order.
As a consideration for placement of this Order with Vendor, Vendor agrees that Buyer shall have the right
to proceed against Vendor for any breach of warranty or proceed against Vendor's supplier for any such
breach. Therefore, Vendor agrees that it will include the following clause in all purchase orders for the
Goods placed on Vendor's supplier.
"Supplier and purchaser understand that purchaser is contracting with supplier for the purchase of goods
hereunder for ultimate sale to and use by the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) in Saudi
Arabia. Therefore, supplier agrees that, in any event, all rights of purchaser for any failure to meet
specifications or for any other breach of warranty provided by this purchase order shall run (once the
purchaser has sold such goods to Saudi Aramco) to the benefit of and be fully enforceable by Saudi
Aramco."
20. Taxes
Vendor shall be fully liable for and pay, without reimbursement from Buyer, any and all taxes, Zakat,
withholding taxes, levies, fines, penalties, assessments and fees of every kind and nature, or increases in
the foregoing arising out of this transaction or in connection with income earned by Vendor under the
Order. Vendor warrants that where applicable the purchase price is in accordance with government
pricing regulations.
Vendor's VAT obligations are solely the responsibility of Vendor and Buyer shall have no responsibility or
liability for any failure, inability or lack of compliance by Vendor of its VAT obligations.
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VALUE ADDED TAX

"VAT" shall mean value added tax or similar charge as may be imposed by Applicable KSA Law from time
to time.
"Applicable KSA Law" shall mean any published decree, law, regulations, ministerial resolution or order,
implementing regulations, statute, act, ordinance, directive (to the extent having the force of law), order,
treaty, code or rule, as enacted, issued or promulgated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or any
interpretation thereof, by a governmental entity having jurisdiction over the matter in question including
any amendment thereof.
Buyer and Vendor agree that should Applicable KSA Law require that VAT be imposed on amounts that
Vendor may invoice to (or otherwise charge to) Buyer, then Buyer shall pay such VAT. Such VAT shall
be included by Vendor in its invoices to Buyer and such VAT shall be separately identified in the invoices
so that the amount of VAT invoiced is expressly identified. Buyer has the right to require (i) clarification of
any VAT invoiced to (or otherwise charged to or claimed from) Buyer and (ii) further supporting
documentation for any VAT invoiced to (or otherwise charged to) Buyer including without limitation
customs documentation where VAT is applicable. If necessary or beneficial for VAT compliance
purposes, Buyer may require that Vendor (i) provide to Buyer separate VAT or tax invoices, (ii) further
break out, separate or identity amounts invoiced to Buyer or (iii) issue invoices to Buyer in a different form
or format.
Vendor will include its VAT registration number on all invoices submitted to Buyer. And if the Vendor fails
to do so, then without limit to any other right or remedy that Buyer may have under this Order or
applicable law, Buyer may reject the invoice. No payments will be made to Vendor until a proper invoice
with this information is submitted to Buyer.
Vendor will, in a timely manner, provide to Buyer valid and proper invoices (including without limitation
VAT or tax invoices) or other documentation evidencing VAT chargeable to Buyer or otherwise related to
VAT. Without limit to any other right or remedy that Buyer may have under this Order or applicable law,
Vendor acknowledges that if it fails to provide such valid and proper invoices or other documentation or
fails to do so in a timely manner, Buyer may withhold payments to Vendor until Buyer receives the valid or
proper invoice or other documentation.
If required by Applicable KSA Law, Vendor will register for VAT compliance purposes with the applicable
governmental authorities and will provide Buyer evidence of such registration. Without limit to any other
right or remedy that Buyer may have under this Order or applicable law, Vendor acknowledges that if it
fails to provide valid VAT registrations, Buyer may suspend or terminate this Order and may withhold
payments to Vendor.
Certain services, materials and other items supplied to Buyer may be subject to zero-rated VAT (i.e., a
VAT rate of zero) or be VAT exempt as provided by Applicable KSA Law. In this regard, if the services,
materials or other items are eligible for zero-rating for VAT or an exemption from VAT under the
Applicable KSA Law, Vendor shall use best efforts to (i) meet such zero-rating or exemption conditions
and (ii) qualify the services, materials or other item as zero-rated VAT or VAT exempt.
In the event Vendor has incurred or will incur costs and expenses, and where these costs and expenses
are or will be recharged to Buyer by Vendor as part of the purchase price of this Order, and:
i. there has been or will be VAT incurred by Vendor on the costs and expenses; and
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ii. the VAT incurred by Vendor is allowed for recovery or credit to Vendorby the relevant tax
authority(s),
the value of the recharges shall be calculated net of VAT.
The provisions of this paragraph 20 of section 5.0 CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE FOR ELECTRONIC
TRADING shall govern in the case of any conflict or discrepancy with the provisions of paragraph 4.13 of
section 4.0 SAUDI ARAMCO PURCHASE ORDERS of this Order.
Delinquent Taxes (Saudi Arabian Vendors only)

If Saudi Aramco is notified in writing by the Saudi Government to withhold any taxes (including, but not
limited to, company income taxes and the Zakat), fines or related obligations from any amounts due to
Vendor pursuant to this Purchase Order, Saudi Aramco shall withhold such amounts and Vendor hereby
agrees to release Saudi Aramco from and indemnify and hold Saudi Aramco harmless against any liability
of any nature whatsoever arising out of or by reason of such withholding. Saudi Aramco will notify
Vendor as soon as practicable upon receipt of any such notice. Should Saudi Aramco be requested to
pay any of Vendor's taxes, fines or related obligations, Vendor shall reimburse Saudi Aramco for any
payment so made, or alternatively, at Saudi Aramco's option, Saudi Aramco may set off any such sums it
has paid to the Saudi Government against any sums due to Vendor or which hereafter may become due
to Vendor under this Purchase Order or any other Agreement, Purchase Order or Contract which Vendor
may have with Saudi Aramco at any time. The provisions of this paragraph are continuing ones and their
continuing binding effect shall survive the completion or termination of this Purchase Order.
Payment of other Vendor Debts

If Saudi Aramco is ordered by any governmental authority in Saudi Arabia to pay any sum of money in
satisfaction of any debt or obligation in Saudi Arabia of Vendor any contractor or sub-contractor, or the
personnel of any of them, Saudi Aramco shall give Vendor written notice of its payment. Vendor shall
reimburse Saudi Aramco for the amount paid upon receipt of Saudi Aramco's billing and evidence of the
governmental order that required Saudi Aramco to make the payment.
21. Protection against Infringement

Vendor warrants that the Goods do not infringe any patent rights, copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets
owned or controlled by any third party, either in the country of manufacture or use. Vendor agrees to
defend, indemnify and hold harmless Buyer and its affiliated and related companies against any and all
liability, loss or expense arising out of a patent, copyright, trademark infringement or trade secret
misappropriation claim relating to the Goods.
22. Confidentiality of Information

Vendor shall safeguard, treat as confidential, and shall not divulge any of Buyer's Data to anyone other
than Vendor's suppliers and persons designated in writing by Buyer, so long as and to the extent that
such Buyer's Data do not become part of the public domain, do not correspond to information provided or
made known to Vendor on an unrestricted basis by a third party, or were not within Vendor's possession
at the time of disclosure.
Should Vendor or any of its suppliers want to publish or release any publicity or public relations material
of any kind concerning or relating to this Order or to Vendor's or its suppliers' activities in connection with
this Order, Vendor must first submit such material to Buyer for review. Vendor shall not publish or release
and shall ensure that its suppliers do not publish or release any such material without Buyer's prior written
approval.
Vendor shall not transmit, disclose, ship, export, or re-export either directly or indirectly Buyer's Data or
any direct product based on or resulting from (including but not limited to equipment, plant, process or
service) to any destination to which the transmission, disclosure, shipment, export or re-export of
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technical data is proscribed under the laws of the United States. Vendor shall obtain identical
undertakings from any person that is given access by Vendor to any of Buyer's Data.
23. Title to Technical Data

Buyer's Data shall remain Buyer's property and shall be returned upon Buyer's request. All designs,
drawings and calculations prepared by Vendor for Buyer shall become Buyer's property. All rights to any
invention, process, or technology developed for this Order shall become Buyer's property.
24. Conflict of Interest

(a) Vendor shall comply with the terms and conditions incorporated in Saudi Aramco's Supplier Code of
Conduct, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
(b) Vendor agrees not to engage, directly or indirectly, an employee of Saudi Aramco or his/her company
as subcontractor or a supplier in the performance of this Order.
(c) Except for customary promotional material and occasional business entertainment, limited in value in
any instance to the reasonable cost of a lunch or dinner, Vendor shall not give, directly or indirectly, any
money, personal services, credit or other thing of value to Buyer or any employee of Buyer or its affiliated
or related companies or to its agents or contractors, in order to influence the award of this Order, its
terms, performance, administration, extension or cancellation. Vendor, by acceptance of this Order,
confirms that to the best of its knowledge no such gifts have been made, that it will use its best efforts to
ensure that none is made, and that it will inform Buyer at once should it learn that any such gift has been
made.
Any violation of these provisions shall constitute a material breach of this Order which, without prejudice
to Buyer's right to enforce any other remedy provided by law, will empower Buyer to cancel this Order and
claim damages including, but not limited to, increased costs incurred by Buyer as a result of such breach.
(d) Vendor hereby acknowledges and understands that Saudi Aramco considers it to be a conflict of
interest and an improper business practice for current or former Saudi Aramco employees to utilize any
confidential business or proprietary information gained while in Saudi Aramco's service to influence Saudi
Aramco's existing or proposed commercial transactions or to gain undue commercial advantage for
themselves or any third party in a potential or actual business relationship with Saudi Aramco after
leaving Saudi Aramco's employment.
Vendor shall disclose to Saudi Aramco, in writing, any potential conflicts of interest of current or former
employees of Saudi Aramco, as stated above, prior to, or concurrently with, the submission of any bid.
Examples of potential conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Obtaining or receiving Saudi Aramco's confidential or proprietary information from a current or
former Saudi Aramco employee other than as provided by Saudi Aramco as part of the bid
process.
- Providing any gifts or services (e.g., home repairs, low or no interest loans, etc.) to a current or
former Saudi Aramco employee for supplying Vendor with Saudi Aramco's confidential or
proprietary information.
Vendor further acknowledges and accepts that Saudi Aramco may, in its sole discretion, disqualify
Vendor based upon potential conflicts of interest or immediately terminate the Order upon discovering
Vendor had been awarded the Order, but had not disclosed a potential conflict of interest.
25. Buyer's Indemnity

Subject to the exclusions in the following sentence, Vendor shall defend, indemnify, and hold Buyer
harmless from any and all claims, losses, expenses and damages arising from or relating to the injury to
or death of any person and the damage to or loss of any property resulting from any and all acts or
omissions of Vendor, its personnel or its agents. However, unless caused by the willful misconduct of
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Vendor, its personnel, or its agents, Vendor's liability for loss of or damage to Buyer's property shall not
exceed U.S. dollars $10,000 per occurrence for Buyer's property in Vendor's care, custody and control,
and Vendor shall only be liable for loss of or damage to other Buyer property or to the extent that such
damage or loss is within the scope or limits of insurance policies or contractual indemnities available to
Vendor.
26. Audit Rights

Vendor shall maintain, and shall ensure that its suppliers maintain, records according to such accounting
procedures and practices as are sufficient to accurately and properly reflect costs additional to the agreed
Order price incurred by Vendor and invoiced to Buyer under this Order. Buyer or any firm of auditors
appointed by Buyer shall have access to all such records for the purpose of auditing and verifying costs
or for any other reasonable purpose, and shall have the right to reproduce any such records.
Vendor shall preserve and make available, and shall ensure that suppliers preserve and make available
all such records for two (2) years after completion or termination of this Order, unless any such records
are or may be required to resolve any claim, arbitration, or any legal proceeding pursuant to this Order, in
which case the period of retention and the rights of access and examination described in this paragraph
shall continue until final disposition of such claim or arbitration.
27. Continuing Obligations

The provisions and obligations of paragraphs 9, 20, 21, 22 23, 24 and 25 are continuing ones and their
continuing binding effect shall survive the completion or cancellation of this Order.
28. Recall Program

The Vendor shall promptly notify Saudi Aramco – Supplier Relation (Supplier Solutions Center:
ssc@aramco.com and Helpdesk 013-874 2222) in writing of any recall programs declared by the
manufacturer with regard to the Goods delivered to Saudi Aramco in accordance with this Purchase
Order. The Vendor shall arrange to repair or replace the Goods according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations without additional cost to Saudi Aramco.
29. Vendor Technical Alerts

Vendor shall immediately alert Saudi Aramco of any proactive actions needed to be taken by Saudi
Aramco that have a significant impact on Health, Safety, Security, or Environment (HSSE) in connection
with its manufactured product(s) that have the potential to impact health, safety, security or environment
in accordance with Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-206 "Instructions for Establishing and
Maintaining Corporate Technical Alert". Any such alert shall be referred to as a "Vendor Technical Alert".
Vendor shall issue its Vendor Technical Alerts to vendortechnicalalerts@aramco.com.
30. Cybersecurity Requirements

Vendor shall obtain a Cybersecurity Compliance Certificate (CCC) from Saudi Aramco authorized audit
firms in accordance to the third-party classification set forth in SACS-002 Third Party Cybersecurity
Standard. Vendor shall submit the CCC to Saudi Aramco through the Saudi Aramco e-Marketplace
system. Vendor shall renew the CCC every two (2) years.
If Vendor discovers a Cybersecurity Incident that relate to Saudi Aramco Assets or Vendor systems that
interact at any time with Saudi Aramco Assets, Vendor shall notify Saudi Aramco within twenty four (24)
hours of discovering the Cybersecurity Incident, and shall follow the Cybersecurity Incident Response
Instructions set forth in Appendix A to the SACS-002 Third Party Cybersecurity Standard.
Saudi Aramco reserves the right, exercisable at its sole discretion, to revoke the access of Vendor or any
of its individual personnel or agents to any Saudi Aramco Assets and disable the connections of Vendor's
systems to Saudi Aramco's systems. Such action shall be in addition to and not in substitution of any
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right available to Saudi Aramco under this Purchase Agreement/Purchase Order or at law and shall not
relieve Vendor of any obligation to perform under this Purchase Agreement/Purchase Order.
31. Export Control and Economic Sanctions Requirements

(a) In this section, the capitalized terms below shall have the corresponding meanings ascribed:
“Applicable Export Control Laws and Regulations” means all export control laws, regulations, orders,
directives, designations, licenses, or decisions imposed by the United States, the European Union
(including its Member States), the United Kingdom, or any other country with jurisdiction over any
activities conducted pursuant to the Purchase Order or Purchase Agreement, as applicable,
including, without limitation: the U.S. Export Control Reform Act of 2018, the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations, the U.S. Arms Export Control Act, the U.S. International Traffic in Arms
Regulations, export controls administered by the U.S. Department of Energy or Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Council Regulation (EC) 428/2009, Council Regulation (EC) No. 1236/2005, and
Regulation (EU) 258/2012, the UK Export Control Order 2008, and the military export controls
measures of the of the European Union and its Member States or the United Kingdom.
“Applicable Economic Sanctions Laws and Regulations” means any applicable statutes, rules,
regulations, orders, ordinances, codes, directives or other laws administered by an agency of the
U.S. government, or by a non-U.S. government (except to the extent inconsistent with U.S. law),
related to economic sanctions, including, without limitation, regulations and restrictions administered
by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) (31 C.F.R. Part
500 et seq.); Executive Orders of the President of the United States regarding restrictions on trade
with designated countries and persons; secondary sanctions and related punitive measures
administered by the U.S. Departments of State and Treasury; European Union (“EU”) or United
Kingdom (“UK”) economic and financial sanctions imposed pursuant to EU or UK regulations and/or
policy decisions; and any other restrictive measures imposed pursuant to sanctions regulations, laws
and decisions of EU Member States, UK and other countries with jurisdiction over any activities
conducted pursuant to the Purchase Order or Purchase Agreement, as applicable.
“Export Controlled Items” means any goods, software, technical data, or technology the export,
reexport, or transfer of which are subject to prohibitions or licensing requirements under Applicable
Export Control Laws, including, without limitation: goods, software, technology, and technical data
identified on the U.S. Munitions List, the U.S. Commerce Control List, and lists of military and dual-
use items subject to the export controls of the EU and its Member States.
“Restricted Party” means any entity or individual that is the subject or target of sanctions or trade
restrictions under Applicable Economic Sanctions Laws and Regulations or Applicable Export Control
Laws and Regulations, including: (a) any person listed on any U.S. or non-U.S. sanctions- or export-
related restricted or prohibited party list, including OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and
Blocked Persons List, OFAC’s Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List, the U.S. Department of
Commerce’s Denied Persons, Unverified, Entity, and Military End User Lists, and the EU
Consolidated List; (b) any person organized under the Laws of or located or resident in a Sanctioned
Country, or that is part of or owned or controlled by the government of a Sanctioned Country; or (c)
any person that is, in the aggregate, 50 percent or more owned, directly or indirectly, or otherwise
controlled by a person or persons described in clause (a), or that is otherwise the target of asset-
blocking sanctions imposed by any U.S., EU, or UK governmental entity.
“Sanctioned Country” means a country or territory subject to comprehensive geographic blocking or

asset-freeze sanctions, a trade embargo, or whose government is subject to comprehensive blocking
or asset-freeze sanctions under Applicable Economic Sanctions Laws and Regulations.
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(b) In performing under the Purchase Order or Purchase Agreement, as applicable, Vendor shall
comply with Applicable Export Control Laws and Regulations (including, but not limited to, any
related end-use or end-user restrictions) and Applicable Economic Sanctions Laws and
Regulations.
(c) Vendor shall not, without Saudi Aramco’s prior notification and written consent, furnish to Saudi
Aramco any Export Controlled Items.
(d) In the event that Saudi Aramco provides written consent to receive Export Controlled Items from the
Vendor, the Vendor, prior to furnishing any Export Controlled Items to Saudi Aramco, shall:
i. Inform Saudi Aramco in writing of the export control jurisdiction and classification of the Export
Controlled Items to be furnished, and, when in written or tangible form, prominently mark the
Items to be furnished as Export Controlled, with notations indicating the export classification
number or rating (such as the Export Control Classification Number (“ECCN”) if the Items are
controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations);
ii. Obtain any required government licenses or other authorizations necessary to furnish the
Export Controlled Items to Saudi Aramco; and
iii. Inform Saudi Aramco of any conditions or provisos associated with any related export license
or other authorization.
(e) Vendor shall regularly screen and ensure that neither the Vendor itself or any sub-supplier,
subcontractor, or member of Vendor personnel is a Restricted Party or otherwise subject to
sanctions under Applicable Economic Sanctions Laws and Regulations. Vendor shall immediately
notify Saudi Aramco if it becomes a Restricted Party. Vendor shall regularly screen and ensure that
WORK shall not directly or indirectly involve a Restricted Party or Sanctioned Country, and shall
immediately cease any WORK and inform Saudi Aramco of same prior to the direct or indirect
involvement of any such Restricted Party or Sanctioned Country.
(f) Vendor shall also ensure that all sub-suppliers, subcontractors, and all Vendor personnel comply
with all Applicable Export Control Laws and Regulations, and Applicable Economic Sanctions Laws
and Regulations.
Vendor shall not engage in any dealings or transactions with or for the benefit of any Restricted
Party, any Sanctioned Country, or supply any goods of Sanctioned Country origin or in which any
Restricted Party holds title or other property interest, that would reasonably expose Saudi Aramco
to a risk of liability, penalties, or other adverse consequences under Applicable Export Control Laws
and Regulations, and Applicable Economic Sanctions Laws and Regulations.
(g) Vendor agrees to obtain a written undertaking identical in terms to the foregoing from any sub-
supplier or subcontractor performing services or providing Goods under the applicable Purchase
Order or Purchase Agreement.
32. Saudi Aramco Identity Rights

Vendor may only use the Aramco name, logo, and brand assets in accordance with Saudi Aramco’s
brand guidelines and standards of usage. Vendor shall direct any questions regarding such use to the
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Saudi Aramco Corporate Communications Department (CCD)/ Corporate Identity Unit (CIU) by sending
an email to the following address (CorporateIdentityReviewers@exchange.aramco.com.sa), and shall
comply with the directions from such Saudi Aramco entities. Before making use of the Aramco name,
logo, and/or brand assets, Vendor must first submit any such material to the Saudi Aramco CCD/CIU for
review. Vendor shall not, nor shall it allow the publishing or release of any such material without Saudi
Aramco CCD/CIU’s prior written approval. Saudi Aramco CCD/CIU will respond within ten (10) days of
receipt of a request from Vendor to review such material. A lack of a positive response from Saudi
Aramco CCD/CIU to such request shall be deemed as a denial of such request until such time that written
approval, if any, is granted. Vendor acknowledges that Saudi Aramco is the owner of the Aramco name,
logo, and brand assets, and further agrees that Vendor will acquire no ownership rights in the name, logo,
and brand assets. Furthermore, if any rights are acquired by Vendor or its affiliates in or in relation to the
Aramco name, logo, or brand, Vendor shall and hereby does assign such rights to Saudi Aramco.
Permission to use the name and logo can be revoked at the sole discretion of Saudi Aramco.
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Saudi Arabian Oil Company

1.0 ELECTRONIC REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Requirement for Supplier Portal Connectivity

Development of Saudi Manufacturers

2.0 ELECTRONIC RFP FOR LOCAL DELIVERY ORDER

Missing and Conflicting Item Information

- Inland and ocean or air freight,

Firm Pricing Through Delivery

Vendor shall state any order quantity restrictions.

Part Number Revision/Obsolescence

Non-Material Requirements (Drawings, etc.); Item Material Number NMR 601/602/603

Spare Parts Data Requirements

Installation, Testing, Programming or Training Services

Incidental Visits to Saudi Arabia

Only use alternatives below in exceptional circumstances described.

VTC (Vendor Truck Delivery to Customer)

VTD (Vendor Truck Delivery to 3PL Distribution Hub)

SAT (Saudi Aramco Transportation)

Packing and Labeling

Saudi Aramco Carriers

A current listing of all Saudi Aramco carriers can be requested from:

FAA Traceability - Aviation Parts and Equipment

Shipping and Licensing Requirements

Computer Software License

SASO Certificates of Conformity

2.6 BID DOCUMENT

Buyer Right to Reject Bid

4.0 SAUDI ARAMCO PURCHASE ORDERS

Supplier Network Collaboration System (SNC)

Supplier Code of Conduct

4.2 ORDER CONFIRMATION

Missing and conflicting Item Information

For VTC, VTD, SAC, SAT and Pick-up Delivery Terms

For POA and POE Delivery Terms

Incorrect Price or Currency

Supply Repair Price or Estimate (Repair Orders Only)

Order Delivery Date

Changing Order Item requirements (During or after Confirmation)

Delivery Date or Quantity Change

Article Substitutions and Part Number Update

4.5 DELIVERY TERMS

SAC (Saudi Aramco Carrier)

Packing List and ASN are required.

VTC (Vendor Truck Delivery to Customer)

SAT (Saudi Aramco Transportation)

Pick-up (Customer Collection)

POE (Port-of-Export - Sea Freight)

POA (Port-of-Export - Air Freight)

Additionally for POA & POE

Aramco Services Company (ASC)

Far East, Asia and Oceania (excluding People's Republic of China)

People's Republic of China

4.6 REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS GOODS

4.7 INSPECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS (Except Inspectable

verification by Vendor's or Vendor's supplier's internal inspection. Vendor or Vendor's supplier

Vendor shall audit their suppliers according to a published audit schedule.

Vendor's Order to Vendor's Supplier

Far East, Asia and Oceania (excluding People's Republic of China)

People's Republic of China

Additional requirements applicable to Saudi Arabian Manufacturers only