Purpose

This publication contains requirements, which, if applied appropriately, provide confidence in the Supplier’s capability to deliver products that conform to Acquirer contract requirements.

Applicability

This publication is primarily intended for use in a contract between two or more parties.

When referenced in a contract, this publication shall apply to all of the processes necessary for the Supplier to fulfil the contractual requirements.

This publication may also be used internally by a Supplier or a potential Supplier to cover the Quality aspects of the Management System (MS).

Where identified by the Acquirer other appropriate standards can be used in conjunction with this publication to identify MS process requirements.

If inconsistencies exist between the contract requirements and this publication, the contract requirements shall prevail.