Supply chain

Procurement with integrity

IMS sources equipment, services, and consumables through transparent processes that prioritise safety, compliance, and value for our clients.

ProcessHow to work with IMSRegister interest

We qualify suppliers on technical capability, financial health, HSE performance, and alignment with our ethics standards. Local content is encouraged where quality and safety standards are met.

Purchase orders are issued against agreed scope and schedules. Invoices are processed in line with contract terms; disputes are handled professionally and documented.

IMS · West Africa

Supplier partnership model

How IMS builds long-term supplier performance

Supplier performance continues after award. IMS aligns forecasts, delivery windows, quality documentation, HSE requirements, invoice references, and escalation routes at the outset, then monitors fulfilment against the commercial commitment. Clear records protect both the project and responsible suppliers.

  • 01Expectation clarity
  • 02Joint problem solving
  • 03Performance development

Process

How to work with IMS

  1. 1

    Registration

    Submit company profile, legal registration, tax certificates, and insurance evidence.

  2. 2

    HSE & references

    Provide TRIFR/LTIF where applicable, training matrices, and references from comparable scopes.

  3. 3

    Technical review

    Category managers review technical fit, capacity, and mobilisation timelines.

  4. 4

    Award

    PO issued with terms, KPIs, and reporting requirements.

  5. 5

    Performance

    Ongoing evaluation; corrective plans when performance deviates from agreed standards.

Minimum

Valid business registration, insurance, and compliance with host-country labour law.

HSE

Documented safety programmes and incident reporting compatible with IMS systems.

Ethics

Zero tolerance for bribery, facilitation payments, or conflicts of interest.

Commercial principles

How we protect fairness and continuity

Scope clarity

Requirements, deliverables, and acceptance criteria are defined before award to avoid ambiguity.

Contract discipline

Commercial terms, lead times, and change handling are governed by documented approval paths.

Performance continuity

Critical suppliers are monitored for reliability, with contingency options for high-risk categories.

Supplier partnership model

How IMS builds long-term supplier performance

Expectation clarity

Quality, HSE, delivery, and reporting expectations are shared early to prevent execution drift.

Joint problem solving

Supply constraints and field issues are handled collaboratively with practical recovery plans.

Performance development

Suppliers demonstrating consistent delivery are prioritised for repeat opportunities and broader scope.

Register interest

Supplier enquiries

Send your company profile and category of supply. Our procurement team will respond with next steps.