Ask suppliers for their best price
Send the same request to more than one supplier, and keep a record.
- One request, many suppliers
- A request register
- Replies go in as quotations
What is inside
Compare before you commit
A request for quotation goes out before an order.
Request for quotation
List the items and quantities you want priced.
More than one supplier
Ask every supplier you trust.
From a requisition
Start from a request your store made.
A register
Read every request you have sent.
Attachments
Attach drawings or terms.
Replies recorded
Enter each reply as a supplier quotation.
How it works
A request in three steps
Before the order, not after.
- 1
List what you need
Add items and quantities, or start from a requisition.
- 2
Choose suppliers
Pick the suppliers you want to ask.
- 3
Record the replies
Enter what each supplier quotes.
A sample request
One request, three suppliers
The same items go to each supplier.
Request
The items and quantities.
Suppliers
Who you asked.
Register
Every request, by date.
| Supplier | Items asked for |
|---|---|
| Supplier A | 3 |
| Supplier B | 3 |
| Supplier C | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
Sample figures, not a real company. Items asked for each supplier.
Common questions
Questions about quotation requests
Short answers.
Can I ask several suppliers at once?
Yes. A request can go to more than one supplier.
Where do the replies go?
They are recorded as supplier quotations.
Do I need a requisition first?
No. You can start a request directly.
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