πŸ“„Request for Quotes

The Request for Quotes (RFQ) section is the primary workspace for suppliers to view and respond to purchasing requests from the company.

🏠 1. Default Landing Page

When a supplier logs into their portal, they are automatically directed to the:

➑ Request for Quotes page This is also accessible anytime from the sidebar under the Request for Quotes menu item.


βœ… 2. RFQ Visibility

Suppliers only see:

  • Active RFQs (those currently open for quotation)

  • RFQs specifically assigned to their company

Expired, closed, or awarded RFQs are not shown in this section.


πŸ“ 3. Applying for a Quotation

For each active RFQ:

  • The supplier can submit a quotation only once.

  • After submitting, the RFQ will no longer allow another application from the same supplier.

  • Submitted quotations are tracked separately in the Quotations section (if available in the portal).

An RFQ consists of:

  • Requested products

  • Quantity requirements

  • Validity period (Start/End date)

  • Any additional notes or terms

Suppliers must provide:

  • Unit price

  • Delivery terms

  • Payment terms

  • Validity date

  • Notes (if any)

Once submitted, the quotation is stored for review by the purchasing team.


πŸ”’ 4. No Multiple Submissions

Each supplier is limited to one quotation per RFQ. After submitting their quote:

  • The RFQ is marked as β€œResponded” (or hidden)

  • They cannot resubmit or modify their offer


🎯 Summary

Feature
Description

Default Page

Request for Quotes

Menu Location

Sidebar β†’ Request for Quotes

RFQs Shown

Only Active RFQs assigned to the supplier

Submission Limit

One quotation per RFQ

Visibility After Submission

Supplier cannot apply again

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