📄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:
➡ Request for Quotes page
This is also accessible anytime from the sidebar under the Request for Quotes menu item.
✅ 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.
📝 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:
Validity period (Start/End date)
Any additional notes or terms
Suppliers must provide:
Once submitted, the quotation is stored for review by the purchasing team.
🔒 4. No Multiple Submissions
Each supplier is limited to one quotation per RFQ.
After submitting their quote:
The RFQ is marked as “Responded” (or hidden)
They cannot resubmit or modify their offer
Sidebar → Request for Quotes
Only Active RFQs assigned to the supplier
Visibility After Submission
Supplier cannot apply again
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