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Understand the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process in procurement. Learn how to use RFQs to gather detailed pricing and service information from suppliers, ensuring competitive bids and informed decision-making in sourcing

Bid evaluation models

Bid evaluation models

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 13 April 2025
  • Tactical procurement
Introduction Preparing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and its evaluation approach is a pivotal step in the sourcing process. The way buyers evaluate supplier offers (Step 5 of the sourcing process) can...
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Case Study: Preparing RFQ Documents in the Sourcing Process

Case Study: Preparing RFQ Documents in the Sourcing Process

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 12 April 2025
  • Cases
Background In the sourcing process, the preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents is a step that directly influences the success of procurement activities. A RFQ is a formal document that invites...
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A buyer writing a Service description to a RFQ

RFQ and Service description are a strong pair.

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 19 September 2024
  • Tactical procurement
A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a critical document used by companies to solicit quotes from potential suppliers or vendors for the procurement of goods and services. One of the most important...
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a professional buyer can help you understanding Request for Quotations

Request for Quotations explained

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 1 August 2024
  • Tactical procurement
As a professional buyer, mastering the tools of the trade is essential for success. Among these tools are Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Each...
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Team of stakeholders discussing a Statement of Work

Statement of Work and Request For Quotation.

  • Fredrik Axelsson
  • 20 July 2024
  • Tactical procurement
A Statement of Work and a RFQ are closely related as they both provide critical information necessary for vendors or contractors to bid on projects accurately.
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