Open Web Services - Send Requests

Send RFQs to Suppliers

All buyer services are free! One of our most popular features is our RFQ capability, which lets you send an electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) to an unlimited number of suppliers. With our search capability, you can narrow the list of eligible suppliers to just those that meet your requirements and can ship to your location.

You can review all of the quotes received from interested suppliers, and then select a winning quote. As you evaluate your multiple options, you can use the free online tools to ask more questions of the suppliers and store all message exchanges in your personal buyer account.

The exchange is free for buyers, and suppliers can also participate for free. Suppliers also have the option to purchase additional services.

Getting Started

If you are already a member, go ahead and sign in above - you can then go to your Control Panel to search and send requests.

Otherwise, just search the business categories on the left for products and services. After you have found a list of suitable providers, you will be given an opportunity to create and send RFQs.

Resources

What is an RFQ?

RFQ is an acronym for request for quote, a business term referring to a request for bids on a specific product or service. Also known as an RFP (request for proposal). An RFQ typically asks for more than a price, including: basic corporate information, financial information and documents, and corporate history. The bidder returns a bid or proposal by a set date and time known as a bid opening. The proposals are used to evaluate a bidder's suitability as an institutional partner.