Sourcing desk

RFQs & Quotation Comparison

Invite suppliers, manage quote deadlines, collect structured responses, compare offers side-by-side, and preserve the evidence behind every award decision.

AWRA keeps sourcing work out of scattered inboxes. Procurement teams can see who was invited, who responded, what each supplier offered, why a vendor was selected, and which evidence supported the decision.

Supplier response board

RFQ status by vendor

Deadline aware

Invited

12

Suppliers selected

Responded

7

Quotes received

Shortlist

3

Ready for award

AWRA quotation comparison workspace
RFQ management

RFQs turn an approved need into a controlled supplier conversation.

AWRA RFQs are designed to keep supplier invitations, deadlines, response expectations, attachments, item details, and clarification history in one place. Buyers can invite the right vendors, monitor response progress, and prevent sourcing decisions from being rebuilt from email memory.

Create RFQ

Start from an approved request, reorder signal, or buyer-created sourcing need.

Invite suppliers

Choose approved vendors, define response rules, and keep invitation history visible.

Manage deadlines

Track due dates, late responses, reminders, extensions, and close windows.

Clarify requirements

Keep supplier questions, buyer answers, and attachments connected to the RFQ.

AWRA RFQ creation and supplier invitation screen Vendor RFQ response and supplier dashboard screen
Quotation comparison

Compare supplier offers by more than price.

Good sourcing decisions look at the full offer: unit price, total cost, delivery lead time, tax, warranty, payment terms, attachments, quote validity, compliance notes, prior supplier reliability, and whether the quote fully satisfies the request.

AWRA helps buyers normalize responses so a quote can be reviewed line by line before award. The result is cleaner supplier selection, stronger approval evidence, and fewer surprises when purchase orders and receiving begin.

Decision factor
Vendor A
Vendor B
Vendor C
Unit price
KES 4,200
KES 4,050
KES 4,410
Lead time
5 days
9 days
4 days
Quote completeness
Complete
Missing warranty
Complete
Reliability signal
Strong
Moderate
Strong
Award readiness
Recommended
Review terms
Backup option
Award decisions

Award decisions need a reason, an owner, and a record.

Procurement awards can be sensitive. The winning supplier may not always be the lowest price. AWRA helps teams document why a supplier was selected, what tradeoff was accepted, which reviewer approved the decision, and what evidence supports the award.

Award by item, supplier, quote, or procurement scenario.

Capture decision notes before purchase order creation.

Escalate high-value or unusual awards for approval.

Preserve quote evidence for finance and audit review.

Strategic sourcing award decision screen
Quote evidence

Keep supplier proof attached to the sourcing decision.

Quote evidence includes supplier documents, response timestamps, terms, attachments, buyer clarifications, comparison notes, award justification, and approval history. AWRA keeps this material close to the RFQ so procurement, finance, and leadership can understand the decision later.

Supplier response files

Upload quotes, certificates, product sheets, warranty notes, and commercial terms.

Comparison notes

Record why one supplier was stronger on price, lead time, quality, availability, or risk.

Award approval trail

Preserve who reviewed, who approved, what changed, and when the award moved forward.

PO handoff context

Carry the selected quote and supporting evidence into purchase order preparation.

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