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Solutions/B2B Marketplace/RFQ & Quotation Management

RFQ & Quotation Management

Request for quotation workflows, bid management, negotiation tools, and quote comparison for B2B procurement.

How do B2B marketplaces handle RFQ processes?

RFQ systems allow buyers to submit detailed requirements, route them to qualified suppliers, manage bid collection with deadlines, facilitate negotiation, enable quote comparison, and convert winning quotes to orders. Features include templates, specification attachments, sealed bidding options, negotiation workflows, and integration with procurement systems.

RFQ Creation

Submitting procurement requests:

Request Types: - Standard RFQ - Reverse auction - Sealed bid - Multi-round negotiation - Framework agreements - Emergency procurement

Request Details: - Product specifications - Quantity requirements - Delivery locations - Timeline expectations - Quality standards - Terms and conditions

Attachments: - Specification documents - Drawings and designs - Compliance requirements - Reference samples - Previous quotes

Supplier Routing

Getting RFQs to right suppliers:

Routing Logic: - Category matching - Capability assessment - Location proximity - Certification requirements - Past performance - Relationship status

Invitation Management: - Supplier selection - Bulk invitations - Reminder scheduling - Response tracking - Withdrawal handling

Supplier Discovery: - Recommended suppliers - New supplier search - Supplier comparison - Prequalification check

Bid Management

Collecting and managing responses:

Bid Submission: - Online quote entry - Document upload - Partial quotes - Alternative offers - Validity periods - Terms specification

Bid Controls: - Submission deadlines - Extension handling - Revision limits - Sealed bid opening - Late bid policies

Bid Tracking: - Response status - Pending follow-ups - Comparison views - Historical bids

Negotiation Tools

Facilitating price and terms negotiation:

Negotiation Modes: - Counter-offer workflow - Multi-round bidding - Best and final offer - Auction-style - Direct negotiation

Communication: - Messaging within RFQ - Clarification requests - Document sharing - Meeting scheduling - Audit trail

Negotiation Analytics: - Price movement - Supplier responsiveness - Historical patterns - Market benchmarks

Quote Comparison

Evaluating supplier responses:

Comparison Views: - Side-by-side comparison - Weighted scoring - Total cost analysis - Specification compliance - Risk assessment

Evaluation Criteria: - Price competitiveness - Quality ratings - Delivery capability - Payment terms - Value-added services

Decision Support: - Recommendation engine - Historical performance - Reference checks - Compliance verification

Order Conversion

From winning quote to order:

Conversion Process: - Winner selection - PO generation - Terms confirmation - Acknowledgment workflow - Contract creation

Post-Award: - Loser notification - Feedback collection - Performance setup - Schedule confirmation - Document archival

Integration: - ERP order creation - Inventory reservation - Payment initiation - Logistics booking

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How Boolean & Beyond helps

Based in Bangalore, we build B2B marketplace platforms for distributors, manufacturers, and enterprise procurement teams across India.

B2B Commerce Expertise

We understand B2B buying cycles, RFQ processes, credit management, and the relationship-driven nature of wholesale commerce.

Integration Experience

Deep experience integrating with Indian ERPs (Tally), SAP, Oracle, and other enterprise systems for seamless data flow.

AI-First Approach

We build intelligence into the platform from the start—for smarter procurement, supplier matching, and decision support.

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Registered Office

Boolean and Beyond

825/90, 13th Cross, 3rd Main

Mahalaxmi Layout, Bengaluru - 560086

Operational Office

590, Diwan Bahadur Rd

Near Savitha Hall, R.S. Puram

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641002

Boolean and Beyond

Building AI-enabled products for startups and businesses. From MVPs to production-ready applications.

Company

  • About
  • Services
  • Solutions
  • Industry Guides
  • Work
  • Insights
  • Careers
  • Contact

Services

  • Product Engineering with AI
  • MVP & Early Product Development
  • Generative AI & Agent Systems
  • AI Integration for Existing Products
  • Technology Modernisation & Migration
  • Data Engineering & AI Infrastructure

Resources

  • AI Cost Calculator
  • AI Readiness Assessment
  • AI-Augmented Development
  • Download AI Checklist

Comparisons

  • AI-First vs AI-Augmented
  • Build vs Buy AI
  • RAG vs Fine-Tuning
  • HLS vs DASH Streaming
  • Single vs Multi-Agent
  • PSD2 & SCA Compliance

Legal

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

Contact

contact@booleanbeyond.com+91 9952361618

© 2026 Blandcode Labs pvt ltd. All rights reserved.

Bangalore, India