The quality of a quote depends on the quality of the request. A vague enquiry leads to clarifying questions, delays and sometimes the wrong product. A complete request lets a sourcing team start work immediately.

The essentials

• Product or equipment name
• Manufacturer or brand
• Model number
• OEM or part number
• Required quantity
• Delivery location and required date

Helpful extras

• Technical datasheet or drawing
• Photographs of the item and its nameplate
• Operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, voltage or flow
• Material or standard requirements
• Required documentation, for example certificates or test reports

Be clear about priorities

Tell the sourcing team what matters most. Is the requirement urgent? Must the item be a specific brand, or is a suitable equivalent acceptable? Is price or lead time the main factor? These answers change how the options are compared.

Send a full list at once

If you need several items, send them in a single equipment list or spreadsheet. This makes it easier to compare options, consolidate shipments and sometimes reduce overall cost and freight.

Our Request a Quote form accepts datasheets, images and equipment lists, so you can attach everything in one submission.

Need help sourcing a specific product? Send us your part number, brand, specification or datasheet and our sourcing team will review your request.