Supplier quote requests (RFQs)

A request for quote (RFQ) asks one or more suppliers to price a list of items before you commit. It is the sourcing step that comes before raising a purchase order.

Create an RFQ

1. Go to Suppliers → Quote Requests and click New request.
2. Add the items and quantities you want priced.
3. Select one or more suppliers to send it to.
4. Add any notes — required delivery date, packaging, or specs.
5. Send it to each supplier’s contact.

Record and compare responses

As suppliers reply, enter their quoted unit costs against each line. Fiddle lets you compare quotes side by side so you can pick the best option per item.

Step	Outcome
Send RFQ	Suppliers receive the item list
Enter quotes	Prices captured per supplier per line
Compare	Best price highlighted for each item
Award	Convert the chosen quote into a PO

Sending the same RFQ to several suppliers makes it easy to see who is most competitive before any money is committed.

Turn a quote into a PO

Once you award a quote, convert it directly into a purchase order. The line items and agreed prices carry over, and you can optionally save those prices to the supplier’s price list for next time.

Next steps

After awarding, create and send the purchase order.