Which quote fields need normalisation?
Build one response table with the RFQ requirement in the first column and each supplier response beside it. Do not convert a blank response into an inclusion.
| Area | Supplier A | Supplier B |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Configuration and quantity | Configuration and quantity |
| Testing | Included or qualified | Included or qualified |
| Delivery | Point and date | Point and date |
| Documents | Drawings and manuals | Drawings and manuals |
| Exceptions | Source and effect | Source and effect |
How should a difference be treated?
Record the supplier source, the affected requirement, the comparison effect and the approved treatment. A buyer may ask for clarification rather than applying an invented adjustment.
- Same specification
- Same supply boundary
- Same delivery basis
- Same testing scope
- Same validity treatment
What is the final quote review?
The technical reviewer checks compliance and interfaces. The commercial reviewer checks currency, validity, delivery and approved adjustments.
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
What should a electrical quote comparison include?
It should record requirement, supplier response, evidence, qualification, adjustment and reviewer status.
Who reviews a electrical quote comparison?
Procurement coordinates the comparison, with technical, estimating and commercial reviewers approving the relevant rows.
Does this page create project quantities?
No. Use the issued drawings, schedules and specifications. The estimator reviews and approves the project basis.
Primary sources
- MasterFormat 2026Construction Specifications Institute
- NFPA 70, National Electrical CodeNational Fire Protection Association
- ANSI/TIA-942 Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data CentersTelecommunications Industry Association
- Tier Standard: TopologyUptime Institute