Give technical, purchasing and logistics teams a common brief. Start with what is known and mark unconfirmed details for discussion.
Agree what a passing material looks like.
Specification
Product and physical form; total or available assay; impurity limits; size or fineness; reactivity test and conditions.
Evidence
Ask for the offered specification, relevant COA and SDS. Identify the sample or batch, date, method and acceptance limits.
Trial
Define the evaluation quantity, receiving site, tests and approval criteria. Sample availability, cost and timing are agreed separately.
Compare offers on the same delivery basis.
| RFQ detail | What to include |
|---|---|
| Quantity & order pattern | Trial amount, repeat tonnage and expected frequency. Published product pages show one-container starting references; confirm the actual order and load. |
| Packing & receiving | Bag size, liner, pallets, marking, unloading equipment and receiving restrictions. |
| Destination & trade term | Destination country and named port or place. State the requested term and edition, such as Incoterms® 2020, for the quotation. |
| Schedule & documents | Target shipment window, import documents and inspection requirements to be confirmed. |
| Commercial review | Compare product, freight and relevant destination costs on the same scope. Agree payment terms, validity and acceptance conditions in the offer. |
Bring your customer’s acceptance criteria.
For resale, specify the end-use grade and each destination separately. Add expected order frequency, packing and labelling requirements, documentation language and how your customer approves a new material.
Identify whether this is a first sample, a container trial or a repeat-supply discussion. An annual forecast helps planning; the actual grade, quantity, price and shipment dates still need an agreed quotation.
Discuss import or distributionFrom brief to a supply decision.
- Send the brief. Share your existing specification or the RFQ template.
- Clarify the offer. Review the proposed grade, analysis, packing and delivery basis with our team.
- Complete your evaluation. Agree any sample or trial terms and apply your plant’s approval process.
- Confirm the order. Agree the commercial terms, documents and shipment schedule before proceeding.
Need help choosing a material? Describe your process and request a technical discussion first.
Send your requirementsMaterial terminology: National Lime Association. Trade-term background: International Chamber of Commerce. Your quotation and agreement define the actual supply terms.