Bid comparison: aluminium windows and glazing package
Three bids, compared on what they really cost delivered to site in the UAE, not on the headline price, then scored on technical quality, lead time and terms.
| Bidder | Quoted price | Freight + insurance | Customs duty 5% | Clearing | Landed cost | Lead time | Warranty | Technical /100 | Commercial /100 | Weighted score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier A UAE distributor | AED 1,480,000 | AED 0 | AED 0 | AED 0 | AED 1,480,000 | 6 wks | 24 months | 86 | 77 | 80.3 |
| Supplier B Manufacturer, China (FOB Ningbo) | AED 1,020,000 | AED 50,080 | AED 53,504 | AED 9,500 | AED 1,133,084 | 12 wks | 24 months | 80 | 100 | 92.0 |
| Supplier C Manufacturer, Türkiye (FOB Mersin) | AED 1,190,000 | AED 42,760 | AED 61,638 | AED 9,500 | AED 1,303,898 | 9 wks | 36 months | 84 | 87 | 85.7 |
Weighted score = 60% commercial (lowest landed cost scores 100) + 40% technical (compliance with specification, samples, references, factory audit).
Recommendation: award to Supplier B
Lowest landed cost by a clear margin after freight, insurance, duty and clearing, with a technical score above the 80 threshold. Conditions before award: approved samples and shop drawings, factory inspection before shipment, performance bond 10%, and delivery to the façade programme (order by month 8).
What we did
- RFQ to 7 pre-qualified suppliers; 3 compliant bids
- Clarifications and a best-and-final round
- Landed-cost model per bid; references and factory checks
What you approve
- The award and the conditions
- Purchase order and payment schedule
- Inspection and shipping plan
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