Quote Workflow
ev charger distributors replies only rank after the columns match
This workflow is a traceable way to read factory returns. It is not a discount program and it does not appoint a distributor. CurrentCore Sourcing records what each reply includes. Award stays with you.
- Freeze the requested output, connector, and mount.
- Log quantity, destination, and the requested window.
- Split accessories, freight, and documents into their own cells.
- Mark deviations before anyone sorts by unit price.
Shared basis for every column
| Field | What must be identical | What may differ only if labeled |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | kW, voltage, connector, cooling | A named alternate model |
| Quantity | Count and unit | Optional spare row |
| Delivered scope | Incoterm-style freight note, cables, fees | An exclusion called out in text |
| Supplier documents | Datasheet and drawing for that model | A listing still marked pending |
Evidence gate inside the workflow
A range brochure can introduce a family. It cannot fill the evidence cell for ev charger distributors you might buy from. Bind the file to the manufacturer name and the model on that row.
| Ask | Accept when | Leave open when |
|---|---|---|
| Datasheet | Rated power and connector match the row | The file covers several unnamed models |
| Drawing | Pedestal or cabinet dimensions match the mount | Only a marketing render is attached |
| Network note | OCPP version or “not networked” is written | The cell says “smart” with no protocol |
| Listing or test | The record cites the quoted model | Another product’s certificate is attached |
Unit price and delivered scope
Buyers who award on hardware price alone argue that a matched machine should not carry extra soft costs. That argument holds only after the machines match.
Buyers who award on delivered scope argue that freight, taxes, accessories, warranty text, and missing documents change the money that leaves the account. Both views can be rational. Hiding the second view makes the first one look stricter than it is.
Use the inquiry labels and the Level 2 fields to keep rows from mixing stall types. The procurement brief provides a blank comparison table. No paired market quotation is published here.
Hypothetical comparison: an RFQ requests 6 dual pedestals with 12 independently usable Level 2 EVSE ports, NACS connectors, and 240 V site input. Record proposed continuous current in A and rated power in kW separately. Proposal A includes a 7 m cable per port; proposal B leaves cable length and the OCPP version blank. Request B's missing fields before ranking total cost, then align freight, taxes, warranty, network subscriptions, MOQ, sample charges, and lead time. Leave unresolved approvals open. A DC fast charging cabinet belongs on its own line and is not an equivalent alternate for these pedestals.
Submit the sheet with empty cells still visible
Empty cells are useful. They stop a factory from guessing a connector or a cable length. Add a budget only if you can name the currency and the per-unit or whole-order basis. Preference for a high-end, mid-range, or economy build remains your note.