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Supplier Quotation Comparison
A supplier quotation comparison (or bid tabulation) template lays competing quotes side by side so you compare them fairly — not just on unit price, but on total cost of ownership including delivery, lead time, warranty, payment terms and specification match. This free CSV template weights each criterion and produces a comparable score, so the award decision is objective and documented.
Awarding to the lowest unit price is how you end up paying more overall — in delivery charges, short warranties or slow lead times. A quotation comparison puts every quote on the same footing across all the factors that matter, so you choose on true value. This template gives you the structure to do it.
Download the Supplier Quotation Comparison (CSV)
What's inside
- Columns for three or more suppliers to compare side by side.
- Unit price, quantity, line total and delivery cost rows.
- Lead time, warranty, payment terms and specification-match rows.
- A weighting column, a total-cost-of-ownership line and a recommendation block.
How to use it
- Enter each supplier's quote in its own column.
- Compare on total cost of ownership, not just unit price.
- Weight the criteria that matter most for this purchase.
- Record the recommendation and approval for your audit trail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bid tabulation?
Bid tabulation is laying competing supplier quotes side by side in a table so they can be compared on the same criteria. It turns a stack of different-looking quotes into a like-for-like comparison, which is essential for a fair, defensible award decision.
Why compare total cost of ownership, not unit price?
Because the cheapest unit price can carry higher delivery charges, longer lead times, weaker warranties or worse payment terms — costs that only appear when you add everything up. Comparing total cost of ownership reveals the genuinely best-value quote rather than the one with the lowest headline number.
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