Get quotes for AV, ELV and lighting packages from matched UAE subcontractors
Post once. Matched subcontractors and suppliers bid in a structured format. Compare in one dashboard. Work from a documented process. Free for contractors, always.
How RFQsNow works for contractors, consultants and developers
Upload your RFQ or BOQ
Create a structured RFQ with line items, quantities, specs, and deadlines. Attach PDF drawings, CAD files, or Excel BOQs directly.
Matched subcontractors and suppliers are notified
Subcontractors whose categories match your RFQ are notified. Each RFQ goes to a curated group, not a mass broadcast.
Compare bids in one dashboard
Every bid arrives in a standard format. Compare unit price, total price, lead time, and compliance notes side by side.
Designed for the teams who run GCC procurement.
Procurement Managers
If you manage RFQs across multiple live projects simultaneously, RFQsNow replaces the WhatsApp threads, the follow-up calls, and the comparison spreadsheets with a single tracked workflow. Every RFQ. Every bid. Every award decision, in one place.
MEP Supply Chain Coordinators
If your role is to source subcontractors across a portfolio of active projects, RFQsNow gives you a repeatable system. Post an RFQ. Receive structured bids from matched subcontractors. Compare in one view. Award on platform. The next project starts from the same workflow.
MEP Managers and Project Directors
If you are specifying AV, ELV, or Lighting scopes where technical compliance matters as much as price, RFQsNow matches your RFQ to subcontractors in your category, not just whoever responded first to a WhatsApp message.
Get multiple qualified bids
Structured, comparable bids from day one
Stop chasing quotes across WhatsApp and email. Subcontractors and suppliers come to you with structured, comparable submissions: same format, every time.
Less manual follow-up
Monitor subcontractor response progress in one place instead of chasing updates across multiple channels.
Standardized bid comparison
Every bid follows the same format: unit price, total cost, lead time, compliance. No reformatting spreadsheets.
Documented workflow history
Keep a documented record of the RFQ, bid review, and award workflow for internal coordination and project reporting.
Full visibility control: public, private, or invite-only
Run a public RFQ to discover new subcontractors and suppliers, a private RFQ for confidential projects, or an invite-only RFQ limited to subcontractors you already trust. You decide who sees each procurement requirement.
Active across the full range of GCC project types.
Compare price, lead time and compliance in one dashboard
Every bid arrives in a structured format. For each line item you see the subcontractor name, unit price, total cost, lead time in days, and any compliance notes or certifications. Sort by price, filter by lead time, and accept or reject individual bids with one click.
Accepted subcontractors and suppliers receive a clear outcome update. Rejected subcontractors receive a professional response. The award process stays documented in one workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What is RFQsNow?
RFQsNow is a B2B procurement marketplace in the UAE and GCC for AV, ELV, Lighting, and Home Automation projects. Contractors post RFQs and receive structured competitive quotes. Subcontractors find RFQs matched to their categories and submit bids.
Is RFQsNow free for contractors?
Yes. Contractors post RFQs, receive bids, compare subcontractors, and award contracts at no cost. There is no payment required at any step of the contractor workflow.
What sectors does RFQsNow cover?
RFQsNow covers Audio Visual (AV) systems, Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, Lighting, and Home Automation projects across the UAE and GCC.
How do I know when subcontractor bids arrive?
Matched subcontractors are notified when your RFQ goes live, and every response is tracked for that RFQ in one dashboard, so you see who has bid without chasing anyone by email.
How are subcontractors matched to my RFQ?
Subcontractors are matched by category. We do not broadcast your RFQ to everyone on the platform. Each RFQ goes to a curated group of relevant subcontractors. This keeps bid quality high and ensures the subcontractors who respond are genuinely positioned to deliver.
How many subcontractors will see my RFQ?
The number varies by category, geography, and project size. We deliberately limit distribution to protect bid quality and ensure subcontractors are taking your project seriously. You will receive a manageable set of structured, relevant submissions, not an unmanageable volume.
Can I keep my RFQ private?
Yes. You can run public RFQs visible to all matched subcontractors, fully private RFQs, or invite-only RFQs targeted at specific subcontractors.
What file formats can I attach to an RFQ?
PDF, Excel, Word, CSV, PNG, JPEG, DWG, DXF, and IFC files are all supported. Attach BOQs, drawings, and specifications directly to your RFQ.
How are subcontractors verified?
RFQsNow reviews each subcontractor's categories, operating regions and company details before it gets full access to live RFQs.
How is RFQ quality maintained?
Every RFQ is reviewed against a minimum quality standard before it is released to subcontractors. Required before going live: category, geography, BOQ or scope document, bid deadline, confirmed contractor identity, and active procurement status, not a price check. This ensures subcontractors who pay for access receive real, complete opportunities.
Explore by category and market
Use these pages to move from contractor workflow into category-specific and country-specific commercial context.
AV procurement workflow (contractors)
Step-by-step AV contractor workflow from scope preparation to award decision.
AV procurement platform
Category page for AV packages, subcontractor fit, and structured sourcing workflow.
ELV procurement platform
Category page for multi-system ELV sourcing and bid comparison clarity.
Lighting procurement platform
Category page for lighting and controls procurement decisions.
Home automation RFQs
Category page for integrated controls and automation-specific RFQ scope.
UAE procurement platform
Market page for UAE commercial contractor workflows and subcontractor matching.
Saudi Arabia procurement platform
Market page for Saudi projects with larger package complexity.
Qatar procurement platform
Market page for hospitality and design-sensitive procurement packages.
Kuwait procurement platform
Market page for Kuwait teams needing structured sourcing with lower process drag.
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