Buyer Workflow

AV procurement workflow for buyers

This page focuses on how buyer teams run AV sourcing from scope preparation to award decision, with a structure that supports cleaner comparisons and lower rework.

Start buyer workflow: post an AV RFQReview a confirmed case

1. Prepare scope

Define intent, package boundaries, accepted alternatives, and critical compliance requirements before posting.

2. Publish a structured RFQ

Upload BOQ and supporting files with deadline, geography, and category so supplier matching stays relevant.

3. Receive structured bids

Keep bid submissions in one format so buyer teams can compare without rebuilding spreadsheets manually.

4. Run commercial comparison

Evaluate total cost, delivery timing, exclusions, and substitution risk before shortlisting.

5. Award and record

Issue award with a retained trail of scope, submitted bids, and rationale for internal reporting continuity.

Commercial controls buyers should enforce

Set clear supplier response deadlines, enforce a standard submission structure, and make exclusions explicit so award decisions are based on comparable commercial terms.

This does not guarantee outcome quality by itself. It gives procurement teams a cleaner basis for decision-making and reduces avoidable bid ambiguity.

Related buyer and AV pages

Use this workflow page as the buyer-operations layer, then move into category and market context.