Minetal Select

How to compare quotations beyond the price

A low headline price is only useful when you understand what it includes.

Illustrative quotation comparison with folders and calculator
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Define one comparison basis

Write down the required product or service, quantity, destination and timing. Mark estimates separately from confirmed requirements.

Make inclusions visible

Ask each proposal to identify its included work, excluded costs, currency and validity. Keep open questions next to the relevant quotation.

Compare quality and timing

Record the specification offered, the supporting information and the proposed timing. A lower price may describe a different scope.

Choose with the gaps in view

Compare the proposals against your priorities and resolve material differences before making a decision. Keep the agreed scope with your approval.