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Manufacturing RFQ Control Platform

The controlled sourcing workspace for serious manufacturing RFQs.

SupplyForge is built for manufacturing work that needs supplier judgement, protected drawing access, supplier-fit intelligence and proper quote comparison — not blind lead forms or instant commodity pricing.

Buyers run controlled RFQs, select suppliers by capability, country or region, protect files with confidentiality acceptance, track supplier engagement, normalise quotes and export a decision pack.

Launch offer: During the first month online, approved suppliers receive full access at no cost. After launch, the free tier includes up to 5 RFQ unlocks per month. Approved suppliers get full launch access until 2026-07-01.

Designed for CNC machining, fabrication, sheet metal, finishing, casting, inspection/NDE and supplier-judgement sourcing workflows.

Not instant quote. Not another RFQ board.

Instant quote engines work for standardised jobs. Traditional RFQ boards create visibility but often lose control. SupplyForge is for RFQs where the buyer needs a controlled sourcing event.

  • RFQ Copilot improves buyer RFQ quality before release.
  • Supplier Fit Graph explains who matches and why.
  • RFQ Control Room tracks views, unlocks, file access, clarifications and quotes.
  • Quote Normalisation turns inconsistent supplier quotes into comparable decisions.
  • Decision Pack exports the sourcing audit trail.

Assisted sourcing option

Want SupplyForge to help shape and release the RFQ?

Use managed RFQ support when the drawing pack is sensitive, the supplier set needs careful targeting, or the first RFQ needs active supplier chase and outcome capture.

The new RFQ workflow

From uncontrolled sourcing to a managed RFQ event

Get managed RFQ support
RFQ CopilotImprove missing detail
Supplier Fit GraphSee capability fit
Protected FilesGate drawing access
Control RoomTrack engagement
Normalised QuotesCompare properly
Decision PackExport evidence

Product preview

See the control layer before you register

SupplyForge is designed to make the RFQ event visible: supplier fit, drawing access, supplier intent, quote normalisation and procurement evidence.

View platform page
RFQ Control RoomBuyer view
Suppliers invited12
Files accessed5
Quotes received3
Success riskLow
Supplier Fit GraphFit intelligence
Excellent fit
Strong fit
Possible fit

Shows who matches by service, material, approval, geography and availability.

Should I Quote?Supplier view

Recommendation: quote

  • High service fit
  • Buyer active in last 24h
  • Confidential files available
  • Deadline still achievable
Decision PackExport
  • RFQ summary
  • Supplier invite list
  • Confidentiality and file log
  • Quote normalisation
  • Award/outcome evidence
Export procurement evidence →
Supplier onboarding
Open
Buyer RFQs
Free
Supplier free tier
5 / month
Public suppliers
5

Controlled RFQ proof

SupplyForge activity

Only live, non-zero controlled RFQ proof is shown publicly.

View case studies
Public supplier profiles
8
Verified suppliers
5
RFQs posted
1
Quotes submitted
1
Awarded / successful RFQs
1
Average first quote response
0h
Buyer confidence

For buyers who need real supplier responses

Post one structured RFQ and give suppliers the information they need to quote consistently: drawings, materials, quantity breaks, deadlines and supporting notes.

1. Post onceSubmit the RFQ once instead of manually emailing multiple suppliers.
2. Match suppliersRelevant suppliers are matched using services, materials, approvals and profile capability.
3. Compare quotesReview pricing, lead times, supplier details and quote notes in one dashboard.
4. Award cleanlyShortlist, award and move into purchase-order handoff without losing the RFQ context.
Supplier opportunity

For suppliers who want better-fit RFQs

Create a capability-led profile and focus on enquiries that match your real process capability, material experience, approvals and target lead-time.

1. Build profileAdd services, materials, approvals, industries, capability notes and response-time signals.
2. Receive matchesMatched RFQs appear in the supplier dashboard with urgency and match-quality signals.
3. Unlock and quoteUse launch access or RFQ unlocks to view full detail and submit quote lines by quantity break.
4. Track valueSee matched, unlocked, quoted, declined and awarded opportunities from one place.

The SupplyForge edge: controlled RFQ intelligence

Drawing uploads in one workflow

Buyers upload drawings and supporting files against the RFQ instead of spreading technical packs across multiple inbox threads.

Supplier access is workflow-led

Suppliers are matched or explicitly selected by the buyer, then access is logged as they view, unlock, accept confidentiality and download files.

Confidentiality expectation is explicit

Where required, suppliers must accept RFQ-level confidentiality terms before file download; buyers can see acceptance and file-access records.

Read how access works

Manufacturing categories

Browse supplier coverage by service category. Empty categories are treated as onboarding gaps, not dead listings.

Knowledge hub

RFQ guidance for buyers and suppliers

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Managed RFQ support

Need help placing the first RFQ?

Get hands-on support reviewing the RFQ, protecting files and targeting suitable suppliers.

Request support

Live RFQs

Pilot RFQs are being onboarded. Buyers can create RFQs now and approved suppliers will see matched opportunities.

Post the first RFQ

Supplier profiles

Ace Precision Engineering
Mumbai · UK Wide
CNC Machining
Profile completeVerified Business
Howco
Sheffield · UK Wide
Bar Material Supply, CNC Machining
Profile completeVerified Business
Hyde CNC Services
DENTON · UK
CNC Machining
Profile completeVerified Business
Lasered Components Ltd
Essex · UK Wide
Fabrication, Sheet Metal
Profile completeVerified Business
XYP TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Dongguan · UK Wide
CNC Machining, Finishing, Plastic Moulding
Profile completeVerified Business
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Trust, confidentiality and verification

Supplier verification

Profiles can carry reviewed business, approval and capability signals once supporting information has been checked.

Controlled RFQ access

RFQ files are shared through the platform workflow and suppliers must unlock relevant opportunities before viewing full detail.

Buyer-supplier contracts

SupplyForge supports sourcing and award workflow; the buyer and supplier remain responsible for final commercial terms and PO acceptance.

How verification works