RFQ & Sourcing
Source Smarter. Submit One RFQ and Receive Multiple Competitive Quotes from Trusted African Suppliers.
Whether you're sourcing agricultural products, industrial equipment, electronics, medical supplies, construction materials, fashion items, or wholesale goods, Comilmart helps you connect with verified suppliers and manufacturers across Africa through a simple Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. Submit your requirements once, compare multiple quotations, and choose the supplier that best fits your budget, quality standards, and delivery timeline.
Submit Your RFQVerified Suppliers
Buy from verified suppliers
Secure Communication
Have direct contact with buyers
Competitive Quotations
Select prices that suit you
Africa-Wide Sourcing
Covering all African nations
Multiple Categories
Sourced from many categories
50+
African Countries
1,000+
Product Categories
1,000s
of Suppliers
24/7
RFQ Submission
Why Submit an RFQ?
Save Time, Reduce Costs, and Source with Confidence
Finding the right supplier shouldn't involve contacting dozens of companies individually. Comilmart's RFQ system streamlines the sourcing process by allowing you to submit a single request that can reach multiple qualified suppliers. Instead of spending days searching for vendors, comparing prices, and negotiating separately, you receive competitive quotations in one place — making procurement faster, more transparent, and more efficient.
Submit RFQ →Benefits of RFQ on Comilmart
Reach Multiple Suppliers
One RFQ connects you with several qualified suppliers.
Competitive Pricing
Receive multiple quotations and compare pricing.
Save Valuable Time
Reduce manual sourcing efforts with one submission.
Access Verified Suppliers
Connect with trusted manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, and distributors.
Better Buying Decisions
Compare quality, pricing, lead times, certifications, and shipping options before choosing a supplier.
Pan-African Reach
Source products from suppliers across multiple African countries through a single marketplace.
How the RFQ Process Works
Submit Your RFQ
Complete a detailed form describing the products or services you need, including specifications, quantities, delivery location, and preferred timeline.
RFQ Review
Our system organizes your request and notifies relevant suppliers who match your sourcing requirements.
Receive Quotations
Qualified suppliers submit their quotations, product details, pricing, and delivery information.
Compare Offers
Review quotations side by side to evaluate pricing, quality, lead times, certifications, and supplier capabilities.
Choose Your Supplier
Select the supplier that best meets your business needs and proceed with discussions or purchasing.
Our Product Categories
Why Choose Comilmart for Your RFQ?
More than a marketplace — your trusted African sourcing partner. Comilmart simplifies the sourcing process by bringing buyers, manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, distributors, and service providers together on one platform.
Competitive Quotations
Receive multiple quotations from different suppliers, allowing you to compare pricing, quality, lead times, payment options, and delivery schedules before making a decision.
Save Time
Stop sending dozens of emails or making countless phone calls. Submit one RFQ and let qualified suppliers come to you.
Pan-African Marketplace
Source products from businesses across multiple African countries without leaving the Comilmart platform.
Verified Supplier Network
Connect with suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, and distributors from across Africa through one centralized sourcing platform.
Procurement Transparency
Compare supplier responses in one place to make informed procurement decisions based on your business needs.
Multiple Industries
Whether you need agricultural products, electronics, construction materials, medical equipment, machinery, packaging supplies, fashion products, or industrial goods, Comilmart connects buyers with suppliers across numerous industries.
Why Businesses Use RFQ Instead of Contacting Suppliers One by One
A Request for Quotation streamlines sourcing by allowing businesses to communicate their exact requirements to multiple suppliers at once.
✓ Faster sourcing process
✓ Improved supplier selection
✓ Better price comparison
✓ Reduced purchasing risks
✓ Increased competition among suppliers
✓ Access to local traders in the African market
✓ More procurement transparency
✓ Better negotiation opportunities
Who Can Submit an RFQ?
Importers
Looking to source products from African manufacturers and exporters.
Exporters
Seeking suppliers, production partners, or packaging companies.
Retailers
Searching for wholesalers offering competitive pricing.
Supermarkets
Looking for bulk food suppliers, household products, and consumer goods.
Construction Companies
Request quotations for construction materials, machinery, safety equipment, and engineering products.
Hospitals & Healthcare Providers
Source medical equipment, laboratory supplies, hospital furniture, consumables, and healthcare products.
Hotels & Hospitality Businesses
Find suppliers of furniture, kitchen equipment, cleaning products, and hotel essentials.
Government Agencies
Submit procurement requests for public sector projects.
NGOs & Development Organizations
Source humanitarian supplies, educational materials, and agricultural inputs.
Manufacturers
Find raw material suppliers, machinery suppliers, and production partners.
Small Businesses
Purchase wholesale products at competitive prices while reducing sourcing costs.
End-Users
Anyone, including final product users, can submit an RFQ and get competitive prices.
Industries We Support
Agriculture
- Farm produce
- Seeds
- Fertilizers
- Livestock
- Agro-processing equipment
- Irrigation systems
Construction
- Building materials
- Steel
- Cement
- Tiles
- Doors & windows
- Heavy equipment
Medical & Healthcare
- Medical equipment
- Hospital furniture
- Diagnostic devices
- Laboratory supplies
- PPE
Electronics
- Smartphones
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Networking equipment
- Security systems
Fashion & Textiles
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Leather goods
- Uniforms
- Fabric
- Accessories
Food & Beverage
- Processed foods
- Fresh produce
- Coffee & tea
- Beverages
- Bakery supplies
Automotive
- Vehicle parts
- Lubricants
- Tyres
- Batteries
- Garage equipment
Industrial Equipment
- Manufacturing machinery
- Generators
- Compressors
- Packaging equipment
Why Manufacturers Should Join Comilmart
The RFQ system isn't only for buyers — it creates significant business opportunities for manufacturers, wholesalers, exporters, and suppliers. By joining Comilmart, suppliers gain access to purchase requests from businesses actively looking for products and services.
✓ Receive genuine buyer enquiries
✓ Reach customers across Africa
✓ Expand into international markets
✓ Respond to multiple RFQs
✓ Strengthen your digital presence
✓ Promote products to targeted buyers
✓ Increase business visibility
✓ Grow export opportunities
✓ Build long-term customer relationships
✓ Generate qualified sales leads
Buyer Protection and Responsible Procurement
Comilmart encourages responsible sourcing and informed procurement decisions. While buyers and suppliers communicate directly through the platform, we encourage every user to:
- Verify supplier credentials where appropriate
- Compare multiple quotations
- Request product samples when necessary
- Review product specifications carefully
- Confirm pricing and delivery terms before placing orders
- Review applicable import, export, customs, and regulatory requirements for cross-border transactions
Procurement Tips Before Submitting an RFQ
To help suppliers provide accurate quotations, include as much relevant information as possible. A strong RFQ should contain:
✓ Product name
✓ Technical specifications
✓ Quantity required
✓ Preferred quality standards
✓ Packaging requirements
✓ Delivery location
✓ Target delivery date
✓ Certifications (if applicable)
✓ Preferred payment terms
The more complete your RFQ, the more accurate and relevant the supplier quotations are likely to be.
Download Free Procurement Resources
To make sourcing easier, Comilmart provides practical resources that help buyers prepare detailed procurement requests and evaluate supplier responses.
RFQ Template
A professionally designed request template for businesses, NGOs, and procurement teams.
⬇ Download
Supplier Evaluation Sheet
Compare suppliers using standardized scoring criteria.
⬇ Download
Procurement Checklist
Ensure every quotation request includes the necessary information.
⬇ Download
Vendor Comparison Sheet
Review supplier quotations side by side.
⬇ Download
Product Specification Template
Clearly define product requirements and technical specifications.
⬇ Download
Import Cost Estimator
Estimate landed cost including shipping, insurance, duties, and taxes.
⬇ Download
Ready to Receive Competitive Quotations?
Whether you're sourcing products for a small business, a growing enterprise, or a large procurement project, Comilmart makes it easier to connect with suppliers across Africa.