GCC B2B Procurement · AV · ELV · Lighting · Automation

Stop losing weeks to quote chasing. Get structured, comparable bids from vetted GCC suppliers.

Built for AV, ELV, Lighting, and Home Automation procurement in the GCC. Free for buyers. Designed for procurement and MEP teams at contractors, consultants, and developers across UAE and KSA.

Curated
Supplier matching by category and geography
Structured
Bid format for price, lead time, and compliance
18–48h
Typical time to first bid on active RFQs
AED 1.65M
Confirmed paid contract
Residential AV & ELV scope, Dubai. Awarded and paid.
Built for teams across
Systems integrators· MEP contractors· Developers· Fit-out companies· Facility managers
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Procurement today is broken.

Every project cycle burns time chasing quotes that arrive late, incomplete, and impossible to compare.

01
RFQs scattered across WhatsApp and email

No structure. No documented workflow history. Critical scope gets lost in threads.

02
Supplier sourcing depends on personal networks

You call the same three suppliers every time, regardless of price or availability.

03
No structured bid comparison

Pricing comes in different formats, different currencies, different assumptions. Comparison is manual.

04
No visibility on response status

You never know if a supplier has seen your RFQ, is working on it, or has ignored it.


Five steps from RFQ to award.

The sourcing cycle in one place, with a structured workflow and clearer buyer-side visibility.

1
Upload RFQ or BOQ

Attach drawings, specs, and line items directly on the platform.

2
Suppliers notified

Matched suppliers in your category are notified promptly.

3
Structured bids submitted

Every bid follows the same format — price, lead time, compliance.

4
Compare in one view

Side-by-side comparison across all bids. No spreadsheets.

5
Award on platform

Accept, reject, and manage supplier communication from the dashboard.


Not a marketplace. Not a directory. Not a tender portal.

Matching
Matched, not broadcast

Suppliers only see RFQs in their exact sector and geography. Each RFQ goes to a small, curated group of relevant suppliers — not a mass notification. Your bids arrive from suppliers who were specifically selected for your scope.

Structure
Every bid arrives ready to compare

Same format, every time. Unit price, lead time, compliance notes. No reformatting. Award decisions in hours, not days.

Focus
Built for this sector, not adapted to it

Generic procurement platforms treat ELV like office supplies. RFQsNow is designed around how AV, ELV, Lighting, and Home Automation supply chains actually work in the GCC — spec compliance, substitution risk, and all.

Tracking
Less chasing, more visibility

Track response progress in one place so your team can see which suppliers have engaged and which bids have been submitted, without relying on scattered follow-ups.

Intelligence
Shortlisting informed by bidding history

Relevant platform activity can support future matching decisions and shortlist reviews, alongside the commercial and technical judgement of your procurement team.

Control
Full visibility control

Run a public RFQ to discover new suppliers, a private RFQ for a confidential project, or an invite-only RFQ limited to suppliers you already trust. You decide who sees each requirement.


Built for the teams who actually run procurement.

Procurement Managers at MEP & ELV Contractors

Managing multiple concurrent project RFQs across a live portfolio. You need structured, comparable bids fast without chasing suppliers across WhatsApp for two weeks.

MEP Supply Chain Coordinators at Main Contractors

Handling subcontractor sourcing across a pipeline of active projects. One coordinator. Multiple live RFQs. One place to manage the workflow.

MEP Managers at Systems Integrators and Fit-out Companies

Specifying AV, ELV, or Lighting scopes where the wrong supplier is more expensive than the savings. You need suppliers who understand the technical requirement, not just the price.


For buyers

Reduce sourcing time by 60–80%

Stop chasing quotes. Get multiple qualified, structured bids fast, with a documented workflow and comparison in one view.

✓ Free for buyers — no payment required

  • Multiple qualified bids in 18–48 hours
  • Eliminate manual follow-ups entirely
  • Standardized comparison across all suppliers
  • Documented workflow history for each RFQ
  • Control visibility — public, private, or invite-only
  • Run the award workflow in one place and keep supplier communication clear
Post your first RFQ →
For suppliers

Access real demand, not cold leads

Receive RFQs matched to your exact category and geography. No time wasted on irrelevant tenders.

  • RFQs matched to your sector automatically
  • Direct access to verified decision-makers
  • Submit structured, competitive bids efficiently
  • Review bidding history and confirmed outcomes
  • Strengthen your profile through verified outcomes
  • No cold outreach — qualified buyers come to you
Get access to active RFQs →

AV & ELV package — commercial project, Dubai.

Project context

120-line BOQ uploaded for a mixed-use tower in Business Bay

A systems integrator uploaded a full AV and ELV BOQ including PA, CCTV, access control, and structured cabling. The entire sourcing cycle ran on RFQsNow from upload to award.

16h
Time to first response received
6 days
Upload to contract award

Note: Distribution model has evolved. RFQsNow now operates a curated matching model — each RFQ goes to a deliberately limited group of relevant suppliers rather than a wide notification list.


Four sectors. One platform.

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Audio Visual Systems

PA systems, digital signage, conferencing, video walls, AV control.

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ELV Systems

CCTV, access control, structured cabling, fire alarm, BMS integration.

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Lighting & Control

Architectural lighting, DALI control, emergency lighting, façade.

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Home Automation

KNX, smart home, energy management, shading, HVAC integration.


Everything the procurement cycle requires.

RFQ upload with BOQs

Attach PDF, Excel, DWG, and IFC files directly to your RFQ.

Supplier auto-matching

Category and geography-based matching ensures relevance.

Structured bid submission

Every bid is standardized — price, lead time, compliance, notes.

Comparison dashboard

Side-by-side evaluation across all bids per line item.

Messaging threads

Contextual per-RFQ chat for clarifications and negotiations.

Deadline management

Enforce bid submission windows and keep response progress visible in one workflow.

Award tracking

Accept and reject bids with one click and keep supplier communication organized.

Performance analytics

Review bidding activity and confirmed outcomes over time.


Answered directly.

Will I get serious, qualified suppliers?
Only vetted, category-matched suppliers receive your RFQ. Off-category suppliers are filtered out before distribution.
Can I keep my RFQ private?
Yes. You control visibility — public to all matched suppliers, private, or invite-only to specific companies.
What if suppliers don't respond?
Suppliers are notified quickly, and your team can monitor response progress in one place instead of chasing manually across multiple channels.
Is this just another marketplace or directory?
No. RFQsNow is built around active RFQs, not listings or catalogs. Every interaction is tied to a live procurement requirement.
For buyers

Start receiving bids within 48 hours.

Post your first RFQ in under 5 minutes. No setup fee. No long-term commitment.

Post an RFQ →
For suppliers

Get direct access to live GCC projects.

Join as a verified supplier and start receiving RFQs matched to your category and geography.

Join as Supplier →