RFQ platform in the UAE: quotes from verified AV and ELV suppliers
What is an RFQ? A request for quotation is a document that asks subcontractors and suppliers to price a defined scope, such as a BOQ for AV, ELV, lighting or home automation works. On RFQsNow you post one RFQ free, verified UAE subcontractors bid on the same line items, and you compare quotations side by side.
Built for teams across Systems integrators · MEP contractors · Developers · Fit-out companies · Facility managers
- AV Systems
- ELV Infrastructure
- Lighting Control
- Home Automation
- CCTV
- Access Control
- Structured Cabling
- PA Systems
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Kuwait
Procurement today is broken.
Every project cycle burns time chasing quotes that arrive late, incomplete, and impossible to compare.
No structure. No documented workflow history. Critical scope gets lost in threads.
You call the same three subcontractors and suppliers every time, regardless of price or availability.
Pricing comes in different formats, different currencies, different assumptions. Comparison is manual.
You never know if a subcontractor has seen your RFQ, is working on it, or has ignored it.
See it in 45 seconds.
Have a BOQ, or only drawings? Upload either the same way: PDF, DWG, DXF or IFC, up to 50MB. Drawings in Google Drive or Dropbox? Share the links with your RFQ. The RFQ goes out after our review, subcontractors bid, and AI lines up the quotes they attach.
- 1Upload your RFQ
- 2Matched subcontractors bid
- 3Compare and award
RFQsNow at a glance
- What is RFQsNow?
- RFQsNow is a B2B RFQ platform in the UAE where contractors post one request for quotation and get comparable quotes from verified subcontractors and suppliers.
- Who is RFQsNow for?
- UAE contractors, consultants and developers who need quotes, and the subcontractors who want to bid on their projects.
- Which categories does RFQsNow cover?
- Audio visual (AV), extra low voltage (ELV), lighting and home automation.
- What does RFQsNow cost?
- It is free for contractors. Subcontractors pay to unlock the RFQs matched to their category and region, as explained in how subcontractor pricing and unlocks work.
- How are subcontractors verified?
- Before a subcontractor can see live RFQs, RFQsNow reviews its categories, operating regions and company details. Read more about supplier verification.
- How does RFQsNow work?
- Three steps: post your RFQ with the scope, BOQ and drawings; matched, verified subcontractors bid on the same line items; compare the bids side by side and award.
Hidden does not mean unverified.
Our team reviews every RFQ before a subcontractor sees it, and those who unlock it see the Reviewed RFQ badge. Your company name stays hidden until you award.
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Subcontractors and suppliers only see RFQs in their exact sector and geography. Each RFQ goes to a small, curated group of relevant subcontractors, not a mass notification. Your bids arrive from subcontractors who were specifically selected for your scope.
Same format, every time. Unit price, lead time, compliance notes. No reformatting.
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, including spec compliance and substitution risk.
Track response progress in one place so your team can see which subcontractors have engaged and which bids have been submitted, without relying on scattered follow-ups.
Relevant platform activity can support future matching decisions and shortlist reviews, alongside the commercial and technical judgement of your procurement team.
Run a public RFQ to discover new subcontractors, a private RFQ for a confidential project, or an invite-only RFQ limited to subcontractors you already trust. You decide who sees each requirement.
Four sectors. One platform.
Audio Visual, ELV Systems, Lighting & Control, and Home Automation.
PA systems, digital signage, conferencing, video walls, AV control.
CCTV, access control, structured cabling, fire alarm, BMS integration.
Architectural lighting, DALI control, emergency lighting, façade.
KNX, smart home, energy management, shading, HVAC integration.
Every subcontractor passes supplier verification before bidding, and RFQs run across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Managing multiple concurrent project RFQs across a live portfolio. You need structured, comparable bids fast without chasing subcontractors and suppliers across WhatsApp for two weeks.
Handling subcontractor sourcing across a pipeline of active projects. One coordinator. Multiple live RFQs. One place to manage the workflow.
Specifying AV, ELV, or Lighting scopes where the wrong subcontractor is more expensive than the savings. You need subcontractors who understand the technical requirement, not just the price.
Post one RFQ. Compare every bid.
Stop chasing quotes. Get multiple qualified, structured bids fast, with a documented workflow and comparison in one view. See how contractors run a package end to end.
✓ Free for contractors, no payment required
- Eliminate manual follow-ups entirely
- Standardized comparison across all subcontractors and suppliers
- Documented workflow history for each RFQ
- Control visibility: public, private, or invite-only
- Run the award workflow in one place and keep subcontractor communication clear
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 contractors come to you
Attach PDF, Excel, DWG, and IFC files directly to your RFQ.
Category and geography-based matching ensures relevance.
Every bid is standardized: price, lead time, compliance, notes.
Side-by-side evaluation across all bids per line item.
Contextual per-RFQ chat for clarifications and negotiations.
Enforce bid submission windows and keep response progress visible in one workflow.
Accept and reject bids with one click and keep subcontractor communication organized.
Review bidding activity and confirmed outcomes over time.
Stop chasing quotes. Start comparing them.
Free for contractors. No setup fee. No long-term commitment.
Get direct access to live GCC projects.
Join as a verified subcontractor and start receiving RFQs matched to your category and geography.