Illustrative procurement scenario
How do two offers compare on the same delivery scope?
For ceramic factory procurement and engineering teams
Equipment-family illustration; not the manufacturer’s referenced machine or a CeramBridge project record.
The procurement question
A dealer compares two fictional offers in USD using the same destination and assumed work scope. These round numbers demonstrate a budget method; they are not quotations, market averages or freight estimates.
Mectiles Italia describes redesign, regeneration and installation adapted to customer needs. This supports reviewing service scope alongside the machine; it supplies no prices for this example.
Mectiles Italia · company service description ↗Source reviewed 4 November 2026. Verify the candidate’s model, version and condition separately.
Make the inputs visible
Swipe the worksheet to compare all columns.
| Budget item | Candidate A · assumption | Candidate B · assumption |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | $48,000 | $55,000 |
| Repair and missing parts | $8,000 | $3,000 |
| Dismantling and packing | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Freight and insurance allowance | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Site work and commissioning | $7,000 | $5,000 |
| Contingency allowance | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| Illustrative subtotal | $78,000 | $76,000 |
Candidate A costs $7,000 less to buy but $2,000 more in this assumed subtotal. Duties, taxes, destination handling, inland haulage and lost production are excluded and must be added before a total project comparison. Neither offer is selected until condition and fit are verified.
Evidence before a recommendation
- Itemized scope, exclusions, currency, validity and named delivery point
- Defect list and written work record for every claimed repair
- Packing dimensions, weights, lifting points and loading plan
- Site readiness, commissioning responsibilities and acceptance criteria
Agree the local and sourcing roles
The China-side scope covers agreed inspection and export preparation. The local dealer obtains destination and site costs. The buyer approves exclusions, commercial terms and acceptance criteria in writing.
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