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Supplier evaluation checklist (scoring template)

Choosing the lowest price is the most expensive mistake in poultry procurement. This scoring template balances price against delivery, references, warranty and after-sales — the four factors that determine total cost of ownership.

Weighted scoring
Reference checks
TCO focus

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Suggested weights

Price 30%, delivery & on-time record 20%, references in your region 20%, warranty & spare-parts availability 15%, technical capability 15%. Adjust to project risk profile.

Reference checks

Ask each finalist for three references in a similar climate and capacity — and actually call them. Ask about downtime, spares lead times and warranty responsiveness.

Financial due diligence

Request audited accounts for the last two years, especially for turnkey EPC awards. Dun & Bradstreet reports are cheap insurance.

After-sales network

Verify local service partner presence, spare-parts warehouse location, and average response time. This decides your uptime for the next decade.

1. What equipment do you need? *17 options

2. Type of poultry *

3. Project type *

3b. Project stage *

Tells suppliers how mature the requirement is and how to structure their quote.

4. Estimated CAPEX / procurement value (USD)

Select the bracket that best matches your allocated or anticipated budget. This helps us route the RFQ to suppliers with the right project capacity.

4b. What are you looking for?

Pick all that apply.

4c. Preferred suppliers or brands (optional)

If you already have suppliers or equipment brands in mind, list them (comma-separated). We benchmark them against comparable qualified alternatives — vendor-neutral, no lock-in.

4d. Preferred technical specification (optional)

House size, climate zone, production target, equipment standards, Incoterms, warranty terms, or any must-have scope items. The more specific, the more comparable the quotes.

4e. Target quote submission date (optional)

When do you need supplier proposals back? We align outreach and reminders to this date.

5. Expected decision / award timeline

6. Where & how big?

6b. Farm size

6c. Equipment details (optional)

7. Your contact details *

💬 Anything else? (pick all that apply)

💰 I'd like to explore project financing (equipment, turnkey, or expansion).

📝 Project description (optional — helps suppliers quote faster)

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FAQ

Common questions

Are FeedMatch suppliers pre-evaluated?

Yes. Every manufacturer in the network is verified for legal status, references and product certifications before being invited to quote.

What if all quotes miss my budget?

Reissue with revised scope, or use FeedMatch financing to close the gap on a technically sound offer.