By registering in “Material Bidders”,
both buyers and suppliers of construction materials will reach each other more efficiently
and will have the opportunity to make the transactions more professionally.
Why registering to Material Bidders?
“Buyers” – e.g., real estate developers, contractors, etc. – of construction materials, by registering in “Material Bidders”, should have a quick access to a large number of specialized suppliers- both local and international.
Buyers… It’s time to power your procurement.
“Suppliers” of construction materials – e.g., certified dealers, distributers, official applicators, contractors, etc – both local and international, are able to widen their exposure into the Egyptian market and regionally.
Suppliers… It’s THE chance to expand your sales.
All Users' Benefits While Using The Site
Security in Logging in
Material bidders tries hard to secure its website through multiple levels of security. Your account shall be secured according to the terms of use of the website.
Expand the business network
regionally and globally of both buyers and suppliers
Newsletters
All users get notification of new projects/ materials/ systems in the market, etc
Procurement process tracking by “Material Bidders”
Tracking feature helps both buyers and suppliers staying aware of deadlines according to the time schedule determined by both until transaction is completed
Faster and more efficient communication
Material bidders allow its users to communicate faster and more efficiently through a number of features like chat windows that facilitates discussion and request for information between buyers and suppliers
Buyers' Features While Using The Site
Confidence in Suppliers
Full data of supplier’s company should be available so that its identity can be verified
by buyers before transaction is accomplished
Efficiency
Users can create unlimited number of packages for tendering or requesting information on materials during the project preparation phase at minimal effort
Flexibility
Possibility of creating projects at all scales and entering all projects information (drawings, BOQs, specs, etc,…) as references for suppliers
Expression of Interest
Buyers can request “Expression of Interest” from suppliers in order to know early enough if there are enough suppliers interested in tendering for a specific package
Final and Best price with full transparency
Buyers can choose one supplier to proceed with in purchases or select a short list of suppliers to ask them to submit their best and final offer. That will help buyers reach a price close to their estimates
Alternative Materials
Buyers can ask for alternative materials while creating a package, this opens up the opportunities for a larger array of materials to be presented to them which might be even more efficient and at a lower price than those they are originally requesting
Levels of authority
Companies can register more than one employee as users with different levels of authority. They can all work together on large scale projects
Suppliers' Features While Using The Site
Trust in Buyers
Full buyers company information shall be provided which gives confidence to the supplier prior to signing any contracts
Material Specialization
Suppliers can register in different materials if they are specialized in more than one. That takes place through selecting the corresponding CSI code to the material they are specialized in, or select from an array of material descriptions
Larger Reach to Buyers
Suppliers can reach buyers in all geographic regions that they define as areas of their operation while registering in "Material Bidders"
Tenders/Bids-Notifications
Getting Notifications of new tenders or other important dates
Response to Tenders
Suppliers can select the tenders received they want to ignore, or express interest in and later on respond to these tenders
Full Technical and financial proposals
Suppliers have the capability to provide technical and financial proposals
for the tenders they receive and that they are interested in.
Product data sheets, drawings, specifications, and other data can be uploaded in addition to a stamped and signed BOQ from their side