Which of the following is a consequence of a 'Request for Information (RFI)'?
A) Suppliers submit general information that may help them to qualify for a potential tender.
B) Suppliers are invited to submit a tender.
C) Suppliers are invited to submit general information that will result in them being awarded a supply contract.
D) Suppliers are invited to submit information that may help them to be contacted for the award of a future contract for supplying goods and services.

Question

Which of the following is a consequence of a 'Request for Information (RFI)'? 
A) Suppliers submit general information that may help them to qualify for a potential tender. 
B) Suppliers are invited to submit a tender. 
C) Suppliers are invited to submit general information that will result in them being awarded a supply contract. 
D) Suppliers are invited to submit information that may help them to be contacted for the award of a future contract for supplying goods and services.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A 'Request for Information (RFI)' is a preliminary step taken by procurement agencies to gather general information from potential suppliers that may help them to qualify to submit a tender in the future. It is not an invitation to submit a tender or a guarantee of being awarded a supply contract. It can be seen as a tool to gather market intelligence to help inform procurement decisions.

Which of the Following Is a Consequence of a 'Request