Quotation Template for Manufacturers
Free quotation template built for manufacturing and wholesale
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| Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
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| 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Valid for 30 days; unit pricing is subject to raw-material cost at time of order confirmation. Lead time begins on deposit receipt.
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Rounds or squares the boxes on the page - badge, info cards, table header, totals, notes and payment box. Template keeps each design's own corners.
Page margins (in points; 48 is about 12.7 mm)
Answering an RFQ: manufacturing quotes
A manufacturing quote is usually a reply to a request for quotation, and buyers compare them on unit cost at volume, one-time tooling costs, lead time and quality terms. This quotation template for manufacturers and fabricators is laid out to answer an RFQ cleanly: the part and specification, price per unit at each volume, tooling and set-up, lead time, delivery terms and how long the price stands. The sample prices a CNC machined part per unit with a one-off tooling charge, the two numbers buyers compare first.
How to use this tool
- Open the RFQ responseThe Manufacturing & Wholesale pack starts with a per-unit part price and tooling set-up.
- Price by volumeAdd the part number and specification, unit prices at each volume, one-time tooling, lead time, delivery terms and quality terms.
- State the validityMaterial costs change, so set how long the price stands before you send it.
Unit price, tooling and volume
Show the unit price at several quantities, because set-up costs spread across larger runs. List one-time costs - moulds, dies, fixtures, programming, first-article inspection - separately from the unit price, and say who owns the tooling once paid for. Give the minimum order quantity and the material or finish the price assumes.
Lead time, samples and validity
- Lead time for samples and for production, from order or from sample approval.
- Sample or prototype cost and whether it is credited against the order.
- Packaging and labelling requirements.
- Delivery terms, such as EXW or DAP, with the named place.
- Price validity, especially when raw material costs fluctuate.
- Payment terms - deposit on order, balance before shipping or on account.
Key features
- Answers an RFQ in the format buyers use to compare suppliers.
- Volume pricing and one-off tooling kept clearly apart.
- Lead time and validity stated, so there are no surprises later.
Common uses
- Machine shops responding to a CNC parts RFQ.
- Packaging manufacturers quoting printed boxes by volume.
- Apparel makers quoting private-label production.
- Fabricators quoting a custom one-off with drawings.
Tips for better results
- Quote at least three volume tiers.
- Separate tooling from the unit price.
- Reference the buyer's drawing and revision number.
Mistakes to avoid
- Hiding tooling inside the unit price.
- No material price validity.
- Unclear tooling ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Part and specification, unit prices at volume, tooling and set-up costs, MOQ, lead times, samples, packaging, delivery terms, payment terms and validity.
One-time engineering and tooling costs to start production, quoted separately from the per-unit price.
It should be stated on the quote or contract - commonly the buyer, but not always.
Often 30 days, shorter when material prices are volatile.