When a hotel project requests quotations using only quantity and wattage, suppliers may not be pricing the same configuration.
The same wattage requirement could refer to a standard handheld model with a plug, a traditional wall-mounted unit with fixed wiring, or a high-speed model with a holder, coiled cord and anti-theft fixing.
Comparing these quotations by unit price would give procurement an incomplete picture.
Before sending an RFQ, confirm the following details.
1. Project Application
| Check | Item to confirm |
|---|---|
| ☐ | New hotel, renovation or partial replacement? |
| ☐ | Standard room, executive room or suite? |
| ☐ | Must the new model fit an existing installation? |
2. Product and Installation
| Check | Item to confirm |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Handheld, folding, traditional wall-mounted or high-speed? |
| ☐ | Wall-mounted, stored in a drawer or placed on a countertop? |
| ☐ | Is a holder or fixed storage structure required? |
| ☐ | For replacements, are the existing holder dimensions, mounting holes and cable exit position documented? |
3. Electrical Configuration
| Check | Item to confirm |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Required voltage and frequency? |
| ☐ | Plug type or fixed wiring? |
| ☐ | If fixed wiring is required, what connection method will be used on site? |
4. Cord and Security
| Check | Item to confirm |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Straight cord or coiled cord? |
| ☐ | Required cord length? |
| ☐ | Is anti-theft fixing needed? |
| ☐ | Will the cord affect access, storage or fixing? |
5. Performance and Maintenance
| Check | Item to confirm |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Are there specific noise or heat-protection requirements? |
| ☐ | Is a removable air inlet needed for routine cleaning? |
| ☐ | Which certifications must apply to the quoted model? |
| ☐ | Are replacement accessories required for future maintenance? |
6. Quotation and OEM Scope
| Check | Item to confirm |
|---|---|
| ☐ | Does the price include the holder, cord, plug and accessories? |
| ☐ | Are logo, color, manual or packaging customization required? |
| ☐ | Will the sample and bulk order use the same configuration? |
| ☐ | What are the MOQ, sample cost, lead time and trade terms? |
Make the Configuration Comparable
Some installation and wiring details may need confirmation from the hotel’s engineering team before the RFQ is finalized.
When those details are missing, suppliers have to make assumptions. The resulting quotations may represent different products, accessories and installation methods.
A hotel hair dryer quotation becomes comparable only when the configuration is comparable.
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