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Send one request and let suppliers compete for it

Describe what you need once. Offers from suppliers across the UAE arrive in the same format, so you compare and choose without calls or chasing.

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  • No subscription, no commission
  • Packages from AED 15
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Before and after

Buying as you know it, and buying with Qotbox

The steps that eat your week, and what replaces them.

The usual way

  • You hunt for suppliers through contacts and groups
  • You call each one and explain the request again
  • Quotes arrive in different formats, at different times
  • You copy prices into a spreadsheet to compare them

With Qotbox

  • Your request reaches suppliers in its field
  • You write the specification once
  • Every quote arrives in the same format, in one place
  • The comparison is ready: price, lead time and terms

What used to take days is done in a morning.

Three steps to your first offer

You don't need to know any suppliers; the platform takes your request to them.

  1. 1

    Describe what you need

    The product or service, the quantity, the location and the delivery date.

  2. 2

    Choose the duration and suppliers

    Or a ready package. You see the full fee before you publish.

  3. 3

    Compare and choose

    Offers arrive in the same format, and you can ask a supplier in chat before you decide.

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Companies across the Emirates buy and sell on Qotbox

active suppliers across the Emirates
+400active suppliers across the Emirates
offers per request, on average
5offers per request, on average
average saving on the first price
18%average saving on the first price

From our customers

Don't take our word for it

22%lower materials cost
Khalid JamilHead of Procurement, Gulf Palm Contracting, Abu Dhabi
  • Requests now reach us from companies we never knew existed. A third of this quarter's sales came through the platform.

    James WhitakerCo-founder, Al Waha Supplies, Dubai
  • Clear comparison made purchasing decisions easier for management. Every offer is in front of us with price, lead time and terms.

    Anna BeckerOperations Manager, Bayt Hospitality, Sharjah
  • We source spare parts for our fleet here. At least three offers per request, and not a single phone call.

    Julien MoreauPurchasing Officer, Masar Logistics, Ajman

Fees

You pay only when you publish

No monthly subscription and no commission on the deal. Fees come out of the service credits in your account, and you see the full amount before you publish.

10 days
15 suppliers

Or pick a package

Publishing fees

AED 20instead of AED 25

This is a ready package: you save AED 5

Your AED 100 welcome credit covers all of it

Publishing fee: 10 days
AED 10
Send fee: 15 suppliers
AED 15
Sign up free and send your request
Free:Creating your accountWriting a request and saving it as a draftReceiving and comparing offersChatting with suppliers

Drafts save automatically, nothing is charged until you publish, and you see the amount before you confirm. If your request closes without a single offer, its fee goes back to your service balance automatically.

How to get the best quote from suppliers

The best offer doesn't come by luck; it comes from a clear request and a fair comparison. Four steps that help in any purchase.

Write specs that can't be read two ways

State the size, material and quantity, and the brand if it matters to you. The more precise the request, the more comparable the offers, and the fewer questions afterwards.

Set the delivery date and place

Price changes with timing and distance. A clear date and a specific location mean every supplier prices on the same basis.

Ask more than one supplier

One offer can't tell you whether a price is fair. Three or more reveal the real market price and give you room to negotiate.

Compare the full cost, not the unit price

Look at delivery, installation, lead time and payment terms alongside the price. The cheapest on paper can cost the most if it arrives a week late.

FAQ

Buyer questions

What buyers ask before their first request.

  • What does Qotbox cost a buyer?

    Sign-up is free. When you publish a request you pay a publishing fee by the number of days and a send fee by the number of suppliers, or choose a ready package. Fees come out of your service credits; there is no subscription and no commission on the deal.

  • What are service credits?

    A balance in your account that pays the platform's fees. You top it up when you need to; it cannot be withdrawn as cash or refunded.

  • What if I get no offers?

    If your request reaches its end date and no supplier has sent an offer, the full fee you paid goes back to your service balance automatically, ready for your next request.

  • How do I use Qotbox as a buyer?

    Send one RFQ, receive multiple offers from UAE suppliers, and compare them clearly before you decide.

  • How do I submit an RFQ?

    From the buyer portal: define the product, specs, and quantity, then send the request to the matching supplier network.

  • How does quote comparison work?

    After you submit a request, offers arrive in your account so you can review prices and details and choose without scattered follow-ups.

  • Do I need to install an app?

    No. The buyer portal works in the browser on your laptop or phone, with nothing to install.

  • Is the service available in the UAE?

    Yes. Qotbox is built for buyers across the UAE, with a focus on speed and clear purchasing decisions.

Send your first request today

Sign up free, describe what you need, and let suppliers compete for it.