Scoping an RFQ for a Computerized Flat Knitting Machine
Buyers should define knitting width, carriage speed, and knitting system in the RFQ, then separate required options from exclusions so suppliers quote comparable offers.
Start the RFQ by fixing the knitting width you need and asking each supplier to confirm the offered machine's width against your requirement. The reference information lists 52 in, but treat that as a catalog value to verify for the supplied model rather than an assumption.
Next, specify the knitting system and carriage arrangement. The reference describes a single carriage with two systems and a maximum carriage speed of 1.6 m/s. Ask suppliers whether these figures describe the base machine or a configured option, and request the conditions under which the speed applies. In a demonstration or acceptance test, you could require the machine to run the yarns you actually use and confirm the carriage speed achieved.
Build a clear options and exclusions list. State which items are mandatory, which are priced options, and which are excluded from the supplier's scope, such as installation, training, or spare parts. Ask each bidder to quote the same scope so offers can be compared line by line.
Before requesting a quote, confirm with the supplier the exact knitting width, knitting system, and carriage speed of the offered configuration, and get written confirmation of what the quotation includes and excludes.