PDFAl Ufq Est.
- Paper towels 30 × 46.50
- Waste bags 50 × 7.50
- Sanitiser 4 L 40 × 16.00
- Gloves 40 × 10.25
- Delivery SAR 150
Supplier quotes from any country, one clear purchase decision.
Send one request for quotation to suppliers in any country, read their replies however they arrive, compare them in one currency with the estimated landed cost, and award with a full audit trail.
No credit card. Suppliers reply through a link, with no registration or fees.
Quotes are read as suppliers send them
- Text message
- PDF file
- Photo of a printed quote
- Link form
MessageAl Madar Co.
- Prices include VAT
- Towels 49.45
- Bags 8.05
- Sanitiser 19.55, gloves 10.35
- Free delivery
PhotoAl Nibras Trading
- Towels 30 × 42 = 1,310
- Bags 50 × 6.80 = 340
- Sanitiser 40 × 18 = 720
- Delivery 100
- Total 2,470
Request 1042: cleaning supplies
Example with illustrative figures
| Item and quantity | Al Ufq | Al Madar | Al Nibras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper towels30 cartons | 46.50 | 43.00÷1.15 | 42.00 |
| Waste bags50 rolls | 7.50 | 7.00÷1.15 | 6.80 |
| Surface sanitiser40 units | 16.00 | 17.00 | 18.00 |
| Gloves40 boxes | 10.25 | 9.00 | Not priced |
| Delivery | 150 | Free | 100 |
| Total excl. VAT | 2,970.00 | 2,680.00 |
9.8%Al Madar is the lowest cost for a complete order, SAR 290 below Al Ufq. Its prices were converted to exclude VAT; Al Nibras's arithmetic was corrected and its quote set aside for a missing item.
From purchase request to purchase order
Five steps. At each one, this is what you do and what Eraad does. Nothing changes in how your suppliers deal with you.
- 1
Request
YouWrite what you need in your own words, or paste a list you received.
EraadExtracts the lines, quantities and units for you to review before anything is sent.
- 2
Send
YouChoose suppliers from your list, or add their numbers or emails, in any country.
EraadSends each supplier a private link. No supplier sees another supplier's prices.
- 3
Quotes
YouNothing. Suppliers reply the way they always have.
EraadReads every quote, normalises units, VAT and currency, and flags errors and gaps.
- 4
Decision
YouReview the comparison and choose; the authorised approver signs off.
EraadProposes the lowest cost for a complete order and records the reason for the choice.
- 5
Purchase order
YouSend the purchase order to the winning supplier.
EraadIssues the order and keeps the complete record of the process for review.
What we check in every quote
These are the places where a manual comparison usually goes wrong. Eraad checks them in every quote before the sheet reaches you.
VAT
We tell prices that include value-added tax from those that do not, and compare everything excluding VAT.
Units and quantities
Cartons against pieces, litres against gallons. We convert to the unit of your request, and ask you when a conversion is uncertain.
Arithmetic
We multiply quantity by price and add up the total ourselves, and show the difference if there is one, instead of trusting the supplier's figure.
Missing items
A quote that does not price every line is shown as partial, and is never presented as the cheapest.
Delivery and terms
Delivery charges, lead time and payment terms are part of the comparison, because they are part of the real cost.
Usual price
We place the quoted price next to the median paid recently for the same item in similar purchases, whenever there is enough data.
Buying across borders, compared on one basis
A quote in US dollars, FOB Shanghai, with six weeks of production is not the same number as a quote in riyals, delivered to your site next week. Eraad puts them on one line so you can compare them.
One currency
Suppliers quote in their own currency. Every amount is converted to riyals with a reference exchange rate that is shown with its date, and that you can override with your bank's rate before you decide.
Estimated landed cost
For each Incoterm, Eraad estimates what you still pay after the quoted price: freight and insurance, customs duty by tariff code, import VAT, clearance and port fees. Each component is labelled as an estimate with the basis behind it.
Terms made comparable
Incoterm, country of origin and lead time are read from each quote and shown side by side, so a lower unit price does not hide a longer wait or a customs bill you were not expecting.
Exchange rates and landed-cost components are estimates based on reference tables that you can review and adjust. Eraad does not book freight, clear customs or move money; it shows you the full cost before you award.
A screen for each party in the purchase
The buyer follows up, the approver decides, and the supplier replies from a phone. Each sees only what concerns them.
Purchase requestsThis week
Cleaning supplies for the head office
REQ-1042, sent to 3 suppliers
Cables and breakers for the warehouse
REQ-1041, sent to 4 suppliers
HVAC filters for the branches
REQ-1039, supplier: Advanced Cooling
Plumbing tools for maintenance
REQ-1038, awaiting your review
Purchase order PO-0318Awaiting your approval
3,082.00SAR incl. VAT
- Supplier
- Al Madar Co.
- Request
- Cleaning supplies, 4 lines
- Reason
- Lowest cost for a complete order out of 3 quotes
- Created by
- Sara Al-Otaibi
Above the direct approval limit (SAR 2,500), so it needs your approval.
Approve purchase orderReject
Request for quotation from Al Ruwad Co.Reply by Thursday 2 pm (Riyadh time)
Paper towels, 30 cartons43.00
Waste bags, 50 rolls7.00
Surface sanitiser, 40 units17.00
Gloves, 40 boxes9.00
Submit quote
Sent through Eraad on behalf of the buyer. No other supplier sees your quote.
A financial decision, with fixed controls
These rules are built into the system itself. No setting changes them.
- The decision is yours
- Eraad compares and proposes. It never awards or issues a purchase order without an explicit action by an authorised user.
- Quotes stay confidential
- Each supplier sees only the request and their own quote. One supplier's prices are never shown to another, in any form.
- We never handle money
- Payment happens directly between you and your suppliers. Eraad does not receive or hold any funds.
- Two-person approval
- Require a second person to approve anything above an amount you set, and prevent anyone from approving their own request.
- How quotes are read
- Quote text is read by HUMAIN language models after personal data is masked. Arithmetic, conversion and ranking follow fixed rules, not the model's judgement.
- Data isolation
- Each organisation's data is isolated. The price index shows only medians, and only when at least three organisations and three suppliers are behind them, with no names.
A monthly subscription, no commission on your purchases
Prices are in Saudi riyals and exclude VAT. Suppliers pay nothing on any plan.
Basic
For a small buying team
1,500SAR per month
- 3 users
- 40 requests for quotation per month
- Unlimited suppliers
- Comparison and purchase orders
- Basic spend reports
BusinessTrial plan
For procurement with approval levels
4,000SAR per month
- 10 users
- 200 requests for quotation per month
- Two-person approval with amount limits
- Usual-price index
- Spend reports and the full record
Enterprise
For organisations with several sites
9,000SAR per month
- Unlimited users and requests
- Everything in Business
- API access
- Single sign-on
- A dedicated environment for your organisation
The 14-day trial runs on the full Business plan, with no credit card.
Common questions
Not answered here? Write to hello@eraad.sa
Do suppliers need to register with Eraad?
No. A supplier receives a private link for the request, opens it on a phone, and types prices or uploads the quote as a file or photo. No account and no fees.
Can suppliers outside Saudi Arabia quote?
Yes. They receive the same private link, in English or Arabic, and quote in their own currency and Incoterm. You see every quote converted to riyals with a dated reference rate and an estimated landed cost, so quotes from different countries are compared on one basis.
What if Eraad reads a number wrongly?
A quote that could not be read clearly is marked as needing confirmation and stays out of the comparison until you review it and correct the figures. The original quote stays attached so you can go back to it.
Does Eraad choose the supplier for me?
No. It proposes the lowest cost for a complete order and explains why. The award happens only with your approval, and the approver's if you have enabled that.
Are the exchange rates and landed costs live?
No. Exchange rates come from a reference table shown with its date, and landed-cost components are estimates from tariff and fee tables that you can review and adjust. Eraad does not book freight or clear customs.
Is Eraad suitable for public-sector buyers?
Eraad is designed for private-sector procurement. Saudi government tenders run through the Etimad platform under its own rules, and Eraad does not replace it.
What happens to our data if we cancel?
You request a copy of your requests, quotes and purchase orders, and your organisation's data is then deleted. This commitment is written into the subscription agreement.
Try Eraad on your next purchase request
Create the account, add your suppliers, and send the first request. The comparison builds itself as the quotes arrive.