When several suppliers quote the same requisition, comparing them by hand is where hours and margin disappear. Tidal lines up every quote against every requisition line, normalises the units, and shows you the best award instantly.
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Marine quote comparison software compares multiple supplier quotes for the same requisition, line by line, so a buyer can award the best price. Tidal reads each quote, matches it to the original lines, normalises units and pack sizes, and lets you award each line to the best supplier.
✓Lines every supplier quote up against every requisition line
✓Normalises units and pack sizes so prices compare fairly
✓Award line by line and assemble a split order automatically
✓Flags missing, substituted and excluded lines
Every supplier quote against every line
Tidal reads each returned quote, matches it back to the original requisition line, and lays the suppliers out side by side. Units and pack sizes are normalised, so kg versus lb or case versus piece no longer hides the real price, and missing or substituted lines are flagged rather than silently cheaper.
Award line by line, not quote by quote
The cheapest overall quote is rarely cheapest on every line. Tidal lets you award each line to the best supplier and assemble a split order automatically, with the IMPA codes and quantities carried through, so you capture the best price without a spreadsheet.
Every supplier quote against every requisition line, normalised and awardable per line.
From comparison to PO in one flow
Once you award, Tidal generates the purchase orders to each chosen supplier from the same data and carries the order through to invoice reconciliation. Whether you are a buyer comparing vendor quotes or a supplier checking your own competitiveness, it is one flow. Live in about a week, from $2,500 per month.
Leave your work email and the port or company you supply. We will set up a live demo on your own RFQs, no slideware. Live in about a week, from $2,500 per month.
✓ Quotes back in under 30 minutes
✓ IMPA and ISSA matching at over 90% first pass
✓ No spam, a reply within one business day
Frequently asked questions
What is quote comparison software?
It is software that compares multiple supplier quotes for the same requisition, line by line, so a buyer can award the best price. Tidal reads each quote, matches it to the original lines, normalises units and pack sizes, and supports awarding per line.
How does Tidal handle different units and pack sizes?
Tidal normalises each line to a common unit and pack size before comparing, so a price in kg is compared fairly against one in lb, or a case against a piece, and the true lowest cost is visible.
Can we split an order across suppliers?
Yes. You award each line to the best supplier and Tidal assembles the split order, generating a purchase order to each chosen vendor from the same line data.
Does it work for suppliers as well as buyers?
Yes. Suppliers use the same comparison to sanity-check their own quotes against competitor price levels before sending, protecting win rate and margin.
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