Supplier verification for controlled RFQs
SupplyForge uses supplier profile completeness, capability detail, approval evidence and verification maturity to support controlled supplier selection and buyer confidence.
Business profile
Suppliers should provide company name, contact email, location, region served, website, company number and VAT number where applicable.
Capability profile
Suppliers select services, materials, industries, machine/process details, lead-time expectations and maximum part-size information.
Approval profile
Suppliers can list approvals such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cyber Essentials, IATF 16949 and JOSCAR.
Badge meanings
| Signal | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verified business | The supplier profile has been reviewed by an admin and marked as verified. |
| Approved | The supplier has listed recognised approvals or certifications on its profile. |
| Capability detail | The supplier has added enough machine, process or capability detail to support buyer screening. |
| Response target | The supplier has stated a target response time for RFQs. |
Confidentiality and RFQ files
RFQ drawings, models and commercial details should be treated as confidential by users. Suppliers should only use RFQ information for legitimate quoting, technical review and fulfilment activity. Buyers remain responsible for deciding whether a drawing, model or specification can be shared with third-party suppliers.
Do not upload files that you are not authorised to share, export-controlled material unless properly authorised, malware, or content that infringes another party’s rights.
Important limitation
Verification signals support sourcing decisions, but they do not replace buyer due diligence, technical qualification, approval checks, commercial negotiation, credit checks or purchase-order controls.