Build a supplier-ready cold-chain RFQ in 6 minutes.
One structured brief. Routed to our vetted global network of refrigeration and cold-storage suppliers. Free for buyers.
- Step 1Project scope
- Step 2Commercial qualification
- Step 3Capacity & temperature
- Step 4Budget & scope
- Step 5Your contact details
- Step 6Review & send
- • Country / site location
- • Cooling / storage capacity
- • Target temperature
What to include and how quotes are matched
A good RFQ takes ~6 minutes. The more precise your inputs, the more comparable the quotes you'll get back.
Category, industry, country and site. Tells suppliers what you're actually building and where — climate, permits and logistics all depend on it.
Storage volume (m³ / pallets / tons), daily in-out throughput and annual production. Drives refrigeration load, racking and MHE sizing.
Storage temperature bands, product mix and humidity targets. Determines refrigerant strategy (NH₃, CO₂, HFO) and envelope class.
Indicative budget range and whether you need financing. Lets us match suppliers and financing partners at the right project tier.
Target commissioning date and current project stage (concept, FEED, tender, ready-to-build). Filters suppliers who can actually deliver in your window.
What you need: equipment only, EPC turnkey, engineering, installation, maintenance. Prevents mismatched quotes.
- Your RFQ is normalised and translated into English for global distribution.
- We shortlist vetted manufacturers, EPC contractors and financing partners by category, capacity, country and project tier.
- Suppliers receive a structured brief — not your contact details — and submit comparable, apples-to-apples quotes.
- You get a neutral comparison shortlist (typically 3–7 suppliers) with pricing, lead time, references and technical notes.
- ColdMatch stays supplier-neutral throughout — no kickbacks, no preferred vendors, no obligation to accept any offer.
RFQ Builder — FAQ
What is an RFQ and why use ColdMatch's RFQ builder?+
A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is the structured document buyers send to suppliers to receive comparable, apples-to-apples price offers. ColdMatch's RFQ builder guides you through capacity, temperature class, budget and timeline in 6 minutes, produces a supplier-ready brief, and routes it to matching cold-chain manufacturers, EPC contractors and equipment vendors in our vetted global network.
Is the RFQ builder really free?+
Yes. ColdMatch is free for buyers. There is no sign-up, no credit card and no obligation. We are paid by suppliers only after you accept an offer and close a project — the sourcing service, RFQ distribution and shortlist are always free.
Which languages does the RFQ builder support?+
The RFQ builder runs in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, Japanese and Korean. Your inputs are translated into English for supplier distribution, and you receive quote comparisons back in your language.
How fast will I receive quotes after submitting the RFQ?+
ColdMatch contacts matching suppliers within one business day. Most buyers receive their first competitive offers within 2 to 5 business days and a full comparison shortlist of 3 to 7 vetted suppliers within 7 to 10 business days, depending on scope and country.
What projects can I RFQ through ColdMatch?+
Cold rooms, freezer rooms, blast freezers, IQF and spiral tunnels, ammonia (NH₃) and CO₂ industrial refrigeration plants, chillers, GDP pharma cold storage, modular cold storage, reefer containers, cold-chain logistics and full turnkey EPC projects from €50,000 to €500M+.