Is it good to bid on instrument valves and process valves together?
Thread Content
Is it good to bid on instrument valves and process valves together? Personally, I think it’s better to keep them separate, as they are after all two different specialties. Moreover, these days few manufacturers of process valves are good at producing control valves as well. If they are bid on together, it cannot be ensured that good suppliers will be obtained for both types of valves. Please engage in active discussions!
It’s not very suitable. Generally, manufacturers do not produce process valves and instrument valves simultaneously; they belong to two different industries, unless an agent is sought.
It’s impossible for the manufacturers of these two types of valves to be the same company – shouldn’t they bid together and seek an agent? Instrument valve manufacturers do not produce process valves, as they are too complex; on the other hand, process valve manufacturers are reluctant to take on instrument valve projects, as it is too risky
Generally, companies that manufacture process valves do not produce instrument valves, unless it is done through outsourcing! Our factory also started working with control valves in 2006, but we still can’t compare with those used in heavy industry and process applications
It’s definitely not suitable to put them together in a single bidding process. Process valves can be purchased anywhere, but instrument valves are different; if both are ordered through an agent, the price will be at least 15% higher!
It is recommended to conduct separate tenders to obtain better technical services. If the number of instrument valves is small, it is recommended to bid on them together with the process valves. Since the quantity is small, manufacturers generally are reluctant to bid.
Let’s see what tactics the original poster uses If it’s a subcontracting arrangement, and the subcontracting bid is successful, then conducting the bidding process together is no problem. But if, as the other friends mentioned, the same manufacturer wins the bid, then that’s not possible; it simply won’t work!
If one part has a very low specific gravity, then I think it’s fine! But if the specific gravities are similar, I suggest keeping them separate!
I agree with you; since few manufacturers of process valves are capable of producing quality instrument control valves, it’s not appropriate to issue tenders for them together – they simply aren’t comparable.
They should be separated – process valves and control valves are two completely different concepts. Although some manufacturers in China produce both type of valves, the professionalism required for control valves is much higher than that for process valves. Unless your requirements are not stringent and anything that will do will suffice, in applications where high levels of control are needed, it’s essential to use higher-quality control valves; otherwise, you’ll face serious criticism!
It’s completely different – are you planning to create innovative results? ! . . . . . .