Platform guide
From RFQ to Delivered Parts
WeldLit Marketplace connects European buyers with verified metalworking suppliers — no emails, no spreadsheets, no chaos.
Post Your RFQ
Describe your project, upload drawings or 3D files, set your deadline and currency. Done in under 5 minutes.
Post RFQ →Matched Suppliers Respond
Our algorithm notifies suppliers whose capabilities match your requirements. They quote line-by-line — no guesswork.
Compare Quotes Side-by-Side
All quotes arrive in one structured comparison table. Filter by price, lead time, certifications and location.
Award & Order
Award the winning bid with one click. The supplier is notified instantly and you get a full audit trail.
NDA Protection
Enable confidentiality mode on any RFQ — suppliers must agree to an NDA before viewing your drawings and specs.
AI-Assisted RFQ
Upload a drawing and our AI extracts material grade, dimensions and process type automatically.
Full Document Trail
Every quote, message and file exchange is stored in one thread per RFQ — always auditable.
Create Your Profile
Register your company, list your manufacturing capabilities, certifications (ISO 9001, EN 1090…) and equipment.
Register →Receive RFQ Notifications
When a buyer posts an RFQ matching your capabilities, you get a notification. Browse all open RFQs anytime.
Submit Your Quote
Quote line-by-line with your price, lead time and remarks. Ask clarifying questions directly in the RFQ thread.
Win the Job
If your quote is selected, you receive an award notification. Confirm acceptance and agree delivery terms.
Visibility Boost
Complete profiles with verified certifications and equipment lists receive significantly more RFQ invitations.
Pan-European Reach
Buyers from across Europe search WeldLit by process type, location and certification — be discoverable.
Smart Notifications
Choose instant or digest notifications. Only get alerted for RFQs that match your actual capabilities.
End-to-end flow
What happens after you post an RFQ
RFQ Posted
You fill in project details and upload drawings. Our AI pre-fills material and process fields.
Suppliers Notified
Matched suppliers receive email + in-platform notification. Typically within minutes.
Q&A Round
Suppliers can ask clarifying questions in the RFQ thread. You answer once, all suppliers see it.
Quotes Come In
Before your deadline, suppliers submit structured line-item quotes with price, lead time and notes.
You Award
Compare side-by-side, award the winner. Losers are notified automatically.
Delivery & Docs
Coordinate delivery, upload certificates and close the order — all within WeldLit.
FAQ
Common Questions
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