Two door prices may cover very different scopes. A clear comparison separates the product, hardware, installation and delivery requirements before judging the total.
Use the same schedule
Give each bidder the same opening information and designer-approved requirements. Record revisions so a changed quantity or configuration does not become an unexplained price difference.
Separate included work
List the leaf, frame, finish, hardware, transport and installation. Note opening preparation, making good and site-measurement responsibilities. Ask bidders to explain exclusions in writing.
Compare support as well as price
Check lead time, warranty boundaries, spare-part access and documentation. A lower initial figure may leave additional work with the buyer. Compare the whole agreed package before issuing the order.
A practical comparison record
Use a shared record for what belongs in a fire-door cost comparison. Give each party the same project information and document revision. Keep equipment selection, site interfaces and commercial responsibilities visible as separate items.
| Review area | Record to request |
|---|---|
| Product | Complete assembly and hardware schedule |
| Site work | Opening preparation, fixing and finishing |
| Commercial | Quantities, delivery and applicable charges |
| Handover | Product records and installation acceptance |
Example to discuss with your team
A per-leaf price and a complete installed-opening price describe different packages. Ask bidders to price the same schedule and mark exclusions explicitly.
Before requesting a quotation
- Identify the project, site and current document revision.
- Send the same scope and clarification questions to each bidder.
- List exclusions, responsibilities and required handover records.
- Keep agreed changes in writing so the purchase order reflects the final scope.
A clear comparison records unresolved questions as well as confirmed items. Assign each question to a responsible party and keep its written response with the quotation. Revisit the comparison when the document revision or scope changes.
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This is a project-planning overview. The responsible qualified professional must determine the site-specific design and applicable requirements.