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HumphreyJ

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Hi

Just wanted to find out after submitting a quote to a government department and after being awarded the contract can a supplier supply generic cartridges instead of the original cartridge, as the quotation request did not clearly specify if they needed generic or original.

Can I be blacklisted for supplying generics, the price difference is very significant .

Looking forward to your replies
 
HumphreyJ said:
Hi

Just wanted to find out after submitting a quote to a government department and after being awarded the contract can a supplier supply generic cartridges instead of the original cartridge
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Did they approve the items on your quote, and what was the items?
 
Given that its gov I'd imagine it'll be a surprise if you deliver any kind of cartridges whatsoever.
 
If the quote (and tender) even referred to a brand - then supply the brand and NOT the generic.

If you are still in any doubt, contact the lead in the government department.

Otherwise - you might well rephrase the question to read "Do I want to still be in business next week?"
 
A) You order a cheese burger at a restaurant, you get chicken.

B) You tell the waiter get me any burger, you get chicken.

Who is at fault in each scenario for not getting whats wanted.
 
The purchase order refers to a printer model, not the brand of the cartridge will they even know the difference
 
HumphreyJ said:
The purchase order refers to a printer model, not the brand of the cartridge will they even know the difference
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Yes, but the printer model has a clear indication to use an 'recommended' cartridge. Contact the department and ask the decision maker(s) on what their stationary/consumables inventory list state to be used in accordance with the printer model, and whether you may substitute the recommended cartridge with another compatible generic cartridge.

Don’t you guys have a guideline or agreed to terms with the department?
 
Fulcrum29 said:
Yes, but the printer model has a clear indication to use an 'recommended' cartridge. Contact the department and ask the decision maker(s) on what their stationary/consumables inventory list state to be used in accordance with the printer model, and whether you may substitute the recommended cartridge with another compatible generic cartridge.

Don’t you guys have a guideline or agreed to terms with the department?
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Muni I have dealt with usually specified original or generic. Also get to add more markup on the higher price cartridge.
 
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I will advise you to not resurrect old threads and make inane remarks on them. It could be detrimental to your stay here.
 
koeksGHT said:
Muni I have dealt with usually specified original or generic. Also get to add more markup on the higher price cartridge.
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Yes, but the OP submitted a quote which was approved (by being awarding with a contract), he is expected to deliver the items he had quoted on, Ts & Cs apply – the whole thing about errors and omissions. Since the CPA, quotes shouldn’t be played with… These contracts are usually in detail, that is why I asked about a guideline or any terms.
 
koeksGHT said:
Muni I have dealt with usually specified original or generic. Also get to add more markup on the higher price cartridge.
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I quoted on originals boss, Just want to make a bit more money by supplying generics
 
Also factor into your quote that government takes an exceptionally long time to pay accounts.

If you are using credit to finance your stock purchase (ie overdraft) then be aware that when you eventually get paid you might find the interest on your credit has wiped out all profit.

From past experience, I do not do business with government anymore.

When I did supply under a few tenders many years ago, the average time from delivery to payment receipt was 120 days.

This was pre-1994 so I do not know what it is like now.

Perhaps some forumites who supply to government departments now can tell us how long it takes to get paid ?
 
HumphreyJ said:
I quoted on originals boss, Just want to make a bit more money by supplying generics
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The ethical manner in to approaching such agreements are to provide two quotations, one quotation on the real deal and another quotation on a generic but compatible solution. Both quotes supplied with the relevant notes. They will need to approve one, basically you are providing them with an option between two solutions. This is good business practice in this sense.
 
A) The waiter is at fault
B) the customer is at fault

its good you agree with me, they did not specify therefore I can be greedy and make a few extra bucks plus its December
 
Indigogirl said:
If the quote (and tender) even referred to a brand - then supply the brand and NOT the generic.

If you are still in any doubt, contact the lead in the government department.

Otherwise - you might well rephrase the question to read "Do I want to still be in business next week?"
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I will definitely contact them first before doing anything
 
Fulcrum29 said:
The ethical manner in to approaching such agreements are to provide two quotations, one quotation on the real deal and another quotation on a generic but compatible solution. Both quotes supplied with the relevant notes. They will need to approve one, basically you are providing them with an option between two solutions. This is good business practice in this sense.
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I am not thinking ethics now, am thinking of my pocket they did not specify cant I chose what to supply?
 
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