Fire door procurement is an important cost expenditure in construction projects, especially large-scale projects need to be purchased in batches, how to control costs under the premise of ensuring product quality and compliance is the core issue of purchasers. The following are practical cost control tips from the dimensions of selection, procurement mode, and cooperation method to help purchasers achieve the procurement goal of "high quality and low price".
Precise selection to avoid over-configuration is the core of cost control. Different scenarios have different requirements for the grade, material, and function of fire doors, and blindly pursuing high-grade and high-end materials will lead to cost waste. For example, the storage area of industrial plants needs to choose Class A steel fire doors, but pipeline wells can choose Class C fire doors, without excessive upgrade of grades; For dry indoor environments, you can choose ordinary steel doors, and you don't need to spend extra money to choose stainless steel. Before purchasing, it is necessary to combine the building fire protection design drawings and usage scenarios, clarify the core parameters such as fire protection level, material, and opening method to avoid "high configuration and low use".
Bulk and centralized purchasing can reduce unit price costs. large-scale projects can adopt the bulk procurement model, sign a framework agreement with the manufacturer, lock in the unit price of the product, and enjoy the bulk purchase discount; Multiple projects can integrate procurement needs and adopt centralized procurement methods to improve bargaining power. For example, a commercial complex project purchased more than 200 fire doors in bulk, and by signing a bulk purchase agreement with Pilot Door Industry, the unit price was reduced by 15%-20% compared with the retail price, and at the same time, free delivery and installation guidance services were obtained to further reduce the comprehensive cost.
Choose the direct supply mode to reduce intermediate links. The traditional procurement model will increase the circulation cost through intermediate links such as dealers and agents, resulting in high purchase prices. Directly cooperating with manufacturers can save intermediate costs, and at the same time obtain more accurate product customization services and faster after-sales support. Pilot Door Industry supports the direct supply model of the project, provides ex-factory price quotations, and supports one-stop export services to avoid intermediate price increases and save costs for cross-border procurement customers.
Optimize customized solutions and reduce production costs. Customization does not mean high cost, and reasonable optimization of customization needs can control costs. For example, unify the size specifications of the door body to reduce the cost of mold replacement; Choose standardized hardware accessories to avoid the additional cost of special customized accessories; On the premise of meeting fire protection requirements, simplify the decoration process and reduce processing costs. Pilot Door Industry can provide customers with customized solution optimization suggestions, reduce production costs and maximize cost performance without affecting product performance and appearance.
In addition, the whole life cycle cost needs to be considered comprehensively when purchasing, rather than just focusing on the purchase unit price. Reliable fire doors have a long service life and low maintenance costs, which can avoid rework and replacement costs caused by product failures. Choose a manufacturer with complete warranty services, such as Pilot Gate Industry provides a five-year warranty and cross-border after-sales support, which can reduce later maintenance costs and achieve long-term cost savings.
