Procurement
The complete buying cycle on Ataam
From the first request to the last delivery: request the service you need with a form made for it, buy from several suppliers in one order, negotiate before awarding and change the order after acceptance without cancelling it — every step recorded for both parties.
Available now in the dashboard
- «Request the service» for fourteen services with dedicated forms
- BoQ import from Excel
- One cart for several suppliers
- Addenda, best and final offers and change orders
«Request the service» from the service page itself
Every catalog service has a request button with a form that fits it, sent to the provider as a direct RFQ — and you may open it to other providers in your area to compare.
Equipment rental
Equipment type and units, rental duration by hour, day or month, with or without operator, and who pays for fuel.
Labs and testing
The tests, number of samples and standard (ASTM or SASO), and whether the lab collects samples on site.
Maintenance and spare parts
The equipment or asset and the issue, with an «urgent» option and the visit date.
Waste and debris removal
Waste type, volume per pickup, frequency (once, daily, weekly or monthly) and the number of pickups.
Engineering consultancy
The scope, the deliverables and the duration in months.
Subcontract works
The scope and duration, so the subcontractor quotes on the request directly.
Worker housing and transport
Number of workers, housing type and period, with optional catering and transport.
Temporary site setup
An item list (cabins, temporary power and water, fencing, guards) with quantities and duration.
Import and customs clearance
Country of origin, goods, weight or volume, Incoterm and shipping mode; clearance is carried out by independent licensed customs brokers, not by Ataam.
Quantity surveying and estimating
The scope, project drawings and final deadline, then import the BOQ into your project after the award.
Occupational safety (HSE)
Consultancy, training, audit, an on-site safety officer or a safety plan.
Land surveying
The type of survey, the area and the deliverables you need.
Facility management after handover
Building type, services and contract length in months.
Permit expediting services
Transaction types and plot number; the provider is a private business acting on your behalf, not a government body.
One cart for several suppliers
Add to cart
From the product page with the quantity you need, checked against the minimum order quantity.
Grouped by supplier
Each supplier has its subtotal and VAT (15%, or 0% when not registered); any problem shows under the item: expired price or below the minimum.
One order per supplier
One location and one set of terms; a separate purchase order per supplier in one click.
Or an RFQ
Turn the cart into an RFQ with the same lines to negotiate the price before buying.
Import your bill of quantities from Excel
Upload the consultant's BoQ as it is into an RFQ or a subcontract tender — instead of typing hundreds of items by hand.
Upload the file
xlsx or csv with Arabic or English headers, or download the Arabic / English template with ready examples.
Columns mapped automatically
We detect the header row, item no., description, unit, quantity, specification and estimated rate — save the mapping as a template for your next files.
Preview and fix
Sections stay sections, sub-total and carried-forward rows are ignored, merged cells, Arabic digits and units (m² / sqm, lm, ton) are understood; every error is shown next to its row so you fix it in place.
A catalog category per item
We suggest the best Ataam catalog category for each item so it reaches the right suppliers; accept, change it or keep the item as free text.
Comparison to Excel
Once quotations arrive, export your BoQ with each supplier's price per line, the lowest price highlighted and totals incl. VAT.
Negotiate before awarding
An RFQ does not freeze once published, and the decision stays yours.
Addendum after publishing
Change a quantity or specification, add a line or extend the closing; every invited supplier is notified and sees its quotation predates the addendum.
Best and final offer (BAFO)
Ask your shortlist for a last round with a reply deadline — even after the RFQ closed — and compare each total before and after.
Compare, then award
Compare quotations side by side and award fully or partly; the purchase order is issued automatically.
The purchase order after acceptance
Change orders
Change a quantity, price or required date with the other party's agreement; the revision number goes up and every change stays in the history with before / after values.
Supplier acceptance window
Set the days in «Purchasing settings»: the supplier is reminded before it ends, then the order is cancelled automatically so you can order elsewhere.
Delivery linked to transport
Link a delivery to a transport request: the vehicle and driver flow in automatically, the delivery is dispatched at pickup and you are asked to record the receipt on arrival.
Payment happens outside the platform
Ataam organises and records requests, quotations, orders and deliveries; payment is made directly between the parties or through licensed payment providers, and Ataam never holds client funds.
Frequently asked questions
Which services have «Request the service»?
Equipment rental, maintenance and spare parts, engineering consultancy, labs and testing, waste and debris removal, subcontract works, worker housing and transport, temporary site setup, import and customs clearance (carried out by independent licensed brokers, not by Ataam), quantity surveying and estimating, occupational safety, land surveying, facility management after handover, and permit expediting (private service providers, not government bodies). Labour supply and transport have «Request labour» and «Request transport».
Does a service request reach only one provider?
It goes straight to the provider whose page you opened, and you can choose to also open it to verified providers in your area for competing quotations.
Can I buy from several suppliers in one order?
Yes. Add products from different suppliers to the cart, then «Issue purchase orders»: a separate order per supplier at the current prices.
What happens if the supplier does not accept the purchase order?
It is reminded before the window you set ends (3 days by default), then the order is cancelled automatically, both parties are notified and you can order from another supplier.
How do I change a purchase order after acceptance?
With a change order: propose the new quantity, price or date with a reason; the other party accepts or rejects it, and every change stays in the revision history.
Is a best and final offer mandatory for suppliers?
No. It is a request to improve the offer before a deadline; a supplier who does not answer keeps its previous quotation, and awarding is your decision.
Can I upload the BoQ exactly as I received it from the consultant?
Yes. Upload an xlsx or csv file with Arabic or English headers; columns, sections and units are detected automatically and you fix the errors shown next to the rows before importing. Save old xls files as xlsx first.
How many items can I import?
Up to 2,000 items per file. By plan: Basic 50 items and 3 imports a month, Financial 500 items, Complete unlimited. Preview and fixes do not count — only a confirmed import does.
Do suppliers see the estimated rate in my BoQ?
No. The estimated unit rate stays yours alone and appears in the quotation comparison file next to the suppliers’ prices.
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