Checklist for Landscape Quotation Comparison
We set out below the essential key issues to be considered when comparing quotations from other Landscape Product suppliers.
You are strongly advised not to buy on price alone.

	Melcourt	Other
Product Specification Describe your product as follows:- Material type i.e. bark, wood, sand, etc. Origin Norminal particle - millimetres Dust and fine content - % Wood content - % How much product settlement would be expected within 30 days of installation? Does your product comply with all relevant British and European Standards?	See Technical Information Sheet       Yes	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Yes/No
Independent Product Testing Have your products been fire tested in accordance with the requirements of BS 4790:1987 ? Can I have copies of genuine test certificates, as proof ? What did the tests show?	Yes Yes	Yes/No Yes/No
Product Samples Can I have clearly labelled typical product samples? Would the sample match the quality of the material delivered to site? If it doesn't, will the delivered load be rejected?	Yes Yes Yes	Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
Product Volume Are your product volumes calculated using the 'Bulk Density Method' as set out in European Standards BS EN 12579:2000 and BS EN 12580:2000 ? If not, what system do you use? Do you state a product volume guarantee? If so, what?	Yes     Yes -0/+5%	Yes/No     Yes/No
Product Availability and Delivery Can I choose the type of delivery vehicle, e.g. tipping, walking floor or flat bed lorry? Can I have my order bulk loose or pre-packed? Can you deliver my order within 48 working hours? Will you deliver within an hour of that requested? Do you have a facility for part vehicle loads or top-up quantities?	Yes   Yes Yes Yes Yes	Yes/No   Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
Supplier Credibility Do you have the resources to fulfil my requirements? Do you belong to the recognised industry trade association i.e. The British Landscape Industries (BALI)? Would you be able to provide full technical support if I had a problem on site? Do you have adequate Product Liability Insurance? Do you work to a recognised industry Code of Practice?	Yes Yes   Yes   Yes Yes	Yes/No Yes/No   Yes/No   Yes/No Yes/No
Price In what units of measure is the price quoted? e.g. cubic metres, cubic yards, tonnes, litres, loads, per bag. Does the price include VAT? Have you given me a quotation or an estimate? Does the price include delivery to site? For how long is the quotation valid? What are the payment terms? Can I have the quotation in writing?	See Quotation   No See Quotation See Quotation See Quotation See Quotation Yes	.....   Yes/No ..... ..... ..... ..... Yes/No
Best Value Does your quotation fulfil all of my 'Best Value' criteria?

Only after you have carefully considered all the above points, are you in a position to decide with which supplier to place your order.

Don't compromise on quality and value for money. . . . we hope you choose Melcourt.