Glossary
RFI (Request for Information)
A request for information is a preliminary enquiry used to learn what suppliers can offer before a formal request is issued.
Where it appears in procurement
Buyers use an RFI to build a supplier longlist and understand capabilities, certifications and capacity. It usually has no pricing commitment.
Example
Before sourcing medical trays, a buyer asks candidate suppliers whether they hold ISO 13485 certification and which materials they process.
In Complyra
Much of what an RFI gathers (certifications, categories, regions) is already captured when a supplier registers and is reviewed on Complyra, so buyers can go straight to a compliant shortlist and an RFQ.