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Quotes are only comparable once every cost the buyer will incur is loaded onto them. A lower unit price frequently loses on an evaluated basis after freight, duty, tooling amortisation and inspection costs are added, which is why award decisions should use total evaluated cost rather than headline price.
Evaluated total
Evaluated total = Quantity x Unit price + Additional evaluated costs
Award rule
Award to the lowest evaluated total cost, not the lowest unit price
Payment terms value, minimum order quantity effects, qualification and tooling cost, expected rejection rate and any lead-time-driven safety stock.
For a full award decision, yes — combine evaluated cost with a weighted scorecard so non-price factors are visible rather than argued informally.