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What Is a Request for Information (RFI)?
A document a buyer issues early on to understand what the market can offer, gathering information for comparison rather than to make a purchase.
Why do buyers issue an RFI?
To understand what the market can offer, test ideas and gather information that helps shape a later tender.
Is responding to an RFI worth it?
Often yes. It helps the buyer understand what is possible and can influence a specification that suits your solution.
Is an RFI binding?
No. It is information gathering, not a procurement, and no contract is awarded on the basis of an RFI.
