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Technical specification for cabinet tenders: what to define before RFQ

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Published: 2026-04-30

Quick answer

A checklist of points to structure before a cabinet RFQ or tender: function, dimensions, equipment, lock, colour and delivery.

Analysis and signals

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When this topic matters

A specification is needed when the purchase covers more than one model, several locations, colour requirements or later comparison of bids.

How to approach the buying decision

A good specification describes function, not just footprint. Dimensions, shelf count, lock type and colour make sense only after the stored asset and environment are defined.

Decision table

Criterion	What to check
Function	what is stored and by whom
Parameters	dimensions, interior, lock, colour
Logistics	quantities, locations, carrying-in, phases

Checklist before the RFQ

product family and role
dimensions in mm as height x width x depth
internal equipment and lock type
quantities, RAL colours, delivery place and carrying-in

How to prepare a quote request

The RFQ should describe the use case, required quantity, stored-item format, delivery location and room constraints. Metaf works in an RFQ model, so the commercial and technical response can compare configurations without public prices.

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FAQ

Does the specification need a specific model?

Not always. A family, function and required parameters may be enough, but a known model helps comparison.

Should prices be included in the RFQ?

No. Define scope and quantities. Metaf prepares an RFQ response without public site prices.

Related paths

Move from guidance to specific families, models and selection paths.

Selection paths

Select by asset type

Active archives and documents

A selection path for offices, public agencies and archives where rapid access to documents, order and repeatable configuration matter.

Select by application

Staff changing rooms and PPE storage

Locker-room, compartment and welfare-storage selection for workplaces, technical support areas and multi-user facilities.

Application sectors

Sector: public offices

Metal cabinets for public offices and administration

Cabinet selection for public offices and administrative teams where document workflow, accountability and order matter.

Sample models

SBM

Metal office cabinet Sbm 101 M lx

Sbm 101 M lx

Metal office cabinet Sbm 101 M lx is a Metaf solution for offices, public institutions, legal rooms, schools and public facilities, prepared for orderly storage of documents, binders and records in office environments. Key spec: Dimensions (H x W x D) mm: 1040 x 600 x 435 mm.

SBM

Metal office cabinet Sbm 102 M lx

Sbm 102 M lx

Metal office cabinet Sbm 102 M lx is a Metaf solution for offices, public institutions, legal rooms, schools and public facilities, prepared for orderly storage of documents, binders and records in office environments. Key spec: Dimensions (H x W x D) mm: 1040 x 800 x 435 mm. Variant code: SBM 02022303.

Next step

If the article helped narrow the topic, move to the catalog or prepare a request with specific models.

The most value comes from combining the knowledge base with the catalog and one quotation request. This allows the conversation with Metaf to start from a real shortlist instead of generalities.

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