DraftSupplierNegotiationResponses
Tracks supplier draft responses to negotiations (RFI, RFQ, auctions) before final submission, allowing iterative updates.
Columns
| Name | Type | Description |
| ResponseNumber [KEY] | Long | The unique identifier for the supplier's response, used to differentiate and reference individual responses in the negotiation. |
| ResponseDisplayName | String | A descriptive label for the response, such as 'Bid', 'Quote', or 'Response', providing context for the response's purpose. |
| ResponseIntent | String | Indicates whether the supplier's intent is to revise or copy an existing response. Accepted values are 'Copy' (to copy the existing response), 'Revise' (to update an existing response), and 'Null' (no change to the original response). |
| ResponseStatus | String | The current status of the response, such as 'Submitted', 'Under Review', or 'Closed', indicating the stage of the negotiation process. |
| PreviousResponseNumber | Long | The identifier for the previous response, used to default values from the earlier response into the current one, ensuring consistency in revisions. |
| OriginalResponseNumber | Long | The identifier for the original response in a series of revised bids, tracking the first submission in the sequence. |
| AuctionHeaderId | Long | The unique identifier for each negotiation, linking the response to a specific auction or negotiation event. |
| NegotiationTitle | String | The title given to the negotiation, defined by the category manager to summarize the purpose or scope of the negotiation. |
| Negotiation | String | The unique number that identifies the negotiation, allowing for tracking and referencing the negotiation across systems. |
| CloseDate | Datetime | The date when the negotiation stops accepting responses from suppliers, indicating the final deadline for submitting offers. |
| TimeRemaining | String | The remaining time until the negotiation is closed, typically displayed in days, hours, or minutes. |
| BuyerId | Long | The unique identifier for the user who created the negotiation, helping to link the negotiation to the buyer responsible for it. |
| Buyer | String | The name of the user who initiated the negotiation, providing accountability for the negotiation process. |
| BuyerEmail | String | The email address of the buyer who created the negotiation, used for communication and updates. |
| CompanyId | Long | The unique identifier for the buyer's company, linking the negotiation to the company responsible for it. |
| Company | String | The name of the company associated with the buyer, providing context for which organization is conducting the negotiation. |
| SupplierId | Long | The unique identifier for the supplier responding to the negotiation, helping to track which supplier provided the response. |
| Supplier | String | The name of the supplier who submitted the response to the negotiation, indicating the entity involved. |
| SupplierSiteId | Long | The identifier for the supplier site, allowing for differentiation between multiple locations of the same supplier. |
| SupplierSite | String | The name of the supplier site where the response originated, indicating the physical location of the supplier. |
| SupplierContactId | Long | The identifier for the supplier contact associated with the response, helping to track who from the supplier’s organization is responsible for the response. |
| SupplierContact | String | The name of the supplier contact who responded to the negotiation, used for follow-up communication. |
| TwoStageEvaluationFlag | Bool | Indicates whether a two-stage evaluation process is enabled for the negotiation. If true, it allows for both technical and commercial evaluation; if false, it is not enabled. |
| NegotiationDisplayName | String | A display name for the type of supplier negotiation, such as 'Solicitation' or 'Request for Proposals', providing a clear description of the negotiation type. |
| NegotiationCurrencyCode | String | The abbreviation of the currency used in the negotiation, such as 'USD' for US Dollars or 'EUR' for Euros. |
| NegotiationCurrency | String | The name of the currency used in the negotiation, for example, US Dollars or Euros. |
| ResponseAmount | Decimal | The total amount for all line items that the supplier offered prices for in their response, reflecting the total cost of their offer. |
| ResponseCurrencyCode | String | The abbreviation for the currency used in the supplier's response, indicating the currency in which the offer is made. |
| ResponseCurrency | String | The name of the currency used in the supplier’s response, such as US Dollars or Euros. |
| ResponseCurrencyPricePrecision | Decimal | The number of decimal places used for pricing in the response currency, specifying the precision of the supplier’s price. |
| ResponseValidUntilDate | Datetime | The date on which the supplier’s response expires, indicating the deadline for accepting the offer. |
| ResponseTypeCode | String | The abbreviation identifying the response type, such as primary or alternate. The list of valid values is available in the lookup table 'TYPE_OF_RESPONSE'. |
| ResponseType | String | The type of response submitted by the supplier, such as primary or alternate, defining whether the offer is the main or an alternative bid. |
| ReferenceNumber | String | An identification number used for the supplier's internal tracking of the response, helping the supplier reference the response internally. |
| NoteToBuyer | String | A message from the supplier to the buyer, typically containing additional context or clarifications regarding the response. |
| EvaluationStage | String | Indicates whether the response is part of the technical or commercial evaluation in a two-stage negotiation process. |
| PriceDecrement | Decimal | The minimum reduction in bid price required for a revised bid, ensuring that revised offers are lower than the original. |
| ProxyBidFlag | Bool | Indicates whether a proxy bid is allowed. If true, the system can automatically place bids on behalf of the supplier; if false, proxy bidding is not allowed. |
| ProxyDecrementType | String | The method by which the response price is reduced during the submission of a proxy bid, either by a flat amount or a percentage. |
| ProxyDecrementAmount | Decimal | The amount by which the response price is reduced during a proxy bid submission, based on the specified decrement type. |
| PartialResponseFlag | Bool | Indicates whether the supplier has submitted a partial response, meaning they did not bid on all lines or offered less than the requested quantity. |
| SurrogateResponseEnteredById | Long | The identifier for the buyer who created the surrogate response on behalf of the supplier, typically in situations where the supplier is unable to respond directly. |
| SurrogateResponseReceivedOn | Datetime | The timestamp when the buyer received the surrogate response from the supplier, such as via email or fax. |
| SurrogateResponseEntryDate | Datetime | The timestamp when the buyer entered the surrogate response into the system, representing when the response was formally recorded. |
| SurrogateResponseFlag | Bool | Indicates whether the buyer has entered a surrogate response on behalf of the supplier. If true, the response was entered by the buyer; if false, the supplier entered the response. |
| SurrogDraftLockPersonId | Long | The identifier for the buyer who locked the draft surrogate response for editing, preventing further changes until unlocked. |
| SurrogateDraftLockPerson | String | The name of the buyer who locked the draft surrogate response for editing, ensuring only authorized personnel can make changes. |
| SurrogDraftUnlockPersonId | Long | The identifier for the buyer who unlocked the draft surrogate response for editing, allowing further modifications. |
| SurrogateDraftUnlockPerson | String | The name of the buyer who unlocked the draft surrogate response for editing, enabling continued editing or final submission. |
| MethodOfResponseCode | String | An abbreviation that identifies the method by which the supplier submits the response, such as 'Fax', 'Email', or 'Online'. |
| MethodOfResponse | String | Specifies how the supplier submitted their response, with values like fax, email, or through an online portal. |
| DraftLocked | String | Indicates whether the draft response is locked for editing. If true, the response is locked; if false, the draft is unlocked for edits. |
| DraftLockedById | Long | The identifier for the supplier who locked the response draft, preventing further edits. |
| DraftLockedBy | String | The name of the supplier who locked the response draft, indicating who is responsible for the draft's final version. |
| DraftLockedByContactId | Long | The identifier for the supplier contact who locked the draft response, providing more specific details on who in the supplier organization is responsible. |
| DraftLockedByContact | String | The name of the supplier contact who locked the draft response, helping identify the point of contact for the response. |
| DraftLockedDate | Datetime | The date and time when the draft response was locked for editing, indicating when no further changes can be made. |
| DraftUnlockedById | Long | The identifier for the supplier who unlocked the previous draft response, allowing further edits. |
| DraftUnlockedBy | String | The name of the supplier who unlocked the previous draft response, indicating who authorized the edit. |
| DraftUnlockedByContactId | Long | The identifier for the supplier contact who unlocked the draft response, providing more details on who approved the unlocking. |
| DraftUnlockedByContact | String | The name of the supplier contact who unlocked the previous draft response, indicating the responsible person. |
| DraftUnlockedDate | Datetime | The date and time when the draft response was unlocked for editing, allowing modifications to be made before final submission. |
| CreatedBy | String | The user who created the row, providing accountability for data entry. |
| CreationDate | Datetime | The timestamp of when the row was created in the system, helping with audit tracking. |
| LastUpdateDate | Datetime | The timestamp of the last update to the row, used for tracking changes. |
| LastUpdatedBy | String | The user who last updated the row, providing accountability for changes made after the initial creation. |
| BidVisibilityCode | String | The abbreviation that specifies when the supplier can view competing response details. Values include 'Open', 'Sealed', or 'Blind', with accepted values defined in the lookup table. |
| ContractType | String | The type of contract associated with the negotiation, indicating whether it’s short-term or long-term. |
| DisplayBestPriceBlindFlag | Bool | Indicates whether the best price in blind negotiations can be displayed to suppliers. If true, the best price is visible; if false, it’s hidden. |
| RequirementInstructionText | String | Instructions for the supplier on how to respond to the requirements in the negotiation, helping ensure that the response aligns with expectations. |
| LinesInstructionText | String | Instructions for the supplier on how to respond to specific negotiation lines, providing additional guidance on the line items. |
| BuyerTransportFlag | Bool | Indicates whether the buying company is responsible for arranging transportation. If true, the buyer is responsible; if false, the supplier arranges transportation. |
| NegotiationType | String | The type of negotiation document, such as 'RFQ', 'RFI', or 'Auction', indicating the nature of the procurement process. |
| Finder | String | A search identifier used to locate specific supplier negotiation responses in the system. |
| EffectiveDate | Date | The date from which the negotiation response is considered effective, marking when it becomes valid for review or processing. |