From US$59, complex products from US$99. 3-5 working days for standard consumer goods.
Quick Facts
Timeline
3-5 working days for standard consumer goods
Price
From US$59, complex products from US$99
First enquiry needs
10 core fields
Deliverables
7 written outputs
The Problem This Service Solves
Supplier Search & Shortlist solves the point where online supplier directories contain many possible matches but too little structured information for a buyer to choose who should receive an RFQ. A buyer may have messages, screenshots, supplier claims or draft files, but still lack a usable decision record. This service converts those fragments into a scoped supplier search shortlist file so the next approval is based on written facts rather than chat history.
It is also useful when the buyer cannot compare answers because each supplier uses a different format. Qinggate structures the information around supplier relevance, factory/trader ambiguity, category mismatch and early payment-risk signals, records missing details and keeps third-party responsibilities separate from Qinggate's coordination role.
Who This Service Is For
Buyers who need a focused supplier pool before spending time on quote comparison.
Importers who want written confirmation before paying, sampling, producing or shipping.
Teams that need a China-side contact to organise supplier replies into a decision-ready format.
Companies that want a bounded task with a clear price, timeline and deliverable before committing to wider support.
When This Service Is Not the Right Fit
Projects that require legal advice, litigation, tax advice or customs rulings.
Buyers who expect a supplier, factory, logistics provider or inspection company to be controlled by Qinggate.
Requests that depend on promises of lowest price, recovery or supplier performance.
What We Need From You
First enquiry fields
Product or service needed
Product link or reference description
Expected quantity
Destination market
Customisation required
Target timing
Product brief or reference product
Reference images, drawings or competitor links described in text
Expected order quantity and possible repeat volume
Preference for factory, trading company or mixed supplier pool
Formal Project Materials
Requested after the initial review when relevant
Product brief or reference product
Reference images, drawings or competitor links described in text
Expected order quantity and possible repeat volume
Preference for factory, trading company or mixed supplier pool
Destination market and any buyer-side restrictions
Target lead time, quality level and budget signals
Supplier contact details and role of each contact
Current quotation, PI, PO or project file if available
Commercial decisions that already have written approval
Constraints that should pause the work before extra cost is created
What We Do
Build an initial pool of relevant Chinese supplier candidates
Check public product range, storefront focus and category match
Separate likely manufacturers, trading companies and mixed operators
Remove suppliers with obvious mismatch, inactive listings or unusual identity signals
Narrow the pool to three to five focused candidates for the next RFQ step
Record match reasons, product-fit notes and early risk flags for client review
Project Steps
01
1. Build an initial pool
Build an initial pool of relevant Chinese supplier candidates. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the supplier search & shortlist record matches the intended buying decision.
Check public product range, storefront focus and category match. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the supplier search & shortlist record matches the intended buying decision.
Separate likely manufacturers, trading companies and mixed operators. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the supplier search & shortlist record matches the intended buying decision.
Remove suppliers with obvious mismatch, inactive listings or unusual identity signals. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the supplier search & shortlist record matches the intended buying decision.
Narrow the pool to three to five focused candidates for the next RFQ step. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the supplier search & shortlist record matches the intended buying decision.
Record match reasons, product-fit notes and early risk flags for client review. The working record names the information source, the open question and the next client confirmation needed before the project moves forward.
Client confirms: Confirm whether the supplier search & shortlist record matches the intended buying decision.
Client approves the supplier search & shortlist scope before paid work starts.
Client confirms any supplier-facing message before it is sent when it changes commercial position.
Client approves final recommendations, unresolved risks and any next-step service conversion.
Deliverables
Supplier Longlist Summary
3-5 Supplier Shortlist
Public Source Links
Product Match Notes
Initial Risk Flags
Open Issue List
Recommended Next Step
Timeline
3-5 working days for standard consumer goods
Required documents or client approvals are missing.
A supplier does not reply, refuses to provide basic information or changes the commercial terms being reviewed.
A third-party quote, inspection booking, test requirement or logistics restriction requires client confirmation before further work.
Pricing
From US$59, complex products from US$99
Number of suppliers, SKUs, files or documents involved in the supplier search & shortlist scope.
Whether the product is standard, technical, regulated, customised or spread across many variants.
How complete the buyer's starting information is when the task begins.
Whether third-party providers must be compared, booked or briefed separately.
Third-party Costs
Paid sourcing databases or paid reports are not included unless approved separately.
Product cost, sample charges, tooling, testing, inspection, pickup, storage, freight, insurance, duties and destination fees stay outside Qinggate service fees unless a written proposal says otherwise.
What Is Not Included
Valid final quotations
On-site audit
Lowest-price guarantee
Guarantee that every candidate is a factory
Legal, tax, customs or regulatory opinions.
Guarantee of supplier truthfulness, supplier performance, production timing or shipment outcome.
Any unapproved third-party payment or cost paid on the client's behalf.
When the Scope May Change
The product, supplier list, SKU count, destination market or inspection scope changes after work starts.
New documents reveal a different legal entity, payment account, product specification or logistics constraint.
The client asks Qinggate to add negotiation, sample, production, inspection, logistics or rescue work outside the original task.
When the Project May Pause
Required documents or client approvals are missing.
A supplier does not reply, refuses to provide basic information or changes the commercial terms being reviewed.
A third-party quote, inspection booking, test requirement or logistics restriction requires client confirmation before further work.
Risks and Limitations
This service reduces confusion around supplier relevance, factory/trader ambiguity, category mismatch and early payment-risk signals, but it cannot remove every commercial or operational risk.
Public records, supplier files and third-party reports can be incomplete, outdated or inconsistent.
Final buying, payment, production and shipment decisions remain with the client unless a later written agreement states otherwise.
Related Services
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Product Sourcing Brief
Organise product requirements into a supplier-ready RFQ brief before supplier search begins.
What do I receive from Supplier Search & Shortlist?
You receive the written deliverables listed on this page, focused on supplier longlist summary and the decision points needed for this specific service.
Can this service guarantee the supplier will perform?
No. The service improves the quality of information and coordination, but supplier performance, third-party findings and shipment outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Can I start with this service before a full order?
Yes. The service is designed as a focused first step. If the project expands, the completed work can inform a later written proposal.
What happens if my documents are incomplete?
Qinggate records the missing items, explains why they matter and pauses supplier-facing or cost-generating actions until the necessary confirmation is available.
Are third-party fees included in the service price?
No. Paid sourcing databases or paid reports are not included unless approved separately. Any external cost must be confirmed separately before it is created.
Next step
Ready to discuss Supplier Search & Shortlist?
Share the product, supplier status, quantity, destination market and timing. We will identify the next practical step and reply from an official @qinggate.com address.
