RFQ Platform - Request for Quotation System

A comprehensive Strapi-based platform for managing Request for Quotations (RFQs) between buyers and vendors, with Saudi Arabian compliance features.

🚀 Features

Phase 1: Core Platform Foundation (Implemented)

Content Types

• Users: Extended Strapi user authentication system
• Buyers: Comprehensive buyer profiles with company information
• Vendors: Detailed vendor profiles with specialties and ratings
• RFQs: Request for Quotation management with categories and keywords
• Bids: Vendor bid submissions with proposals and pricing

User Authentication & Roles

• Buyer Role: Can create RFQs, view bids, award contracts
• Vendor Role: Can submit bids, view RFQs, manage proposals
• Admin Role: Full CRUD access to all data
• Email-based registration with role assignment

Core RFQ Functionality

• ✅ RFQ creation and validation
• ✅ Bid submission and management
• ✅ Award process implementation
• ✅ File upload support for documents
• ✅ Status tracking (draft, published, closed, awarded)

Navigation & URLs

• ✅ Universal RFQ URLs: /rfq/{id}/{title}
• ✅ User profile URLs: /profile/{id}
• ✅ Main navigation with categories dropdown
• ✅ User authentication modals
• ✅ Responsive design

Saudi Arabian Compliance

• ✅ VAT Number validation (15 digits starting with '3')
• ✅ Commercial Registration validation (10 digits)
• ✅ National Address validation (8 digits)
• ✅ Support for additional numbers (AVL, NWC, SE, MODON)

📁 Project Structure

src/
├── api/
│   ├── buyer/           # Buyer content type
│   ├── vendor/          # Vendor content type  
│   ├── rfq/            # RFQ content type
│   └── bid/            # Bid content type
├── policies/           # Custom access policies
│   ├── is-buyer.ts
│   ├── is-vendor.ts
│   └── is-owner-or-admin.ts
└── extensions/         # Strapi extensions

public/
├── index.html          # Main landing page
├── assets/
│   ├── css/main.css   # Platform styles
│   └── js/main.js     # JavaScript functionality
└── favicon.png

config/
├── plugins.ts          # Plugin configurations
├── middlewares.ts      # Middleware stack
└── database.ts         # Database configuration

🛠️ Installation & Setup

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Start development server:

   npm run develop

3. Access the application:

   • Admin Panel: http://localhost:1337/admin
   • Frontend: http://localhost:1337
   • API: http://localhost:1337/api

📋 API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/register - User registration
• POST /api/auth/local - User login
• GET /api/users/me - Get current user

Buyers

• GET /api/buyers - List buyers
• POST /api/buyers - Create buyer profile
• GET /api/buyers/:id - Get buyer details

Vendors

• GET /api/vendors - List vendors
• POST /api/vendors - Create vendor profile
• GET /api/vendors/:id - Get vendor details

RFQs

• GET /api/rfqs - List RFQs
• POST /api/rfqs - Create RFQ (buyers only)
• GET /api/rfqs/:id - Get RFQ details
• POST /api/rfqs/:id/award - Award RFQ to vendor

Bids

• GET /api/bids - List bids
• POST /api/bids - Submit bid (vendors only)
• GET /api/bids/:id - Get bid details

🔐 Security & Permissions

Role-Based Access Control

• Buyers: Can create RFQs, cannot submit bids
• Vendors: Can submit bids, cannot create RFQs
• Admins: Full access to all resources

Validation Features

• Email verification for registration
• Saudi compliance number validation
• File upload restrictions and validation

🌟 Key Features Implemented

1. Content Management

• Comprehensive content types for all platform entities
• Relationships between buyers, vendors, RFQs, and bids
• Rich text support for descriptions and proposals
• File attachment capabilities

2. User Management

• Role-based authentication system
• Profile management for buyers and vendors
• Saudi Arabian business registration validation
• Email-based registration workflow

3. RFQ Workflow

• Complete RFQ lifecycle management
• Bid submission and evaluation process
• Award mechanism for selecting vendors
• Status tracking throughout the process

4. Frontend Interface

• Responsive web design
• Modern UI with navigation system
• Authentication modals
• Real-time statistics display

📈 Future Development (Phase 2 & 3)

Phase 2: User Experience & Features

• Dashboard development
• Advanced search functionality
• Internal communication system
• Favorites and dispute systems

Phase 3: Compliance & Optimization

• Enhanced admin dashboard
• WebSocket notifications
• Performance optimization
• Security review

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🚀 Getting started with Strapi

develop

Start your Strapi application with autoReload enabled.

npm run develop

build

Build your admin panel.

npm run build

start

Start your Strapi application with autoReload disabled.

npm run start

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Built with Strapi v5.23.1 | Saudi Arabian Business Compliance Ready