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Platform guide

How Urban Procures Works

A simple guide for clients and vendors on using the platform.

For Clients / Contractors

Free to use
1
Create Account

Sign up as a client. No verification required — start posting immediately.

2
Get Quotes

Create project, attach BOQ/drawings, set deadline, receive vendor quotes.

3
Receive Quotes

Get structured line-item quotations from verified UAE suppliers.

4
Compare & Award

AI-assisted comparison, request revisions, award with full audit trail.

For Vendors / Suppliers

2.5% success fee
1
Register & Verify

Sign up, upload trade licence + VAT. Our team reviews within 24-48 hours.

2
Receive RFQs

Get matched to relevant categories. View RFQ details and documents.

3
Submit Quote

Upload PDF/Excel or enter line items directly. Use stock codes for fast quoting.

4
Win Projects

Get awarded, pay 2.5% (min AED 500) platform fee. Build your reputation.

For Manpower Supply

AED 1/hr/labour

Special pricing for manpower contracts:

  • Platform fee: AED 1 per hour per labourer
  • Calculated for the full contract duration
  • PDC cheque required (dated same as client payment)
  • Example: 10 workers × 3 months (720 hrs) = AED 7,200 platform fee

Fee Structure

General Projects

2.5%

or minimum AED 500, whichever is higher

Payable within 7 working days of award

Manpower Supply

AED 1

per hour per labourer

PDC cheque required

Identity Firewall

During the bidding process, vendor names are masked. Clients see bids without knowing who submitted them. After an award is made, names are revealed on the homepage as social proof.

This protects the platform's revenue model and ensures fair competition among vendors.