Document background
The Request For Offer (RFO) is a crucial business document used in Belgian commercial practice to formally solicit detailed proposals from potential suppliers or service providers. It serves as a pre-contractual document that bridges the gap between initial market research and final contract formation. Under Belgian law, this document must include specific elements to ensure legal compliance and transparency in commercial transactions. The RFO typically contains detailed technical specifications, commercial requirements, evaluation criteria, and response guidelines, allowing organizations to make informed decisions based on comparable offers. It is particularly important in ensuring compliance with Belgian pre-contractual information requirements and good faith negotiation principles, while also considering relevant EU regulations that might affect the transaction.
