Price comparison
Comparison of actual purchase prices with manufacturer market pricing.
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A free review of reinforcement cage and metal product purchases. We compare actual prices with manufacturer pricing, taking specifications, logistics and delivery terms into account.
A manufacturer's view of your procurement
Metal product prices depend on specifications, order volumes, deadlines and logistics. A useful comparison considers these factors together.
AST Group helps compare your purchases with a manufacturer's offer and identify potential savings. The analysis is based on calculations, manufacturing methods and agreed delivery terms.
Our product range
Purchases we review
We review past purchases within our product range free of charge.
- Flat and spatial reinforcement cages
- Bored pile reinforcement cages
- Welded mesh
- Embedded and bent elements
Purpose of the review
How we compare prices
- Market pricingWhether the purchase price reflects actual market levels.
- Delivery and logisticsDelivery terms, batch quantities and supply schedules.
- Product requirementsCompliance with GOST requirements and the scope of work.
What you receive
Potential overpayment calculation
Calculation of potential overpayment, where identified.
A substantiated price
A supply price based on your project's quantities and schedule.
Recommendations
Ways to optimise procurement without compromising quality or deadlines.
The review is confidential and does not judge employees' actions. We work only with figures, specifications and actual delivery terms.
Formally agreed by contract
Lock in a favourable price
If AST Group's price is more favourable than your current purchasing terms, we are ready to fix it in a supply contract.
For the entire projectFor a specific stageFor an agreed period up to 12 months
The fixed price applies provided agreed quantities and schedules are met. All terms are recorded in the supply contract.
For those responsible for project costs
Business owners and investorsClient-side project managersConstruction directorsInternal control and finance teams
How the review works
Provide the information
We agree the required information: specifications, actual purchase prices, quantities, schedules and delivery terms.
Compare the terms
We compare prices and product specifications, accounting for logistics and project requirements.
Discuss the results
We present calculations and recommendations. If our offer is more favourable, we discuss fixing the price in a contract.
Our approach
Supporting informed procurement
We consider GOST requirements, production capabilities, delivery logistics and manufacturer pricing to offer a solution for your project.
We check whether purchasing terms can be improved. Confirmation that your current price is already competitive is also a useful outcome.
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