Small Business
$5,000 – $20,000
Single SKU packaging design + run
Scope brief
Overview
Use this RFQ when you need providers to quote for Packaging Design & Production — with clear scope, deliverables, timeline, and evaluation criteria.
When To Use This RFQ
Objectives
- Launch or refresh product packaging
- Meet retail and regulatory requirements
- Optimize production costs at scale
- Align packaging with brand system
Typical Projects
- FMCG packaging
- Retail private label
- Gift packaging
- Structural design
Ideal Buyer
Brand, product, and procurement teams.
Common Deliverables
- Structural design
- Artwork
- Print proofs
- Production run
Ready-to-Copy Scope of Work
Project: Packaging Design & Production
Category: Printing & Signage
Scope of Work:
1. Product specs, dimensions, materials, and regulatory labels.
2. Structural design and dieline development.
3. Graphic design aligned with brand guidelines.
4. Print-ready artwork and proof approval.
5. Production coordination with quality benchmarks.
6. Delivery to warehouse or co-packer.
Quotation must include: fee, deliverables, timeline, team structure, assumptions and exclusions.
Deliverables Checklist
- Structural dieline
- Packaging artwork
- Print proofs
- Production samples
- Bulk production
- QC report
Timeline Template
Week 1–3
Design and structural
Design approval
Week 4
Proofs and samples
Sample sign-off
Week 5–7
Production and delivery
Delivery confirmation
Budget Guidance (USD)
Mid Market
$20,000 – $60,000
Product line packaging program
Enterprise
$60,000 – $200,000+
Retail-ready multi-SKU production
Indicative USD ranges for Egypt, KSA, and UAE (2025–2026 market research). Egypt is often 40–70% lower than Dubai/Riyadh upper tiers. Ad spend, MOQ, licensing, and VAT usually excluded.
Vendor Evaluation Matrix
| Criteria | Weight | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Capability | 25% | Rate 1–5 | |
| Industry Experience | 20% | Rate 1–5 | |
| Price | 20% | Rate 1–5 | |
| References | 15% | Rate 1–5 | |
| Response Time | 10% | Rate 1–5 | |
| Support | 10% | Rate 1–5 |
Common Mistakes
Regulatory labels missing +
Include nutrition/legal label requirements.
Material specs vague +
Define substrate, finish, and barrier needs.
Color proof on wrong substrate +
Proof on production material.
MOQ not confirmed +
State minimum order quantities per SKU.
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What is a Packaging Design & Production RFQ template? +
A Packaging Design & Production RFQ template is a ready-to-use procurement document with scope, deliverables, timeline, and evaluation criteria — so you can collect comparable quotations from verified service providers.
How do I use this Packaging Design & Production RFQ template on Entasher? +
Click "Use This Template Online" to open the Entasher RFQ form with scope, deliverables, timeline, and evaluation criteria pre-filled. Submit one brief and receive competitive quotations across Egypt, KSA, and UAE.
What is the difference between an RFQ template and an RFP template? +
An RFQ focuses on pricing for clearly defined scope. An RFP evaluates approach and capability. This Packaging Design & Production template supports both with the included vendor evaluation matrix.
Can I download this template as DOCX or PDF? +
Yes. Download DOCX or PDF with scope, deliverables, timeline, and evaluation matrix — ready to send to agencies. Or use "Use This Template Online" to submit faster and receive quotations from verified providers.
What budget should I set for Packaging Design & Production? +
Budget guidance on this page is in USD and reflects typical ranges across Egypt, KSA, and UAE. Use the Small Business, Mid Market, and Enterprise tiers as starting points — Egypt is often lower; Dubai and Riyadh sit at the upper end for comparable scope.
How many providers will respond to my RFQ on Entasher? +
Most clients receive multiple quotations within 24–48 hours from verified providers matched to service category and country.
What should I include in the scope of work section? +
Include objectives, deliverables, markets (EG/KSA/UAE), languages, timeline, approval process, and reporting requirements.
How do I evaluate Packaging Design & Production proposals fairly? +
Use the vendor evaluation matrix. Score each provider on technical capability, industry experience, price, references, response time, and support.