Which suppliers are actually active in my target corridor?
Stop guessing which logistics providers operate in your new market. Use IndexBox Tenders to filter by country and transport category (e.g., freight forwarding, cold chain). Look at the last 30 days of awards—our data shows 2,988 awarded tenders globally in that window. Focus on suppliers who won similar contracts, not just those who bid.
Cross-reference with corridor-level data. For example, if you’re sourcing for India-Germany routes, check award concentration in those countries. India had 934 new tenders yesterday alone. A supplier winning multiple awards on that corridor signals reliability and capacity. Export that list from IndexBox Tenders for direct outreach.
- Filter by country and transport subcategory in IndexBox Tenders.
- Check award history for the last 30 days to identify repeat winners.
- Prioritize suppliers with multiple awards on your target corridor.
How do I avoid wasting time on suppliers who won’t bid?
Many procurement teams contact every registered supplier, only to get silence or low-quality bids. Avoid this by filtering out companies that haven’t won a tender in the last 90 days. Our rolling window shows an average bid window of 42 days—suppliers who haven’t won recently may lack capacity or interest in your segment.
Also watch for false signals like high tender volume in a country but low award rates. For instance, Croatia had 540 new tenders yesterday but many may be unbundled small contracts. Use IndexBox Analytics to check award-to-tender ratios per country. This prevents you from chasing volume that doesn’t convert to qualified bids.
- Exclude suppliers with no awards in the last 90 days.
- Check award-to-tender ratios per country in IndexBox Analytics.
- Avoid countries with high tender volume but low award conversion.
How do I execute targeted outreach using IndexBox Tenders?
Start by logging into IndexBox Tenders and selecting your target transport category (e.g., road freight, warehousing). Use the country filter to narrow to your new market. Sort by award date descending to see the most recent winners. Export the list—this is your outreach pool. Contact them with a brief RFI before your formal tender launch.
Next, use the IndexBox Markets directory to identify corridor-specific activity. For example, if entering Moldova (298 new tenders yesterday), check which suppliers won cross-border awards. Send personalized invitations referencing their recent wins. This increases response rates because suppliers see you’ve done your homework. Track responses in IndexBox to measure engagement.
- Export recent winners from IndexBox Tenders by category and country.
- Use IndexBox Markets directory for corridor-level insights.
- Send personalized RFIs referencing specific awards to boost response.
Run this in IndexBox in the next 10 minutes
Open IndexBox, apply the same filters from this guide, and create your first shortlist before you close this tab.
Keep one owner accountable for each step so the workflow converts into real bids and supplier responses.