BQT Beginning Segment for Request For Quotation
To indicate the beginning of a request for a quotation transaction set and to transmit identifying numbers and dates
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
Code identifying purpose of transaction set.
If BQT05 is present, then BQT04 is required.
Number assigned by the purchaser to identify his request for quote.
Date to be used for reference purposes in an RFQ and a response to RFQ.
Code specifying type of date or time, or both date and time.
Date (YYMMDD).
Code specifying the type of Purchase Order.
Code specifying the type of request for quote.