--- title: How to Bulk Update Bid Requests / Request for Quote in Buildern description: Manage bid requests efficiently in Buildern by updating multiple RFQs at once and submitting vendor responses when needed. In this article, you will learn how to bulk update bid requests/requests for quotes and manually submit bid responses for vendors. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13774116-how-to-bulk-update-bid-requests-request-for-quote-in-buildern#main-content) ![logo\_icon\_text](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Buildern%20logo.svg) - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) - [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) Welcome to Buildern Help Center! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildern Help Center](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [Bid Requests / Request for Quote](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/bid-requests-request-for-quote?hsLang=en-gb) # How to Bulk Update Bid Requests / Request for Quote in Buildern ### How to Bulk Update Bid Requests / Request for Quote in Buildern Manage bid requests efficiently in Buildern by updating multiple RFQs at once and submitting vendor responses when needed. In this article, you will learn how to bulk update bid requests/requests for quotes and manually submit bid responses for vendors. June 3, 2026   *👉 Learn more about [How to Create and Send a Bid Request/ Request for Quote in Buildern](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13773923-how-to-create-and-send-a-bid-request-request-for-quote-in-buildern?hsLang=en-gb)* ### **Bulk Update Bid Requests** Bulk updating allows you to modify multiple bid requests at once, saving time and ensuring consistency across your project. Follow these steps to apply changes in bulk: 1. Open your project 2. Navigate to the **Bid Requests / RFQs** section 3. Select multiple bid requests using the checkboxes [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/a99c5d35-012a-4a40-a67a-33717308d6b3.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2407388924/10cf79ebcf541ca66be80c7b9c68/a99c5d35-012a-4a40-a67a-33717308d6b3?expires=1792671300&signature=f038794e11bab5d272ed4936d7e8285b02d30863d32addcd1fb41a3f8e07f7be&req=diQnEcp2lYhdXfMW1HO4zU%2FjMLk7LSPaoO%2BjsVGK8PTtwNHzWOKWiVxzaOm%2B%0AEAtl%2BzFq455rgVsUXdk%3D%0A) ***💡 Tip -*** *Bulk actions help you manage bid requests faster by allowing you to update, send, copy, or delete multiple items in just a few clicks.* ### **Use Bulk Actions Toolbar** Once you select multiple bid requests, a **bulk action toolbar** appears at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to manage multiple items at once. ​ #### Available Actions **1. Bulk Change -** Update multiple bid requests at once. Choose the field you want to update: - Bids due date - Delivery deadline - Description [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/0e8607ce-695b-440e-ae32-449b7d28fbad.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2407388928/4f56bc9513c3f88a19351b83ef96/0e8607ce-695b-440e-ae32-449b7d28fbad?expires=1792671300&signature=061cad094e1b1e69be058f18053f709dbc69e163b4c058bfde154994b0763f91&req=diQnEcp2lYhdUfMW1HO4zZmfORMBZGRHkVbK%2BcyeSx2y5elMBiY8YhuzWyAG%0AxWGO%2Fm8WZt%2BEk3jsRGo%3D%0A) ***💡 Tip -*** *The selected value will be applied to all chosen bid requests.* **2. Send Bid Requests** - Use this option to send multiple bid requests at once. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/f4751827-f678-4fc2-a598-63c1b1cac122.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2407388929/d86f481000715b3f9fe1347b6f1a/f4751827-f678-4fc2-a598-63c1b1cac122?expires=1792671300&signature=d446a0d90233151c627184bf4641a934efaff41348f82da3a54e7a0b26061b04&req=diQnEcp2lYhdUPMW1HO4zfdNCuTWf06SugxuZ1MtGxIJ0MJqkXHkfCykfcZZ%0AUSI%2BJy95XGMoBmlCnPk%3D%0A) Once sent, vendors will be notified automatically. **3. Copy Bid Requests -** Use this option to duplicate bid requests into another location. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/f35968c0-f9c9-4e97-8fe8-f86205d49c04.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2407388926/f1c388d5f1deb7a0f3dfa142ebf3/f35968c0-f9c9-4e97-8fe8-f86205d49c04?expires=1792671300&signature=8050527385be03534092cea108304d4a842c1d771c1f817314f3dd55cf24f026&req=diQnEcp2lYhdX%2FMW1HO4zcgtanWzUjdu6dppC6iVDwqDwv2RO%2By8VlnpehFj%0AMnou8L9HQ3c3VhlNDgQ%3D%0A) Choose where to copy: - Another project - A template project [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/4b49518e-833f-4cd7-ab9c-ceaa03fe5925.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2407388925/f076149c9ab19c5b395b526a2ed5/4b49518e-833f-4cd7-ab9c-ceaa03fe5925?expires=1792671300&signature=6c0cf671fb1ebe631c4549b054360f0ddbcacd490dd61d31c203e988b89c9452&req=diQnEcp2lYhdXPMW1HO4zWbUUVYcHuWV3zW0V7G4kmvDyfYR6y9mODuCp24M%0A5qqOcOyj%2Bbq3iFDPAW4%3D%0A) ***ℹ️ Note -*** *This is useful when you want to reuse the same bid structure across projects.* **4. Delete Bid Requests -** Use this option to remove multiple bid requests at once. 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