Compare the same approved window revision, not just a total labelled curtains. Ask what each quoted unit includes and separate textile work, track hardware and services. On arrival, match labelled packages back to that record before altering or fitting the curtains; receipt and final installed acceptance are separate stages.
| Record | What to make explicit |
|---|---|
| Unit and dimension basis | State whether a line is for one panel, a pair, fabric length or a complete window package. Identify whether dimensions describe fabric, an ungathered panel or the agreed finished curtain. |
| Textile scope | Use the same fabric and lining references, heading, panel count and agreed pattern or seam decisions. Ask each quotation to show any excluded sewing details or accessories. |
| Hardware and services | List rails, fittings, motors and controls separately from measuring, installation and delivery. Mark every line as included, optional or excluded rather than assuming a complete set. |
| Approval-to-package map | Link each package to its window, layer, panel count and approved version. Keep loose parts identifiable, and ask for the actual packing list and product-specific unpacking or care instructions. |
| Receipt and exceptions | Record package labels, counts and visible discrepancies with photos. Notify the agreed contact under the order's terms before making alterations; document later fit and operation checks separately. |
Take this into your next conversation.
- Send every bidder the same dated window schedule.
- Resolve panel-versus-pair and fabric-versus-finished-size ambiguities.
- Give the receiver the approved schedule and packing list.
- Keep receipt, alteration, installation and acceptance records separate.