Can't Find It? Ask Bansi to Source It
Need a product that is not displayed on our website? Send Bansi Suppliers the product name, photo, model, specification, catalogue reference or technical requirement and let that information become the starting point for sourcing review.
Our Source for Me service is designed for companies, institutions, contractors, project teams and procurement departments that already know what they require but do not want to search through multiple suppliers and catalogues.
You can request one item or include several difficult-to-source products within a wider corporate procurement requirement.
You Don't Need the Exact Product Name
Send whatever information you currently have and make the requirement as specific as possible.
What Is Bansi Source for Me?
A product sourcing route for buyers who have a requirement but cannot easily find the exact item in the online catalogue.
You Describe the Requirement
Provide the product name, brand, model, photo, specification, dimensions or another useful reference.
We Review the Requirement
The information supplied is reviewed so the requested product and important technical or commercial details can be understood.
Available Options Are Considered
Where sourcing is possible, available product options can be reviewed against your submitted requirement.
Clarifications Where Needed
Important missing details such as size, capacity, model, material or application may need clarification.
Alternatives Where Permitted
If your purchasing requirements allow alternatives, state the minimum specification they must satisfy.
Request Commercial Pricing
Suitable available options can then form the basis of a quotation for your organisation.
Stop Searching Supplier Websites One by One
Some procurement requirements are straightforward. Others involve an unusual model, specific brand, technical description, replacement component or product that is difficult to identify through a normal website search.
Source for Me gives procurement teams a different route: start with the actual requirement rather than starting with our catalogue.
This is especially useful where your organisation already has a previous product, specification sheet, photograph, model number or purchasing reference.
What Can You Send Us to Identify a Product?
You do not need to have every detail below. Send the information that is available and relevant to the requirement.
Product Name
Give the clearest product or equipment description you currently have.
Example: industrial floor fanProduct Photo
Send a photograph of the required item, current item, packaging or identifying label.
Useful for visual identificationBrand & Model
State the manufacturer and exact product reference where a particular model is required.
Exact-match sourcingSpecification
Provide the technical, material, size, capacity or performance requirements.
Specification-based sourcingCatalogue Page
Send a catalogue page, screenshot or manufacturer reference showing the item you need.
Catalogue referencePrevious Product
Provide information from the item currently used when you need the same product or a suitable replacement.
Replacement requirementDimensions
Include relevant length, width, height, diameter, capacity or other measurements.
Dimensional requirementIntended Application
Explain where and how the product will be used when the application affects the specification.
Application contextStart a Product Sourcing Request
Choose the route that best matches the information you have.
I Have a Product Photo
Send the image through WhatsApp together with the required quantity and delivery location.
I Have a Specification or Document
Upload an RFQ, PDF, Excel schedule, Word document or supporting procurement file.
I Can Describe the Product
If the requirement is simple, use the quotation route and provide the product description directly.
Information That Makes Sourcing Easier
The more clearly the requirement is defined, the easier it is to review potential options.
Product Sourcing Across Workplace Supply Categories
Source for Me is not limited to one product category. Requests can be reviewed according to the nature of the item, required quantity, specification and sourcing feasibility.
Office & Administration
Office supplies, stationery, printing, filing and administrative requirements.
Office Supplies →Furniture & Workplace Setup
Office chairs, desks, workstations, storage and other workplace furniture.
Office Furniture →Maintenance & Engineering
Specified maintenance products, technical items, operational consumables and engineering requirements.
Submit SpecificationCleaning & Facilities
Cleaning, hygiene, washroom, waste-management and facility support products.
Submit RequirementPPE & Workplace Safety
Specified PPE and workplace-safety items can form part of a larger corporate procurement request.
Safety Equipment →First Aid & Emergency
Workplace first-aid and specified emergency-response requirements.
First Aid Supply →Warehouse & Operations
Specified warehouse, logistics, stores and workplace operational products.
Submit Warehouse RequirementOther Specified Products
If the requirement does not fit neatly into one of our online categories, submit the specification for review.
Ask Bansi to Source ItExact Product or Suitable Alternative?
Tell us whether the requested brand or model is mandatory before the sourcing review begins.
Exact Brand or Model Required
Use this route when your organisation requires the exact manufacturer, product code or approved model.
Suitable Alternatives Allowed
If equivalents may be considered, define the minimum requirements against which they should be reviewed.
How the Source for Me Process Works
From product reference to sourcing review and quotation.
1. Send the Requirement
Provide the product information, photo, model, specification or supporting document.
2. Requirement Review
The information supplied is reviewed to understand the exact product and purchasing requirement.
3. Clarify Details
Missing technical, size, quantity or application details may be clarified where necessary.
4. Sourcing Review
Potential available options can be reviewed against the submitted requirement.
5. Product Confirmation
The offered product details should be reviewed against your required specification before approval.
6. Quotation
Where a suitable supply option is available, a commercial quotation can be prepared for review.
Need Several Products Sourced?
Source for Me can also be the starting point for a larger procurement requirement containing products from several categories.
If you already have the complete requirement in Excel, PDF, Word, BOQ or another procurement document, upload the full list instead of submitting each item individually.
Need Something Different?
Source for Me is one route within the wider Bansi corporate procurement system.
Use the Bansi Procurement Centre if you need to upload an RFQ, request a general quotation, buy across several categories, discuss repeat supply or choose another procurement route.
What to Expect From a Sourcing Request
Sourcing depends on the nature of the product, specification, quantity, availability and purchasing requirement.
Availability Must Be Confirmed
Submitting a sourcing request does not mean every requested product is automatically available.
Exact Specifications Matter
Technical products should be compared using the relevant product specification rather than a generic item name alone.
Pricing Depends on the Requirement
Commercial pricing may depend on the exact product, quantity, specification and available supply option.
Alternatives Need Approval
Equivalent products should only be considered where the buyer permits alternatives and the relevant requirements are clear.
Required Dates Are Important
State the required date so timing can form part of the sourcing and quotation review.
Final Product Should Be Confirmed
Where specification is important, confirm the exact offered product before issuing the final purchase instruction.
Product Sourcing Service Kenya – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about asking Bansi Suppliers to source products for corporate and institutional requirements.
What is Bansi Source for Me?
It is a sourcing route for buyers who need a specified product that may not currently appear in the Bansi Suppliers online catalogue.
Can I request a product that is not on your website?
Yes. Submit a clear description, specification, quantity and supporting reference where available for sourcing review.
Can I send a photo of the product?
Yes. A photograph of the product, packaging, label or existing item can help communicate the requirement.
Can I request a specific brand?
Yes. Include the brand, model and product reference and clearly state if alternatives are not permitted.
What if I don't know the product name?
Send a photograph, intended application, dimensions, markings or other information that helps describe the item.
Can I provide a technical specification?
Yes. Technical specifications can be particularly useful for equipment, industrial, maintenance and specialised products.
Can I send a manufacturer catalogue page?
Yes. Catalogue references and product codes can help identify the requested model more precisely.
Can you source replacement products?
You can submit the existing product information together with the required specification and quantity for review.
Can I allow equivalent alternatives?
Yes. State that equivalents may be considered and include the minimum requirements that an alternative must satisfy.
Can I insist on the exact model?
Yes. State the exact model and clearly indicate that alternatives are not permitted.
Can I submit several sourcing items together?
Yes. Where several products are required, uploading the complete procurement list is usually the easier route.
Can a sourcing request include several categories?
Yes. A corporate procurement requirement can contain products from several workplace and operational supply categories.
Does submitting a request guarantee availability?
No. Availability depends on the exact product, specification, quantity and sourcing position at the time of review.
How do I request a formal quotation?
Once the requirement is clear, use the quotation page or submit the complete procurement document for commercial review.
Can institutions use Source for Me?
The service is intended for corporate, institutional, industrial, contractor, NGO and project procurement requirements.
Where should I send a product photo?
Product photographs can be sent to the Bansi Suppliers procurement team through WhatsApp on 0722 353 974.
Can't Find What You Need? Send It to Bansi
Send a product name, photo, model, catalogue reference or specification together with the quantity and delivery location.
If you have several products, upload the complete procurement list so the requirement can be reviewed together.
Bansi Suppliers — Source. Supply. Succeed.