Product Sourcing Service in Kenya – Can't Find It? Ask Bansi to Source It
Need a product that is not displayed on the Bansi Suppliers website? Send us the product name, photograph, brand, model, catalogue reference or technical specification.
Our product sourcing service in Kenya is designed for companies, institutions, contractors and project teams that already know what they require but need help identifying or sourcing the item.
Start with whatever information you currently have. You do not need to know the exact product name before sending the requirement.
When Should You Use the Product Sourcing Service?
Use Source for Me when a normal catalogue search does not adequately describe the product your organisation requires.
You Only Have a Photograph
Send an image of the product, packaging, label or existing item together with the quantity required.
You Need a Specific Model
Provide the manufacturer, brand, model number or product code where an exact item is required.
You Have a Technical Specification
Send dimensions, material, capacity, required standard or performance requirements.
You Need a Replacement Product
Provide information from the existing product when you need the same item or a replacement.
Product Is Not Listed Online
Bansi sourcing is not limited to products currently displayed in the online catalogue.
Alternatives May Be Acceptable
Define the minimum specification if equivalent products may be considered.
What Can You Send Us to Help Identify the Product?
You do not need every item below. Send whatever information is available and relevant.
Product Photograph
Send a clear photograph of the item, packaging, product label or equipment.
Useful for visual identificationBrand & Model
Include the manufacturer, brand, model number or product code where available.
Useful for exact sourcingCatalogue Reference
Send a manufacturer catalogue page, screenshot, brochure or product reference.
Useful for product matchingTechnical Specification
Provide the required standard, material, capacity, size or performance information.
Useful for technical productsDimensions
Include relevant length, width, height, diameter, capacity or other measurements.
Useful where dimensions matterIntended Application
Explain where or how the product will be used when application affects the required specification.
Useful for product selectionChoose the Route That Matches What You Have
The fastest route depends on whether you have a photo, a formal document or a simple product description.
I Have a Product Photo
Send the photograph through WhatsApp together with quantity and delivery location.
I Have a Specification or Document
Upload the RFQ, Excel schedule, PDF specification or supporting procurement document.
I Can Describe the Product
If the product is already clearly identified, submit the description through the quotation route.
How Source for Me Works
The sourcing process begins with the product information already available to your organisation.
Send the Requirement
Provide the photograph, product name, model, specification or supporting document.
Requirement Review
The information supplied can be reviewed to understand the required product.
Clarify Important Details
Missing size, material, capacity, quantity or application details may need clarification.
Sourcing Review
Potential supply options can be reviewed against the submitted product requirement.
Product Confirmation
Product details should be checked against the required specification before purchasing approval.
Commercial Quotation
Where a suitable supply option is available, commercial information can be prepared for review.
Exact Brand or Model Required?
If your organisation requires a specific manufacturer, brand, model or product code, state this clearly.
Where alternatives should not be proposed, indicate that the exact product is mandatory.
Suitable Alternatives Allowed?
If alternatives may be considered, define the minimum requirements an equivalent product must satisfy.
Do not rely only on appearance. Important technical characteristics should be stated clearly.
Product Sourcing Across Workplace Categories
Source for Me is not limited to one product family. Requests can cover a wide range of workplace requirements.
Office & Administration
Office supplies, stationery, filing, printing and administrative requirements.
Office Supplies →Furniture & Workplace Setup
Chairs, desks, workstations, storage and workplace furniture.
Office Furniture →PPE & Workplace Safety
Specified PPE, safety products and specialised workplace protection requirements.
PPE Supply →First Aid & Emergency
Workplace first aid and specified emergency-response requirements.
First Aid Supply →Cleaning & Facilities
Cleaning, hygiene, washroom, waste and facility-support products.
Cleaning Supplies →Warehouse & Operations
Storage, packaging, labels, operational and logistics-related requirements.
Warehouse Procurement →Maintenance & Engineering
Specified technical, maintenance, repair, workshop and engineering products.
Send Technical SpecificationOther Specialised Products
Submit requirements that do not fit neatly into an existing online category.
Ask Bansi to Source ItUpload the Complete Procurement List Instead
Source for Me works well for individual or specialist product requirements.
If you already have several products in Excel, PDF, Word, BOQ or another procurement document, upload the complete list.
Important Information About Product Sourcing
Sourcing depends on the exact requirement, quantity, specification and availability.
Availability Must Be Confirmed
Submitting a sourcing request does not mean every requested product is automatically available.
Specifications Matter
Technical products should be compared against the actual required specification.
Quantity Can Affect Sourcing
Product availability and commercial options may vary according to the quantity required.
Alternatives Need Approval
Equivalent products should only be considered where your organisation permits alternatives.
Required Date Matters
State when the product is required so timing can form part of the sourcing review.
Confirm Before Purchase
Where specifications matter, review the exact offered product before final approval.
Source for Me or Another Procurement Service?
Use the page that best matches the information you already have.
Difficult or Unlisted Product
You are here. Use Source for Me when product identification or specialist sourcing is needed.
Complete Procurement List
Upload the complete RFQ, BOQ, Excel schedule or procurement document.
Simple Known Product
If the product is already clearly identified, submit a direct quotation request.
Wider Corporate Procurement
Use the central Procurement Centre when you need another purchasing route.
Procurement Capabilities
Learn about Bansi Suppliers' wider multi-category procurement and sourcing capabilities.
PPE-Only Requirement
Use the dedicated PPE procurement route for wider safety-equipment RFQs and schedules.
Product Sourcing Service Kenya – FAQs
What is Bansi Source for Me?
Source for Me is a product sourcing route for buyers who need products not easily found in the online catalogue.
Can I request a product that is not on your website?
Yes. Send the available product description, photograph, brand, model or specification.
Can I send a product photo?
Yes. A photo of the product, packaging, label or existing item can help communicate the requirement.
What if I do not know the product name?
Send the photograph, dimensions, intended application, markings or other information you currently have.
Can I request a specific brand or model?
Yes. Include the brand, manufacturer, model or product code and state whether alternatives are permitted.
Can equivalent products be considered?
Yes, where your purchasing requirements permit them. State the minimum specification an equivalent product must satisfy.
Can I submit several products together?
Yes. If you already have a complete multi-item requirement, uploading the procurement list is usually the better route.
Does submitting a sourcing request guarantee availability?
No. Availability depends on the exact product, specification, quantity and sourcing position at the time of review.
Can't Find the Product? Send the Requirement to Bansi
Send a product photo, name, brand, model, catalogue reference or technical specification.
Include the required quantity, delivery location and whether equivalent alternatives may be considered.
Bansi Suppliers — Source. Supply. Succeed.