Free Quotation Generator (Italy)

A quotation has legal weight in Italy in two places. For regulated professions (lawyers, accountants, engineers, architects and the like), art. 9, comma 4 of Decreto-legge 1/2012 requires the professional to give the client, in writing or digitally, a preventivo di massima before the work starts. It must show the complexity of the engagement, every cost that can be expected until the job ends, the details of the professional indemnity policy, and the fee itemised by service with expenses and contributions included.

In public procurement, the Codice dei contratti pubblici (D.Lgs. 36/2023, art. 50, comma 1) decides how many quotes the buyer asks for. Below 140,000 euro for services and supplies, and below 150,000 euro for works, the buyer may make a direct award without comparing offers. From 140,000 euro (services and supplies) or 150,000 euro (works) it must consult at least five operators, where they exist, and ten for works from 1 million euro. The buyer may not pick the invited firms by lot except in specially justified cases, and it publishes the names of those consulted on its website.

Once a quote is submitted in a tender, art. 17 of the same code makes it binding for the period stated in the notice or invitation, or for 180 days from the submission deadline if none is stated. The winner's offer cannot be withdrawn until the date set for signing the contract. For a direct award, the buyer's decision records the subject, the amount, the contractor and the reasons for choosing it.