In a sealed RFQ or auction the buyer cannot see the bids until the RFQ/auction is unlocked. In addition, respondents in the RFQ or auction cannot see other quotes/bids until the buyer also unseals the RFQ/auction (although the identity of other suppliers is revealed to the suppliers in an auction). An RFQ/auction can only be unlocked and unsealed after it is closed. Additionally, an RFQ/auction cannot be awarded until it is unlocked.
Note:You will always be able to unlock and unseal an RFQ/auction you have created. In addition, other users from your company who have the appropriate function security can also unlock and unseal your RFQ/auction.
To unlock and unseal an RFQ/auction:
Close the negotiation if it is still open.
On the negotiation summary page, select Unlock from the Actions menu and click Go .
On the Confirmation page, click "Return to Negotiation Summary."
Select Unseal from the Actions menu and click Go.