Join the only private B2B marketplace where your equipment and technology reach qualified project owners, EPC consultants and procurement teams — with RFQs already contextualized with real CAPEX data.
A closed, curated network where every actor plays a defined role. No noise. Only qualified buyers and sellers with real CAPEX projects.
Vendors & Manufacturers
Equipment suppliers, technology owners and licensed process vendors. That's you.
Project Owners
Industrial companies with active CAPEX projects in O&G, Power, Mining, Chemical and Renewables.
EPC Consultants
Engineering firms managing procurement strategy and vendor selection for their clients' projects.
Common Data Environment
Kpex platform — the shared intelligence layer connecting all actors with real cost data and AACE methodology.
RFQs flow from owners to vendors — bids flow back — data enriches the platform for everyone
How It Works
From application to your first awarded RFQ in four steps.
1
Apply & Get Curated
Submit your application. CAF reviews your company profile, specialties and coverage. We maintain a high-quality, curated directory.
2
Build Your Catalog
Upload your product catalog linked to Kpex Module A families. Earn KDT tokens for every validated price list — reducing your future commission.
3
Receive Qualified RFQs
Get notified when project owners launch RFQs matching your specialties. RFQs come with real project data: AACE class, capacity, location, currency.
4
Submit Bids & Win
Compare your offer side-by-side with competing vendors. If awarded, pay only the success fee — reduced by your accumulated KDT balance.
Kpex Data Token Program
Contribute Data. Reduce Your Commission.
Every price list, datasheet or project data you contribute to Kpex earns you KDT tokens. Each token equals $1 USD off your next success fee. The more you share, the less you pay.
2,350
KDT = $2,350 off your next success fee
How to earn tokens
Upload full product catalog (validated)+2,000 KDT
Price list — 1 equipment family+500 KDT
Quarterly price update+200 KDT
Lead times by region (12+ countries)+150 KDT
Technical datasheets per item+100 KDT
Real project cost data (Data Partner)+1,000 KDT
Max discount: 40% of success fee per transaction · Tokens valid 24 months
Choose Your Vendor Tier
Start with Vendor Basic and upgrade as your marketplace activity grows. All tiers include the KDT program.
Basic
Vendor Basic
$199/month
Entry-level access for vendors exploring the Kpex ecosystem and receiving their first RFQs.
Company profile in vendor directory
Up to 3 equipment families in catalog
Receive matching RFQs (unlimited)
Submit bids on open RFQs
KDT token program — earn & redeem
RFQ fee: paid by project owner
Success fee: standard rate applies
Most Popular
Pro
Vendor Pro
$499/month
For active vendors committed to building market presence and maximizing RFQ win rates.
Everything in Vendor Basic
Full product catalog — unlimited families
Verified vendor badge on profile
Priority listing in vendor directory
Analytics dashboard — RFQ insights
KDT tokens earned at 1.5× rate
Featured in relevant RFQ notifications
24h response support
Partner
Data Partner
$999/month
For technology leaders contributing real market data to the CAF benchmarking network.
Everything in Vendor Pro
KDT tokens earned at 2× rate
Co-branding on CAF cost reports
Advisory board access — shape Kpex roadmap
Dedicated data ingestion pipeline
Custom metric definitions
Joint go-to-market with CAF
Annual in-person workshop invitation
Success Fee Schedule — paid by vendor only when a bid is awarded
< $500K
2.5%
$500K–$2M
1.75%
$2M–$10M
1.25%
$10M–$50M
0.75%
> $50M
0.50%
KDT tokens are deducted from success fee before charging · Max 40% discount per transaction
Why Kpex vs. Generic Marketplaces
This is not Alibaba. Every RFQ comes with real engineering context.
AACE-Contextualized RFQs
Every request comes with project class (Class 5–2), capacity requirements, AACE accuracy range and basis of estimate. No vague inquiries.
Location Factor Integration
Bids are automatically adjusted with Kpex LFI across 196 countries. Owners compare apples to apples, not distorted by geography.
CAF-Verified Buyers
Every project owner is a vetted Kpex member with an active project portfolio. No tire-kickers or fake RFQs — your sales team's time is protected.
Data Flywheel Advantage
Your price data improves Kpex Module A estimates. Better estimates attract more owners. More owners mean more RFQs sent to you. The loop feeds itself.
100% Private Ecosystem
No public listing. No open internet exposure. Your catalog and pricing are visible only to verified Kpex members — protecting your commercial strategy.
Pay for Success Only
RFQ fees are paid by the owner, not you. You pay only when you win — and with KDT tokens you can reduce that fee by up to 40%.
Apply to Join
Applications are reviewed by the CAF team within 3 business days. We maintain a curated network — quality over quantity.
Vendor Application
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Questions before applying?
Talk to Our Ecosystem Team
We're happy to walk you through the platform, the KDT program and how other vendors are winning RFQs in the Kpex network.
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Go to AACE Estimates → New estimate, pick the class (5 to 2), the facility type and the country. For a quick order of magnitude use Benchmarks → Cost Curves. The in-app navigation guide explains each step.
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