Bid2board is a digital marketplace that streamlines technical service arrangements for ship managers by connecting them with a vetted network of local and traveling service suppliers. Managers post detailed service requests and receive competitive bids through an automated bidding process, while suppliers can revise offers, track performance via a review and scoring system, and access analytics for cost benchmarking and maintenance trends.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Ship managers often face time‑consuming, opaque processes when arranging technical services for vessel machinery, while service suppliers lack a streamlined way to reach qualified customers and demonstrate competitiveness.
Solution
Bid2board provides a digital marketplace that connects ship managers with a vetted network of local and traveling service suppliers. Managers post detailed service requests, including equipment, location, and timing, and receive competitive bids through an automated bidding process. The platform records the full technical hierarchy and service history of each ship, enabling transparent selection, cost comparison, and performance tracking. Suppliers benefit from a scoring and review system that highlights reliability, and they can quickly revise offers to outbid competitors. Aggregated data offers both parties analytics for cost benchmarking, maintenance trends, and identification of service opportunities across fleets.
Target Audience
Primary users are ship managers responsible for vessel maintenance and technical service suppliers seeking to win contracts through a digital bidding platform.
Features
- Centralized database of ship machinery technical trees and service histories
- Structured request workflow: select equipment, describe service, set schedule, receive bids
- Competitive bidding engine with real‑time offer revision and supplier ranking
- Supplier review and scoring system to promote service quality
- Analytics dashboard for cost benchmarking, maintenance trends, and fleet‑wide insights
- Option for suppliers to purchase service bundles (10‑200 services) at discounted rates
- Transparent communication and documentation of all service agreements