our ur5e spare adapter is always on somebody's next shipment

Yep, they've put it in a new quotation with freight and purchasing nearly approved the lot.

Don't order your shortage again. Ask them to remove the duplicate item charge and explain who is paying the separate freight.

They'll send it without charging for the adapter, but want us to cover the freight; I've asked purchasing to compare that with a credit and a locally sourced spare.

Our missing spare stayed separate from the fitted hardware too. Has maintenance identified exactly what a local replacement must match?

A credit can be sensible here. Just price the actual replacement, including checking it, before accepting a figure based on what the seller says their extra adapter costs.

Beth, agreed on replacement cost. But Anna may prefer the known ordered spare if the separate freight is tolerable. Get both totals in front of purchasing.

Yes. I meant compare it, not take any credit offered.

Jane, maintenance has specified the replacement interface and fixing details; Aisha, purchasing has both prices now and the separate-shipment option is cheaper, so we're asking for that freight charge in writing before agreeing.

Did they agree to send the spare on its own? Cost settled still leaves that practical question