---
title: "Define subcontracting setup on WBS line"
slug: "define-subcontracting-setup-on-wbs-line"
tags: ["Task", "Project Control Suite", "PCS"]
updated: 2026-03-20T09:02:33Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:45:57Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/define-subcontracting-setup-on-wbs-line"
---

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# Define subcontracting setup on WBS line

On a project quotation WBS, you can pre-define this subcontracting-related setup:

- **Subcontract** - Mark the WBS line to be subcontracted.
- **Subcontractor** - Define the default subcontractor for this WBS line. On creation of the subcontract, you can change the subcontractor. You define the subcontractor on the WBS line to get subcontracting prices for the WBS line.
- **Procurement category** - Define the procurement category that is used to create purchase order lines for subcontract lines.

### Steps

1. Go to **Project management** **and accounting** > **Quotations** > **Project quotations**.
2. In the list, click the link in the selected row.
3. On the **Action Pane**, click **Project quotation**.
4. Click **Advanced WBS Edit**.
5. In the list, find and select the desired record.
6. Click the **Setup** tab.
7. Select Yes in the **Subcontract** field.
8. In the **Subcontractor** field, enter or select a value.
9. Click the **Subcontracting** tab.
10. In the list, find and select the desired record.
11. Click **Assign category**.
12. In the **Category** field, enter or select a value.
13. Click **OK**.