Qimtek for Industry Buyers
We connect manufacturing buyers with trusted engineering suppliers for custom parts.
Qimtek gives manufacturing buyers a faster, more efficient way to source custom parts from UK suppliers. Upload your drawings to connect directly with trusted subcontract manufacturers and receive competitive quotes for prototypes and production work.
Drag, Drop, Source
Free Sourcing Platform
Upload your drawings to receive multiple competitive quotes directly from UK manufacturers offering CNC machining, fabrication, sheet metal, moulding, casting services.
Platform Features
Better Prices & Lead Times
Easily manage projects, communicate directly with suppliers and track responses in one place. Our platform helps streamline sourcing and reduce admin time
Supplier Directory
Total Transparency
Browse our network of over 200 UK-based subcontract suppliers. View what manufacturing services they offer, their approvals and videos or photos of their work.
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Log in any time to check responses and download all your quotes in one place. Once you’ve received enough quotes, you can also close or award the project from your dashboard.
Trusted by Engineers, Buyers and Supply Chain Teams
Reliable access to trusted UK subcontract suppliers for prototypes, custom parts and full production runs.
R&D and Design Engineers
Design and R&D engineers use Qimtek to quickly find trusted UK manufacturers for prototypes, feasibility testing, and design-to-manufacture support. Whether you're exploring material options, validating a concept, or sourcing short-run production, Qimtek connects you with suppliers who specialise in 3D printing, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping—helping you move from idea to reality faster.
Buyers & Purchasing Teams
Qimtek takes the hassle out of everyday quoting, helping buyers quickly find new or alternative suppliers for urgent projects or ongoing production needs. With unlimited user access, your whole team can collaborate on projects, review quotes, and manage supplier communications in one place.
Supply Chain Professionals
Supply chain professionals use Qimtek to review, benchmark, and expand their supplier base with confidence. Whether you're refreshing your PSL, seeking alternatives for risk mitigation, or sourcing for hard-to-find processes, Qimtek helps you identify qualified UK suppliers, gather competitive quotes, and build long-term partnerships, all while maintaining control and visibility over the process.
Why is your service free? Are there any hidden costs?
Our sourcing service is completely free for buyers because Qimtek is funded by suppliers, not through commissions or fees. There are no hidden costs at any stage. Simply upload your project, receive quotes directly from suppliers and place orders with them independently.
Do I deal directly with the suppliers?
Yes. All communication, quoting and project discussions happen directly between you and the suppliers. Qimtek does not sit in the middle, so you always stay in control of pricing, timings and decisions.
What if my project is sensitive? Can I use an NDA?
Absolutely. You can use Qimtek’s electronic Non Disclosure Agreement to speed up the process or upload your own. Suppliers cannot view your drawings until they have signed the NDA. Simply select the NDA option when uploading your project to ensure everything stays confidential.
Helped to Source Over 340 Million Custom Parts
No more waiting days for quotes or dealing with middlemen. Upload your technical drawings and get matched with relevant suppliers from our network of 200+ verified UK manufacturers who quote you directly.
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Amorgard Case Study
“Qimtek is a no-brainer when looking for custom parts in the UK. Whatever your criteria whether it’s lead time, price, quality, or communication, you’ll find it here. It saves a huge amount of time and money, and it costs nothing to use.”
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Benson Visometers Case Study
“Qimtek has helped us source components quickly more than once. We have found great 3D printing companies who have give us fantastic turnaround time and quality when we need it most”
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Adande Case Study
“Qimtek makes sourcing simple. I just upload my drawings and within a day or two, I’ve got quotes from quality UK suppliers ready to review. It saves so much time - I’d highly recommend it to any buyer.”
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Acorn Case Study
“Qimtek is easy to use and super fast. We upload a drawing and get quotes back within 24–48 hours. Everything’s in one place, it saves us a huge amount of time.”
Are you looking for new suppliers?
Upload your drawings today!
✔ Save time by reaching multiple qualified suppliers in one submission
✔ Better pricing with competitive quotes from active UK manufacturers
✔ Shorter lead times by accessing suppliers with immediate capacity
✔ Long-term partnerships with reliable, vetted suppliers you can trust