Sourcing Platform Features
Upload quote requests and manage all your quotes in one place.
Qimtek gives industry buyers and design engineers the tools to source custom-manufactured parts quickly and confidently. Explore the features designed to save you time, improve supplier comparisons and streamline every stage of your sourcing process.
Simple drag, drop and source feature to upload quote requests quickly.
Picture the time you'll save—no more endless internet searches for companies, no more drafting individual emails, no struggle to gather quotes. Simply upload your engineering drawings, CAD files, and PDFs to Qimtek and watch the suppliers approach you. Saving you time and accelerating your quoting process whilst giving you a reach a wider network of potential manufacturing partners.
Work directly with suppliers and build reliable long-term partnerships.
Our platform is designed to streamline your sourcing process, serving as a gateway to connect you with the right suppliers. From the outset, you'll engage directly with our network of subcontract suppliers, paving the way for potential long-term manufacturing partnerships. To help with this, you'll see the suppliers actively working on your quotes. You can explore their detailed profiles, which include their full capabilities, certifications, galleries showcasing previous work, operational videos, and reviews from previous buyers.
Collect your quotes in one place to download when you are ready.
Compiling and analysing multiple quotes can be time-consuming - searching, cross referencing and compiling spreadsheets. To help our buyers streamline this process, our suppliers can upload their quotes and supporting documents directly to your project. With just one click, you can log in and download all quotes simultaneously. This is accompanied by a spreadsheet designed for easy analysis breaking down pricing and lead times line by line, helping you quickly identify the fastest or most cost-effective supplier within your desired timeframe.
Instant Feedback To Everyone!
End projects, letting all suppliers know.
Managing feedback requests from suppliers, especially after a quote doesn't win, can be time-consuming. Qimtek's platform simplifies this process, allowing you to effortlessly close a project and provide feedback to all involved suppliers with just a few clicks. This keeps everyone informed and minimises the need for follow-up calls, saving you time and enhancing communication
Unlimited users & 100% free!
For individual buyers or purchasing teams.
Post unlimited projects and receive quotes and lead times from UK engineering suppliers by uploading your drawings. Engage directly with suppliers from the start, allowing for detailed discussions about your projects and fostering long-term manufacturing partnerships.
Our platform accommodates both individual buyers and designers, as well as purchasing teams, with unlimited user access and it's entirely free with no hidden upgrades. Begin by registering for your free Qimtek account and start sending out your quote requests today!
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