Buyer's guide

How to buy on our marketplaces

Looking for a product, a piece of equipment or a service for your business? Find it, compare the offers and contact the supplier directly.

  • Free for buyers
  • Your request goes straight to the supplier
  • Price, order and delivery are agreed with them

Four steps from need to quote

The marketplace connects professional buyers with suppliers in your sector. You stay in control at every step.

  1. 1

    Search

    Type the name of a product, brand or supplier in the search bar, or browse the marketplace's sectors.

  2. 2

    Compare

    Each listing shows the product, its specifications and the supplier offering it. Open several listings to compare offers.

  3. 3

    Request a quote

    From the listing, fill in the contact form with your needs and your details. Your request goes straight to the supplier.

  4. 4

    Talk it through

    The supplier replies by email or phone. Price, terms, order and delivery are agreed directly with them.

A precise request gets a faster answer

The supplier can price your request straight away if your message includes these four things.

  1. 1
    The product

    Reference, model or the specifications you need.

  2. 2
    The quantity

    Number of units, or expected yearly volume.

  3. 3
    Timing and location

    Preferred date and delivery address.

  4. 4
    Who you are

    Company, job title and a number to reach you on.

To: the listing's supplier

Subject: Quote request

Hello,

We would like a quote for the model shown in your listing, in the standard finish.⁠1We need 12 now, then around forty a year.⁠2Delivery needed before the end of March, in Manchester.⁠3

Thank you in advance for your reply.

Emma Clarke, purchasing manager, Hartley Ltd, 0161 000 0000⁠4

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay to use the marketplace?

No. Searching, viewing listings and sending requests to suppliers are free for buyers.

Does the marketplace sell the products?

No. It puts you in touch with suppliers. Price, order, payment and delivery are agreed directly between you and the supplier.

Who receives my request?

The supplier presenting the product. They reply directly by email or phone, using the contact details you provided.

Can I contact several suppliers?

Yes. Send a request from each listing you are interested in, then compare the replies before choosing.

Who is the marketplace for?

Professional buyers: companies, tradespeople, public bodies and establishments equipping their business.

What happens to my contact details?

They are passed on to the supplier you contact so that they can reply to you.

I can't find the product I'm looking for

Try a broader term or browse the sectors. If you still can't find it, describe what you need using the form below.

A question about the marketplace?

Our team will help you find your way around the site. Call or email us.

Phone+33 1 84 81 02 70Email[email protected]

Infoweb Market, the Info Media group's network of B2B marketplaces.

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