SpotBuy
Urgent material sourcing
Post urgent shortfall requirements and get rapid responses from matched, approved UK suppliers. 48-hour default window. Auto-matched to relevant suppliers.
How SpotBuy works
Post your shortfall
Describe the material you need, the quantity, delivery region, and deadline. Set a target price if you wish. Default 48-hour expiry.
Suppliers are notified
Approved suppliers with matching material categories are automatically notified. They can respond with price, quantity, and earliest delivery.
Connect and fulfil
Review responses, engage with the best match, and conclude the transaction directly. materiq facilitates the introduction only.
Example request
URGENT REQUEST
“500 kg food-grade salt needed urgently”
CategorySalt & Minerals
Quantity500 kg
Required by48 hours
RegionWest Midlands
CollectionBuyer can collect
Key features
48-hour default expiry with option to close early
Auto-matched to approved suppliers by material category
Email notifications to matched suppliers immediately
Buyer can mark request as fulfilled, cancelled, or expired
Simple pricing
£100
per urgent request posted
No commission. No payment for goods through the platform. The request fee covers matching, notifications, and response management.
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