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
“500 kg food-grade salt needed urgently”
Key features
Simple pricing
Free during founding period£0
per urgent request posted
Founding members post free while we build the network. The standard £100 request fee will apply after the founding period, with notice. No commission. No payment for goods through the platform.
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