UK precision engineering workshop with CNC machines
The procurement problem

Finding the right supplier shouldn't take weeks.

Most buyers still search Google, scroll LinkedIn, chase referrals and juggle email threads. There is no verification, no comparison and no audit trail. Industrial Connected was built to replace that.

Endless Google searches
Unverified suppliers
No way to compare
No trust indicators
Email and spreadsheet chaos
Hard to find specialists
The Industrial Connected way

One controlled procurement workflow. From project to award.

No cold calling. No guesswork. Buyers stay anonymous until they choose to engage, and verified suppliers carry a Trust Score™ built from the data they have submitted and the activity they generate on the platform.

  1. 1
    Post project
  2. 2
    Receive applications
  3. 3
    Review Trust Scores
  4. 4
    Compare suppliers
  5. 5
    Request quotes
  6. 6
    Award supplier
  7. 7
    Leave feedback
The differentiator

Membership, Verification and Trust Score.

Three separate signals that often get confused. A directory tells you who exists. Verification confirms the checks we’ve completed. Trust Score tells you how a supplier is performing on the platform over time. A supplier’s membership level is the plan they’re on - it sets access and visibility, not credibility.

Membership

Your membership level determines access, visibility and platform features.

e.g. Premium Supplier

Verification

Verified suppliers are checked against company details, Companies House records and submitted credentials where applicable. Verification contributes towards Trust Score but is not the only factor.

e.g. Verified Supplier

Trust Score

Trust Score combines supplier verification, certifications, marketplace participation, responsiveness and project performance to provide an overall measure of supplier credibility and engagement.

e.g. Established (72)

  • Verification

    Companies House and work email-domain checks.

  • Reviews

    Verified, project-linked buyer feedback.

  • Certifications

    ISO, AS, BSI and industry credentials.

  • Response behaviour

    Speed and quality of replies to projects.

  • Project success

    Awards, deliveries and outcome history.

Illustrative example only
Verified supplier
Precision CNC Engineering Ltd
Tier A
89
Trust Score™
out of 100
Verification95
Reviews88
Certifications92
Response behaviour81
Project success90
142
Projects
4.8
Avg rating
2h
Avg response

Illustrative example data only. Not live platform activity.

Two journeys

See the value relevant to you.

Whether you're sourcing a supplier or building a pipeline of qualified UK work, the platform follows a single, controlled path.

Buyer journey

From project to award in days, not weeks.

  1. Step 01
    Post project

    Scope, industry, budget, location, timescale.

  2. Step 02
    Receive applications

    Only verified, Trust-scored suppliers respond.

  3. Step 03
    Review suppliers

    Profiles, certifications, case studies, ratings.

  4. Step 04
    Compare suppliers

    Shortlist and view side by side.

  5. Step 05
    Request quotations

    RFQs and quotes managed in-platform.

  6. Step 06
    Award supplier

    Project drops into the live Workspace.

Post a project
The comparison

Industrial Connected vs traditional sourcing.

Six things buyers used to do manually. Now built into one platform.

Traditional supplier search
  • Google searches and LinkedIn scrolling
  • No verification
  • Tabs, notes, gut feel
  • Multiple emails and spreadsheets
  • Inbox chasing
  • None
Industrial Connected
  • Verified UK supplier base
  • Trust Scores™ on Verified Suppliers and above
  • Side-by-side supplier comparison
  • End-to-end procurement workflow
  • Structured RFQs and quote management
  • Supplier performance insights
How we score suppliers

Trust Score™ measures trust. Performance Score™ measures delivery.

Two scores. Two questions. Can I trust this supplier, and will they deliver? Together they give buyers the clearest picture of supplier quality in UK engineering.

Trust Score™
Measures credibility

Verification, reviews, certifications, response behaviour and project success. The signal that a supplier is who they say they are.

Coming next
Performance Score™
Measures delivery

Built from outcome data: projects delivered, repeat business, recommendation rate and response performance. The signal that a supplier actually delivers.

Projects completed
Verified delivery history.
Repeat business
Buyers who return for more work.
Would use again %
Direct buyer endorsement rate.
Recommendation rate
Buyers willing to refer the supplier.
Response performance
Speed and quality of communication.
The outcomes

Less risk. Better decisions. Faster procurement.

Save time

Find relevant verified suppliers faster, without trawling Google.

Reduce risk

Review verified credentials and Trust Scores before any engagement.

Make better decisions

Compare suppliers side by side with real data, not guesswork.

Improve efficiency

Manage RFQs, quotations and selection in one connected workflow.

The platform

Five products. One connected workflow.

Sourcing, delivery and growth on a single source of truth.

01/Project Marketplace
app.industrialconnected.com/projects/PRJ-2847
Live
Project MarketplaceProjectsNew brief
JM
Draft saved · just now
New project · PRJ-2847
Anonymous
CNC machined housing · 500 units
Posted by Buyer #B-1184 · 2 minutes ago
Industry
Aerospace
Budget
£35k - 45k
Location
UK Midlands
Lead time
8 weeks
5-axis CNCAluminium 7075AS9100ITAR
1. Buyer posts the brief
Project Marketplace

Post a project. Get matched with verified UK suppliers.

Buyers post projects with scope, budget and timescale. Trust-scored suppliers apply. You stay anonymous until you release an introduction.

  • Anonymous projects
  • Trust-scored applicants
  • Side-by-side shortlist
  • Introductions you control
02/Project Workspace
app.industrialconnected.com/workspace/PRJ-2847
Live
Project Workspace
JM
Buyer
Welcome aboard - here's the latest drawing pack.
Acorn Precision
Received, reviewing today. Any tolerance changes since v3?
1. Kickoff message
Project Workspace

Run the live project end to end.

Awarded projects move into a Workspace with messages, files, milestones, change requests and sign-off. No more lost email threads.

  • Messages & files in one place
  • Milestones and status
  • Change request log
  • Full delivery audit trail
03/Suppliers Directory
app.industrialconnected.com/suppliers
Live
Suppliers Directory
JM
5-axis CNCWeldingSheet metalInspectionPlastics
AS9100ISO 9001ISO 14001ITAR
36 verified UK suppliers match
1. Filter by capability
Suppliers Directory

Search the verified UK supplier base.

Filter by capability, certification, location and Trust Score. Shortlist directly or invite suppliers into a project.

  • Filter by capability & cert
  • Trust Score on Verified Suppliers and above
  • Verified case studies
  • Invite directly to a project
04/Equipment Marketplace
app.industrialconnected.com/equipment
Live
Equipment Marketplace
JM
Haas VF-2 CNC Mill
2019
£42,000
Mazak QT-200 Lathe
2017
£28,500
Hexagon CMM
2021
On request
Trumpf Fiber Laser
2020
£185,000
1. Browse equipment
Equipment Marketplace

Buy, sell and source UK manufacturing equipment.

List surplus machinery, post wanted listings or browse verified equipment with full enquiry traceability.

  • For sale & wanted listings
  • Make & model search
  • GBP pricing or on request
  • Direct enquiry to seller
05/Industry Support
app.industrialconnected.com/industry-support
Live
Industry Support
JM
What kind of support?
R&D tax credits
Export advice
Sustainability
Skills & training
1. Tell us what you need
Industry Support

Find specialist support, funding and advisory partners.

Connect with vetted advisors for R&D grants, export, investment, sustainability, skills and supply-chain resilience.

  • Vetted support suppliers
  • Grants, funding & R&D advice
  • Sustainability & skills programmes
  • Supply-chain resilience support
Anonymity by design

Quality is enforced, not promised.

Suppliers see scope, industry, budget range, location and timescale. Your company name and contact details stay hidden until you choose to engage. Verified suppliers carry a Trust Score™ that grows with reviews and delivery history as projects complete on the platform.

You stay anonymous
Until you release contact details.
No cold calling
Suppliers can't reach you uninvited.
Controlled introductions
You decide who gets in the room.
Honest Trust Scores
Built from real, completed work.
FAQ

The questions buyers and suppliers ask first.

Can't find what you need? Talk to the team.

Ready to skip the search?

Whether you need to find a supplier or win more UK engineering work, you can start in minutes.

For buyers

Looking for a supplier?

Post a project in minutes. Compare verified UK suppliers. Award with confidence.

Post a project
For suppliers

Looking for work?

Get qualified UK project leads, quote inside the platform and build a Trust Score™ that opens doors.

Become a supplier