UK-Based Company
One UK commercial point of contact for your sourcing requirement.
Global sourcing Procurement International trade
Global Sourcing, Built Around Your Requirement.
Nine Sharks is a UK-based sourcing and procurement company supporting B2B buyers across the UK, Europe and international markets with products, components, materials and commercial supplies.
Tell us what you need, the specification, quantity and destination. We assess the requirement, investigate suitable sourcing options and provide a commercial quotation.
B2B sourcing Specification-led procurement International trade
Requirement-Led
We start with what you need rather than a predefined catalogue.
Global Supplier Search
Potential sourcing markets are investigated according to the requirement.
Commercial Supply
Where terms are agreed, Nine Sharks can purchase and supply the goods to your business.
What we source
One Sourcing Partner. Many Types of Requirements.
Nine Sharks does not operate from a fixed product catalogue. These six areas are common sourcing routes, not hard limits on the products, materials or commercial requirements we can assess. Explore all sourcing areas.
Manufacturing & Engineering
Machined parts, fabricated products, castings, forgings, assemblies and specification-led manufactured goods.
Explore Manufacturing
Chemicals & Materials
Industrial chemicals, speciality materials, raw materials and specification-led material requirements.
Explore Chemical Sourcing
Packaging
Transit, protective, custom, printed and industrial packaging requirements.
Explore Packaging
Commercial & Consumer Products
Products for wholesale, retail, distribution, e-commerce, hospitality and other commercial uses.
Explore Product Sourcing
Equipment & Business Supplies
Commercial equipment, workplace products, tools, operational supplies and business-use requirements.
Explore Equipment Sourcing
Food Ingredients & Flavour Solutions
Ingredient, flavouring and food-grade material requirements assessed around product, use, market and documentation needs.
Explore Ingredient SourcingCan't see your requirement?
Tell us what you need. The categories are illustrative, not a fixed catalogue.
Our services
Sourcing Services Built Around Your Requirement.
Nine Sharks supports businesses through the practical stages of global sourcing, from initial product or material requirements through supplier identification, product development, procurement, packaging, international trade and repeat supply. Explore all sourcing services.
Product & Material Sourcing
From commercial goods and materials to specification-led requirements, we assess each sourcing brief individually.
Explore ServiceCustom Product Development
Coordinate a defined product or formulation brief with suitable technical and manufacturing partners.
Explore ServiceProduct & Packaging Development
Bring product, packaging, protection and production considerations into one sourcing conversation.
Explore ServicePrivate Label & White Label Sourcing
Assess white-label, private-label, OEM and ODM supply routes around your commercial requirement.
Explore ServiceSupplier Sourcing & Evaluation
Investigate potential suppliers and commercial options against a clear requirement.
Explore ServiceProcurement Support
Structure international sourcing conversations around the product, quantity, delivery and commercial need.
Explore ServiceImport, Export & International Trade Support
Coordinate the commercial supply discussion with relevant cross-border requirements in view.
Explore ServiceSupply Chain & Repeat Supply
Support ongoing procurement and repeat commercial supply discussions for agreed sourcing routes.
Explore ServiceRequirement-led sourcing
Start With the Product You Need — Not the Category It Belongs To.
Some requirements begin with a detailed technical drawing.
Others begin with a photograph, model number, specification, sample, existing product or simply a description of what the buyer needs.
You do not need to determine where your enquiry fits before contacting Nine Sharks.
Give us the information you have and we can assess whether the requirement is suitable for sourcing.
How it works
From Requirement to Commercial Supply.
- 01
Send Your Requirement
Product, quantity, specification, destination and supporting information.
- 02
We Assess It
We review the technical and commercial requirement.
- 03
We Investigate Supply
Potential sourcing options are investigated according to the requirement.
- 04
Receive Our Quote
Where a suitable sourcing solution is identified, Nine Sharks provides its commercial quotation.
- 05
Procurement & Supply
Following agreement, Nine Sharks can purchase and supply the goods under the agreed commercial terms.
One commercial partner
Sourcing Without Managing Multiple Supplier Conversations.
International sourcing can involve supplier research, specifications, commercial discussions, documentation, production requirements and logistics considerations.
Nine Sharks provides one commercial point of contact around the sourcing requirement.
Your BusinessNine SharksInternational Supply
Requirement First
We begin with your specification and commercial requirement.
Commercial Perspective
Quantity, pricing, lead time and supply viability are considered together.
Global Mindset
The sourcing market should follow the requirement rather than the other way around.
Long-Term Supply
Where a sourcing arrangement works, repeat procurement can become simpler.
Specialist sourcing guidance
Explore Some of Our Existing Sourcing Areas.
Nine Sharks considers enquiries across a broader range of products. These areas have dedicated sourcing guidance because requirements are often highly specification-dependent.
Manufacturing Parts & Components
Specification-led sourcing for manufactured components and custom parts.
Explore ManufacturingChemical Sourcing
Requirement-led sourcing based on chemical identity, specification, quantity, packaging and documentation needs.
Explore Chemical SourcingPackaging Solutions
Packaging sourcing based on product needs, dimensions, material, protection, print and commercial requirements.
Explore PackagingCan't see your requirement here?
That does not mean we cannot assess it.
Have a sourcing requirement?
Tell Us What You Need.
Send us the product, specification, quantity and delivery requirement.
You can also provide drawings, photographs, datasheets, reference products, existing quotations or other supporting information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What products can Nine Sharks source?
Nine Sharks considers sourcing enquiries across a broad range of B2B products rather than operating from a fixed catalogue. Our website contains dedicated information for manufacturing components, chemicals and packaging, but enquiries are not limited to those areas. Each requirement is assessed individually based on the product, specification, quantity, sourcing feasibility and commercial requirements.
Can I submit something that isn't listed?
Yes. If your requirement does not match one of the listed RFQ categories, you can choose Another Product or Requirement. The requirement can then be assessed individually.
Do I need a complete specification?
Not always. A drawing, photograph, model number, existing product, datasheet or written description may provide enough information to begin assessing the requirement. More detailed information generally allows a more useful sourcing assessment.
Does Nine Sharks manufacture the products?
No. Nine Sharks is a sourcing and international trading company rather than a manufacturer. Where appropriate, we investigate potential supply options against the buyer's requirement.
Do I purchase directly from the overseas supplier?
The standard Nine Sharks model is to provide the buyer with a Nine Sharks commercial quotation. Where terms are agreed, Nine Sharks can purchase from the selected source and supply the goods under the agreed commercial arrangement.
Which countries do you source from?
Potential sourcing markets are considered according to the requirement rather than being restricted to one country. The appropriate sourcing market depends on factors including the product, specification, quantity and commercial requirements.
Does submitting an RFQ guarantee that Nine Sharks can supply the product?
No. Every enquiry must first be assessed for sourcing feasibility, specification, quantity and commercial viability.