GLOBAL SOURCING OF LABORATORY & WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT
We meet RFQs and typically find the cheapest prices.
In practice, we benchmark suppliers to achieve the lowest total landed cost while protecting quality, compliance, and lead time.
What we Source:
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Measurement & Test: load cells, laser displacement sensors, LVDTs, extensometers, data acquisition, calibrated gauges, measuring cylinders, lab scales.
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Mechanical rigs & frames: tensile/compression frames, jigs/fixtures, creep & durability setups, bespoke tooling.
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Materials & thermal: ovens, environmental chambers, DSC/DMA accessories, fume cupboards, curing systems, heat shields.
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Workshop & fabrication: CNC/fixtures, vices, surface plates, precision plates, box-section & machined parts.
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Ancillaries: power supplies, cabling/looming, safety guarding, enclosures, PPE, mounting hardware.
Where we Buy & Who we Work With
At MTC, we maintain active supplier networks and key partners in China, Germany, and the USA, alongside established UK/EU vendors. This blend lets us balance cost, specification, documentation, and logistics on every RFQ.​
Why MTC for sourcing
RFQ-driven: we source to your exact specification, drawings, and test standards.
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Cost Advantage: multi-quote benchmarking (China/DE/USA/UK) to minimise total landed cost (unit + shipping + duty + VAT + risk).
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Compliance: CE/UKCA where applicable, calibration certificates (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025 traceability), Certificates of Conformity.
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Quality Assurance: supplier vetting, inspection photos/reports, incoming checks, optional factory QA and witness testing.
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Logistics: EXW/FOB/CIF/DDP options, customs documentation, HS codes, packing lists, and delivery to your site.
How it works
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Brief & RFQ intake: specification, quantities, target lead time/budget, acceptance criteria.
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Supplier shortlist: China / Germany / USA (plus UK/EU as needed) with like-for-like comparisons.
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Commercials: pricing breakdown, incoterms, payment terms, duties, and predicted door-to-door lead time.
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Quality & compliance: calibration/doc set, inspection plan, packaging method.
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Fulfilment: order placement, progress updates, shipping & customs, delivery, and handover report.​​​
Part description & performance spec (accuracy, resolution, load range, materials, duty cycle, environment).
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Drawings/models (if applicable), tolerances, finishes, and mounting details.
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Required standards & documentation (e.g., BS EN, ISO/IEC 17025 calibration, CoC, RoHS/REACH if relevant).
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Quantity, delivery postcode, incoterm preference (EXW/FOB/DAP/DDP), and required date.
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Any approved brands or “no-substitution” notes; acceptable alternates.
Deliverables
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Supplier comparison (technical & commercial), highlighting total landed cost and trade-offs.
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Calibration certificates/inspection records and documentation pack as agreed.
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Shipping & customs paperwork, packing list, and tracking details.
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Final handover summary with serials, warranties, and maintenance notes.
Price & value
Our goal is the lowest total landed cost, not just the lowest unit price. We routinely secure cost savings by balancing supplier region (China/Germany/USA), shipping mode, and documentation requirements without compromising compliance or quality.
What we need in your RFQ