Trade ecommerce built for compliance, bulk ordering and repeat business.
Contract catalogues, safety documentation, customer-specific pricing and account management. Trade supplies and PPE ecommerce has unique demands. We build platforms that meet them.
We build trade ecommerce platforms that procurement teams can depend on.
Trade supplies and PPE buyers are not browsing for inspiration. They need to find the right product, confirm it meets the required certification, and place a bulk order against their account, quickly and without friction. We build Magento 2 platforms that handle the compliance, pricing, and procurement complexity that comes with this sector. No shortcuts, no unsuitable platforms, no generic retail templates dressed up as B2B.
Trade buyers need compliance confidence before they can place an order.
In trade supplies and PPE, the purchasing decision is rarely just about price. Procurement teams need to know that the products they are ordering meet the required standards, carry the right certifications, and come with the documentation they need for their own compliance obligations. A platform that cannot surface CE marking, safety data sheets, and conformity declarations clearly on the product page creates friction, slows purchasing, and loses contracts to competitors who make the process easier. We build platforms where compliance is a first-class feature, not an afterthought.
Built for the way trade procurement actually works.
We build trade supplies platforms with the features procurement teams rely on: contract catalogues that surface only the products each account is authorised to purchase, customer-specific and volume-tiered pricing, compliance documentation attached directly to products and downloadable on demand, bulk order entry by SKU or product code, quick re-order from previous orders, approval workflows for multi-user accounts, and account management portals that give procurement managers visibility of spend and order history. Every feature reduces the workload on your internal team and makes your platform easier to buy from than the competition.
Magento 2 is built for the complexity trade suppliers need.
Magento 2's native B2B suite covers company accounts, shared catalogues, customer-specific pricing, requisition lists, purchase order workflows, and quick order. For trade supplies and PPE businesses with multiple customer segments, regulatory documentation requirements, and ERP-driven stock management, Magento 2 gives you the control and flexibility that retail-first platforms cannot match. We extend the platform where needed and integrate it with your back-office systems so that pricing, stock, and compliance data are always accurate.
Which platform is right for your trade supplies business?
Shopify Plus can work for trade suppliers with a relatively simple product range and pricing structure who need to get online quickly. But most trade supplies and PPE businesses find they outgrow Shopify's B2B capabilities within a year or two. When contract catalogues, compliance documentation management, complex tiered pricing, and ERP integration are all requirements, Magento 2 is the more appropriate platform. The upfront investment is higher, but the total cost of ownership over three to five years is often lower once you factor in the limitations and workarounds Shopify Plus requires in this sector.
Get found by buyers who are ready to purchase.
Trade buyers search for suppliers, product codes, and certification requirements online. A well-structured Magento 2 platform with solid SEO foundations gives your business consistent organic visibility for the search terms your customers are already using. We build every trade supplies site with category architecture, product URL strategy, and technical SEO in place from the start. We also offer ongoing SEO support to grow your organic trade enquiries month on month.
What to look for in a trade supplies ecommerce agency
B2B platform specialism
Trade supplies ecommerce requires genuine B2B platform expertise. Look for an agency with live Magento 2 B2B projects, not just a claim that they can handle business accounts.
Compliance feature experience
Managing safety data sheets, CE certificates, and conformity documentation on a live ecommerce platform requires specific technical knowledge. Ask for examples of how they have handled this before.
Contract catalogue capability
The ability to show each account only what they are contracted to buy, at the right price, is a core requirement in this sector. Make sure your agency has built this before.
ERP and back-office integration
Accurate stock, pricing, and order data depend on your ecommerce platform talking to your ERP or warehouse management system. Integration experience is non-negotiable.
SEO architecture knowledge
Product code search, category structure, and technical SEO all matter in trade supplies. Your agency should have a clear approach to organic search from the start of the project.
Ongoing support capability
Trade catalogues grow, compliance requirements change, and new integrations get needed. Choose an agency with structured support packages and capacity to keep developing after launch.
How we approach a trade supplies ecommerce project
Discovery
We get under the skin of your business, your customers, your catalogue complexity, and your current platform pain points before we recommend anything.
Platform & Architecture
We recommend the right platform for your specific situation and design the information architecture, URL structure, and SEO foundations before a line of code is written.
Design & Build
Our designers and developers work together to build your store. Every decision is made with conversion, performance, and your brand in mind.
Launch & Grow
We support your launch and stay involved after it. Whether that is SEO, CRO, new features, or ongoing support, we are here for the long term.
Questions about trade supplies ecommerce
Bespoke trade supplies and PPE ecommerce platforms start from around £22,000 + VAT, though the final cost depends on the platform, complexity of your pricing model, and the integrations required. Features like contract catalogues, compliance documentation management, and customer-specific pricing add to the scope. We offer flexible payment terms and will give you a clear picture of costs before any commitment.
Most trade supplies ecommerce projects take between four and nine months from kick-off to launch. If you have an existing platform you need to migrate from, the timeline also accounts for data migration and integration testing. Get in touch with your go-live date and we will tell you honestly what is achievable.
Magento 2 is almost always the right choice for trade supplies and PPE businesses. Customer-specific pricing, bulk ordering, contract catalogues, compliance documentation, and account management portals are all handled cleanly at the platform level. Businesses in this sector consistently outgrow Shopify, particularly once account-based pricing and compliance requirements come into play. We will give you a straight recommendation based on your situation.
The essentials are: customer-specific and contract pricing, bulk ordering with quick order entry, contract catalogues that show only what each account is authorised to purchase, compliance and safety documentation attached to relevant products (CE marking, safety data sheets, COSHH sheets), quick re-order from previous orders, and account management portals for procurement teams. Beyond these, features like spend reporting, approval workflows, and delivery scheduling all add significant operational value.
We build product pages with structured compliance document management, allowing safety data sheets, CE certificates, COSHH documentation, and product conformity declarations to be attached to individual products and downloadable by customers. For businesses with regulatory obligations, we can also implement version control and audit trails for documentation. This is something Magento 2 handles well with the right architecture.
Yes. Contract catalogues, where each trade account or customer group sees only the products they are contracted to purchase and at their agreed pricing, are a core B2B feature we implement regularly on Magento 2. This reduces ordering errors, simplifies procurement for your customers, and removes the need for manual price management on your side.
Yes. Every platform we build can be covered by one of our support packages, from ad-hoc development to a dedicated monthly retainer. Trade supply businesses often need ongoing development as their product range and compliance requirements evolve. We are here for the long term.
Not at all. We work with businesses across the UK and beyond. Many of our best client relationships are fully remote and work extremely well.
