The best workshops are busy working, not marketing.
Some of the most capable makers rely almost entirely on reputation and word of mouth. Their websites may be limited, outdated or difficult to find, if they have one at all.
For interior designers, architects, developers & fit-out
The maker your project needs is often the overlooked one.
You already have the drawing. Clear Tender finds the workshops and specialist makers you may never have the time to find yourself.
From stone and joinery to metalwork, furniture, upholstery and other bespoke elements, we research the wider market, speak directly to relevant makers and return with a clear comparison of the strongest options for your brief.
The problem
The best makers are rarely the best marketers.
The right supplier for a project often never reaches you. That is rarely because they lack the skill. More often, it is because:
Search visibility is not the same as suitability.
The first businesses you find are often simply the ones with the largest marketing budgets or the strongest online presence. That tells you very little about who is best suited to your brief.
Word of mouth only travels so far.
A brilliant maker may be a county (or a country) beyond your existing network. Unless someone you know has already worked with them, you may never hear their name.
Why it goes undone
You know it would be worth looking. You just haven't got the time.
Most project teams return to the same suppliers - not because they are always the best fit, but because finding credible alternatives means days of research, unanswered emails, repeated explanations and quotes that are difficult to compare.
So the wider search never happens, and you never quite find out what else was available.
That is the awkward middle Clear Tender takes off your hands.
Send us the drawing, specification or reference material you already have. Carry on with the project. We will do the looking and come back with the options.
Some of what we source
Specialist makers for briefs that deserve more than the obvious names.
We research makers and workshops for bespoke architectural elements, interiors and one-off pieces. Depending on the project, the search may cover the UK or extend across Europe and into the US where the brief requires it.
Stone
Fireplaces, flooring, staircases, carved elements, architectural details and other bespoke stonework.
Timber and joinery
Furniture, cabinetry, panelling, doors, staircases and specialist architectural joinery.
Metalwork
Balustrades, screens, furniture, decorative features, fittings and bespoke fabrication.
Fabric and upholstery
Curtains, blinds, upholstery, soft furnishings and specialist textile work.
Stone · Timber · Metalwork · Furniture · Joinery · Upholstery · Curtains · Glass · Tile · Lighting · Leather · and more
Not sure whether your brief fits? Send us what you have and we will tell you honestly whether Clear Tender can help.
Ask us about your project→Example sourcing report
ConfidentialBespoke fireplace - aged stone finish
Private commission · Five specialist stonemasons quoted
| Supplier | Quote | Ageing | All-in | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Supplier 01Best value | £1,829 | +£285 | £2,114 | 4 weeks |
Supplier 02 | £1,793 | not offered | — | 7-9 weeks |
Supplier 03 | £2,119 | +£600-750 | £2,719-2,869 | 6-8 weeks |
Supplier 04 | £2,640 | included | £2,640 | 6 weeks |
Supplier 05 | £2,964 | included | £2,964 | 10 weeks |
The five best makers our research found, side by side. Price, finish and lead time all in the open - so the right choice for your project is clear.
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What you receive
A report you can actually act on.
Clear Tender brings the most relevant options together in one written report, so you can compare them without piecing together information from separate calls, messages and quotations.
Depending on the brief and the information available, your report may include:
- Who each maker or supplier is
- Why they were selected
- Relevant capabilities and experience
- Location and availability
- Estimated or confirmed lead times
- Pricing or formal quotations
- Delivery or installation considerations
- Direct contact details
- Practical advantages and limitations
- Any caveats or unanswered questions you should know about
We will also highlight the options that appear strongest against the priorities of your brief.
You decide who to take forward and work directly with your chosen supplier. Clear Tender gives you the information needed to make that decision with greater confidence.
Have a question? Get in touch→
Work with us
Send us the brief. We'll do the looking.
We begin with a short conversation so we can understand what you need, what information you already have and what matters most to the project. We will then explain what the search is likely to involve and agree the fee with you before any work begins.
You may find someone better suited to the drawing, closer to the site or able to deliver sooner. You may find a meaningful difference in price. You may simply gain a credible second option.
Clear Tender works for you, not the suppliers. We accept no commission, referral payment or kickback from the businesses we introduce.
Contact
Send us
what you have.
A drawing, specification, reference image, CAD file, SketchUp file, PDF - or a few rough lines describing the problem - is enough to begin. It does not need to be beautifully packaged.
We will review it and come back to you directly. If Clear Tender is not the right fit, we will tell you.
The first conversation costs nothing. The scope and fee will be agreed before any research begins.
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