Question 1

What is SubTrada?

Accepted Answer

SubTrada is a UK construction procurement platform where main contractors find vetted subcontractors, tender packages and compare quotes line by line. Subcontractors get a free profile so main contractors can find them.

Question 2

Who is SubTrada for?

Accepted Answer

SubTrada is for UK main contractors who need to buy trade packages, and for the subcontractors who price them. Main contractors run their tenders on the platform; subcontractors keep a profile and receive tender invitations.

Question 3

How much does SubTrada cost?

Accepted Answer

For main contractors, the Project plan is £495 per project per month and the Pro plan is £895 per project per month. Both include unlimited seats. Subcontractors get a free profile, with optional paid plans: Verified Pro at £145 a month and Elite at £7,995 one-off.

Question 4

How are subcontractors vetted?

Accepted Answer

Subcontractors go through a four-tier review, from Tier 4 to Tier 1, covering accreditations, insurances and safety record. The tier is shown on each profile, so main contractors can see who is verified before inviting anyone to tender.

Question 5

How is SubTrada different from a general project-management tool?

Accepted Answer

General project-management tools track tasks. SubTrada is built for construction procurement: a vetted subcontractor directory, tendering and line-by-line quote comparison in one place, with procurement tracked from tender to award.

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