UK · Europe · China · Southern Africa

Source globally.
Supply Africa.

Clerin connects African organisations with trusted manufacturers, authorised distributors and verified suppliers across the UK, Europe, China and global markets.

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What do you need to procure?

Post an RFQ

One request. The right supply route.

Send the specification, part number or a photo of the nameplate. We match it to manufacturers, authorised distributors and established partners.

Submit a procurement request
Procurement desk

How Clerin works

Five steps. Clear accountability.

01

Submit requirement

Tell us the product, equipment or service — a part number, datasheet or nameplate photo is enough.

02

Supplier sourcing

We identify suitable manufacturers, authorised distributors and established supply partners.

03

Quote comparison

We obtain and review quotations against specification, lead time and commercial terms.

04

Procurement & compliance

Commercial checks, documentation and coordination through to order confirmation.

05

Delivery support

Where required, we assist with freight, export paperwork and delivery arrangements.

Manufacturers

Looking for a specific brand?

Tell us the manufacturer, model or part number and our procurement team will identify suitable sourcing channels.

Request brand sourcing
Brand documentation

Why organisations choose Clerin

A procurement partner, not a reseller catalogue.

International supplier network

UK, Europe, China and other manufacturing centres — matched to the requirement, not a catalogue of logos.

UK and Africa market knowledge

A Harare office and a UK sourcing desk. Your time zone, both ends of the chain.

Technology and industrial depth

IT hardware, software licensing, mechanical, electrical and automation — in one procurement partner.

Supplier verification support

We work with manufacturers, authorised distributors and established partners. Documentation on request.

Commercial sourcing assistance

Negotiation, lead times and payment terms handled on your behalf.

Procurement documentation

Itemised quotations, packing lists, certificates of origin and tender-ready records.

Cross-border capability

Export paperwork, freight options and coordination with your clearing agent.

Transparent quotation

Product, documentation and freight shown separately. No hidden lines.

Buyers

Looking for products or equipment?

Post a requirement. We identify the supply route and return a quotation.

Suppliers

Want to supply African markets?

Manufacturers and distributors can apply to join Clerin’s supply network.

Trusted supply network

Manufacturers, authorised distributors and established partners.

Badges describe the kinds of relationships we build. They are not displayed against named companies unless Clerin holds that relationship.

Manufacturer

Direct factory supply routes.

Authorised Distributor

Territory-correct channels.

Verified Supplier

Vetted for authenticity and export.

Technology Partner

Licensed software and hardware.

Regional Distributor

Africa-ready fulfilment.

UK Europe China Southern Africa
African city skyline

Africa market access

Help international suppliers reach African buyers.

Market intelligence

Where demand sits, and which channels actually buy.

Distributor identification

Introductions to suitable African distribution partners.

Tender opportunity identification

Institutional and corporate procurement windows.

Local representation

A Harare presence for supplier communication and follow-through.

Supplier introductions

Structured introductions — not cold lists.

Procurement support

RFQ handling, documentation and commercial coordination.

Business development

A professional route into Southern African markets.

Explore market access

Industries served

Supporting corporate and institutional procurement

Private companiesSchools and universitiesMining businessesTelecommunications companiesHealthcare organisationsGovernment-linked organisationsNGOsEngineering businesses

Clerin supports these buyers as a sourcing partner. We do not claim government accreditation.

Anonymised briefs

How engagements typically run

Illustrative sourcing briefs. Client names withheld.

IT infrastructure for a regional operator

Challenge. Enterprise servers, networking and workstations required against a tight window, with original warranties.

Approach. Sourced through authorised regional distribution channels. Part numbers locked before order.

Outcome. Specification-matched hardware, documented supply route, delivery coordinated to site.

Hydraulic upgrade for a processing plant

Challenge. OEM cylinders and power-unit components with several lines already superseded.

Approach. Technical match to current equivalents, manufacturer confirmation, pre-dispatch inspection.

Outcome. Correct application fit, export documentation and staged freight.

Electrical and automation package

Challenge. A mixed bill of PLCs, drives and switchgear from more than one European maker.

Approach. Consolidated sourcing, one quotation, one shipment.

Outcome. Reduced freight cost and a single set of commercial documents.

Registered

Clerin Enterprises (Private) Limited

Company 220325342. VAT 2000638293.

Zimbabwe

Harare business office

1366 Ambleside Way, Margolis Industrial Complex, Aspindale, Harare, Zimbabwe

United Kingdom

Sourcing & liaison

Supplier communication and factory coordination. Not a separately registered UK company.

Next step

Tell us what you need. We find the right supply route.