China sourcing service
China sourcing agent for new products and first production runs
Cambridge China Bridge takes a product from an idea, a drawing or a sample to a first production run in China: we match it to factories that already make similar products, coordinate samples until one is right, and our own staff in China inspect the first order before it ships.
What you get
- Start from a sketch, a drawing, a competitor's product or a sample; we match it to factories that already make similar products.
- A custom or own-brand product is quoted in about three weeks, from real factory quotes.
- Samples coordinated and sent to you; production starts only after you approve one.
- No minimum order on our side, so a first run can be small; the factory's own minimum is confirmed in the quote.
- The UK documents to ask the factory for, such as test reports and the Declaration of Conformity where your product needs one.
Cambridge China Bridge in brief
- Buying from Chinese factories since 2021, for our own businesses and for clients on the same terms.
- Our own staff are based in China, at two bases: the Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan) and the Yangtze River Delta (Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu). They visit factories themselves.
- £0 sourcing fee, commission or retainer on goods orders. Supplier checks are included; audits and inspections are usually included in the quote, with third-party checks charged extra.
- No minimum order on our side, from a single-unit trial to full containers; the factory's own minimum applies separately.
- In one project, a UK EV charging operator cut unit cost by 70% and scaled 3× faster. In another, a multi-site Cambridge café chain saved 50% on packaging.
- Free landed-price comparison within 72 hours for an off-the-shelf product. A reference call with a past client can be arranged, with that client's agreement.
- A UK company in Cambridge and London: Cambridge China Bridge is the trading name of Piggy Pineapple Ltd, company number 14385590.
How it works
- Send the idea, drawings or a sample, with your target price and quantity.
- We match it to suitable factories and return real quotes in about three weeks.
- Samples are made and refined until you approve one.
- The first production run is inspected before it ships.
- The goods are delivered to your UK address with duty and VAT handled.
Questions buyers ask
Can you work from a sketch rather than a finished design?
Yes. A sketch, a drawing, a photo of a similar product or a sample is enough to start; the specification is agreed with you before factories quote.
How long does a quote for a new product take?
About three weeks. Our partner in China works the specification through suitable factories and comes back with real quotes, and we review them before they reach you.
Can the first run be small?
Yes. There is no minimum on our side; the factory's own minimum for your product is confirmed in the quote before you commit.