The Dove Factor Ltd · Sourcing & Supply
Practical sourcing.
Coordinated supply.
Tell us what you need. We help clarify the requirement, identify suitable supply options and coordinate the agreed order.
We’re a UK sourcing and supply business with established product experience in composite doors, door hardware, accessories and homeware. We also welcome stationery and office-supplies enquiries, assessing suitable supply options against your brief.
Supply only. Specifications and terms agreed before ordering.
For business buyers
Procurement teams · Contractors · Property businesses · Facilities & accommodation operators · Retailers & distributors
What we help buyers with
A clear requirement.
A considered supply route.
You may have a detailed specification or a requirement that needs more definition. We help establish what is needed before proposing a way forward.
- 01
Understand the requirement
Clarify the intended use, quantities, destination and timescale, including the details that will affect product selection.
- 02
Identify suitable options
Review relevant products and supplier options against the brief, and identify questions or constraints to resolve.
- 03
Put the details in writing
Clarify specifications, dimensions, finishes and quantities, then prepare a quotation setting out the proposed supply arrangement.
- 04
Coordinate the agreed order
Liaise with suppliers and confirm order and delivery details in line with the specification and terms you approve.
Our supply experience
Grounded in products
we already work with.
These four ranges are established areas of product experience, illustrated with products from our range.
01 / Doors
Composite doors
Made-to-order door specifications, glazing, finishes and hardware choices.
Explore Palladio doors02 / Hardware
Door furniture & hardware
Concealed hinges, door furniture and related accessories, with dimensions and finishes to confirm.
Explore door hardware03 / Homeware
Fabric door stops
Weighted fabric and rope knot door stops, with product styles, sizes and quantities to agree.
Explore fabric door stops
04 / Accessories
Draught excluders & accessories
Door draught excluders, adhesive door stops and related products for assessment against your brief.
Explore draught excludersAdditional sourcing category
Stationery & office supplies
Share your product list, specifications, quantities and delivery requirements. We’ll assess suitable supply options and confirm what we can offer.
Enquire about stationeryNeed something beyond these ranges?
Share your other product requirements for assessment.
Discuss a specificationHow an enquiry becomes an order
From your brief
to an agreed order.
- 01
Share your brief
Tell us the requirement, quantity, destination and required date.
- 02
Review the detail
We review suitability and identify information needed to assess the enquiry.
- 03
Consider the options
We propose available supply options and provide a quotation.
- 04
Approve the order
You approve the specification and commercial terms before we proceed.
- 05
Coordinate supply
We coordinate the agreed supply and delivery arrangements.
Supply is subject to availability and agreed specifications. Your quotation confirms minimum quantities, lead times, delivery arrangements, payment terms and each party’s responsibilities before you order.
Experience that supports the service
The details matter
before an order
is placed.
Our experience comes from the practical work behind product supply: handling specifications, clarifying product details, speaking with suppliers and confirming what is being ordered.
See our Palladio door experience- Coordinating a door specification
- Bringing together the door design, glazing, finish and hardware choices. Before releasing a door order, we confirm the specification, customer/installer-approved measurements and delivery information.
- Working with dimensions and finishes
- Handling product measurements, finish descriptions and quantities so the order details can be checked against the buyer’s requirement.
- Liaising with suppliers
- Raising product and availability questions, clarifying supply information and bringing the answers into the proposed order.
- Confirming the details
- Checking the agreed specification, quantities and delivery information before proceeding. TDF supplies products only; installation is arranged separately by the buyer.
Information for procurement teams
Help us assess
your requirement.
We welcome enquiries from private and public-sector buyers. A clear brief helps us assess fit and prepare a relevant response.
- Product specification and intended use
- Quantities, units and any acceptable alternatives
- Delivery location and access requirements
- Required date or delivery programme
- Documentation requirements and project reference
Documentation for the specific requirement
Tell us what product documentation your process requires; we’ll establish what is available for the proposed product and supplier before you proceed.
An enquiry does not include an independent compliance assessment, inspection or testing service.
Questions, answered
Before you enquire.
Have a requirement that needs a closer look? Include the detail in your enquiry.
Discuss your requirementsWhat products can TDF help with?
Our established product experience includes composite doors, door furniture and hardware, fabric door stops, draught excluders and related accessories. Stationery and office supplies are an additional sourcing category: share your product list and specifications so we can assess suitable supply options.
Do you install the products you supply?
No. TDF is supply-only. The buyer arranges installation and any required site survey. For door orders, customer/installer-approved measurements, the specification and delivery information must be confirmed before we release the order.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
Minimum quantities depend on the product, supplier and supply arrangement. Share the quantity and units you need; any minimum order requirement will be confirmed in the quotation.
How long will supply take?
Lead times depend on the specification, quantities, supplier availability and delivery arrangements. Tell us your required date so we can assess it. The applicable lead time will be stated in the quotation; submitting an enquiry does not reserve stock or a delivery date.
Can you assess products outside the catalogue?
Yes. Share your specification, quantity and delivery requirements. We’ll assess suitable supply options and confirm whether we can help.
How is a quotation prepared?
We review your brief and clarify any missing details before proposing suitable available options. The quotation sets out the specification, quantity, pricing, delivery arrangements, lead time, payment terms and precise supply arrangement. Terms are agreed for that requirement.
Who checks product suitability and documentation?
Tell us the intended use and any technical or documentation requirements at the outset. We’ll establish what product information is available for the proposed supply. The buyer must review and approve suitability against its project requirements and obtain any specialist advice needed before ordering.
What if I want to stock TDF products for resale?
Retailers and distributors can use our trade enquiry journey to tell us about their business and product interests. For a defined project specification or sourcing requirement, use the form below.
Start with the requirement
Tell us what
you need.
Share enough detail for us to assess the enquiry. We’ll review the requirement and identify what needs clarifying.