BULK ORDER TERMS
Standard terms for personalised bulk quotes. Final pricing and conditions are confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Minimum order
Bulk pricing applies from 10 kits and above.
Personalised quote
Prices are tiered by volume and confirmed by written quote, valid for 30 days.
Payment
Orders are paid in full on confirmation. BACS or card accepted; invoicing available for approved education and employer accounts.
Lead time
7–14 days from order confirmation, subject to volume and tool availability.
Shipping
Free tracked UK delivery to a single address on all orders. Multi-site delivery available at cost.
Substitutions
We reserve the right to substitute items of equivalent or better quality where a specific brand is unavailable.
Returns
Unopened kits may be returned within 14 days of delivery. Opened kits are non-returnable unless faulty.
Warranty
12-month warranty against manufacturing defects on all included tools. Wear items and consumables excluded.
Cancellation
Orders may be cancelled before dispatch; deposit is refundable less any tooling already procured to fulfil the order.
Equipping a workshop, a production team or an academic cohort? Bates's Essentials is available at personalised bulk pricing with terms tailored to employers, training providers and educational institutions.
employers
Standardised tooling across every operator and shift.
training providers
Consistent, reliable kits for every learner.
colleges and universities
Fully equipped workshops without the procurement overhead.