TES Vending
Day-to-day site essentials, PPE and consumables supplied in state of the art bespoke vending machines.
For all your site needs
Working safely. Together.
Supplying workwear, PPE, site supplies and tools nationwide, trusted by trade and public sector organisations across the UK.
Supporting critical projects through consistent supply
Keeping major projects moving with consistent, compliant products, delivered on time since 1990.
- Workwear, PPE and safety equipment
- Tools, consumables and site supplies
- Specialising in road, rail & tunnelling
About Thurrock Engineering Supplies
TES supports contractors, infrastructure projects and industrial organisations with reliable supply of workwear, PPE, tools and site consumables.
We specialise in keeping safety-critical environments supplied with consistent, compliant products — whether that’s meeting urgent site requirements or supporting structured, repeat supply across large-scale projects.
As a family-run UK business established in 1990, we combine practical product knowledge, responsive service and a dedicated B2B ordering platform to make procurement straightforward, dependable and transparent.
Trusted by trade and public sector organisations, we focus on clear communication, compliance and doing what we say we’ll do.
Why customers work with us
- Practical, down-to-earth advice from a UK-based team
- Flexible production for one-offs and repeat runs
- B2B portal for easy reordering and product browsing
Key milestones
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1990
TES founded in Thurrock
Family-run business established to support local engineering and construction contractors with dependable supply.
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1991
First ISO accreditation
Achieved ISO 9001:1987 certification, maintained continuously through to today on ISO 9001:2015.
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1992
Supplying the QE2 Bridge
Supplied fixings, fasteners and tools to the QE2 bridge construction project. This landmark project became a proof-point for TES, opening the door to further major, publicly funded infrastructure work.
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1995
Leading local supplier
Well-established as a go-to provider of tools, fixings and fasteners for Tilbury Docks, Thames Board Mills and industrial customers across Essex and London.
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2000
Nationwide project support
Delivering nationwide across the UK for construction, tunnelling, rail and road projects in both private and public sectors.
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2001
New West Thurrock premises
Moved into purpose-built premises in West Thurrock to support a broader offering including workwear, pneumatic tools and power tools.
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2008
Next-generation leadership
Luke Keenan became Sales Director, taking over the family business from founder Paul Keenan.
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2014
Expanding the director team
Ross Keenan joined as an additional director to support the day-to-day running of the business alongside his brother Luke.
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2015
FORS compliant deliveries
Became FORS compliant, broadening delivery capabilities for customers and major projects.
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2018
On-demand workwear branding
Fitted a dedicated in-house workwear branding room at our offices, enabling on-demand printing and faster turnaround for branded garments.
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2020
Going fully electric
Introduced a fleet of three Mercedes eSprinter vans for deliveries within a 30-mile radius, reducing our carbon footprint.
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2025
Modern ERP & B2B portal
Upgraded our technology stack with a new ERP and B2B portal to make procurement effortless for customers.
Services & capabilities
Account management & credit
Dedicated account management, tailored pricing and simple monthly billing so you can keep site spend under control.
Delivery on TES vehicles & networks
Flexible delivery using our own vehicles for local drops and trusted courier and pallet networks for fast UK-wide coverage.
Non-stock sourcing & specials
Hard-to-find items, one-off requirements and project-specific kit sourced through our supplier network, not just what’s on the shelf.
Buy-on-your-behalf service
Purchase directly from other suppliers using your TES account – we handle payment and invoicing, acting like your trade credit card.
Low-MOQ branded workwear
Embroidered and heat press printed garments with very low minimum order quantities, making professional branding viable even for small teams and one-off projects.
Local next-day & same-day drops
Reliable delivery on our own fleet within roughly a 30-mile radius, with next-day as standard and same-day often available for urgent local requirements.
Industry-experienced sales team
A sales team drawn from industrial and site backgrounds, with decades of experience supplying the sectors we serve and advising on the right products for real-world conditions.
B2B portal & approvals
A dedicated B2B portal that gives you full procurement control, including approval workflows and spend visibility that many in-house tools don’t offer out of the box.
Workwear & PPE recycling
A recycling programme that takes back used workwear and PPE to be repurposed into dog beds, packaging materials and textile wiper rags, helping cut landfill.
On-site reviews & support
Sales specialists who visit your sites, warehouses and offices to understand complex requirements and help streamline your supply chain face to face.
Sectors we support
Rail
Supply for railway infrastructure and rail engineering stores, from tools and fixings to compliant PPE and workwear.
Road
Construction supplies for highways and road projects including tools, PPE, workwear, building materials and welfare.
Tunnelling
Workwear, PPE, building materials and welfare to support demanding tunnelling and underground environments.
Ports
PPE, workwear, tooling and welfare products tailored to port operations and marine-adjacent sites.
Marine
PPE, workwear, tooling and consumables to support marine, quayside and waterside operations.
Engineering & other industries
Tools, fixings, fasteners, PPE, workwear, welfare and more for engineering workshops and wider industrial customers.
Trusted by
A selection of clients and projects that rely on TES.
The TES B2B platform
Browse thousands of products, request quotations and build orders that land on site when you need them. The TES B2B platform is built for contractors and industrial users, with procurement tools such as approval workflows, order tracking and account-based pricing.
- Account-based pricing and trade terms
- Procurement approval workflows & team management
- Reliable delivery windows and order tracking
Brands we stock & supply
We work with a range of trusted manufacturers to keep your projects moving.
Accreditations & certifications
TES is committed to working safely and responsibly. That means clear standards, measured impact and continuous improvement.
ISO 9001 - Quality management
Structured quality systems that keep orders, documentation and checks under control from enquiry through to delivery.
ISO 14001 - Environmental management
A framework for managing environmental impact, from waste reduction to responsible material selection.
ISO 45001 - Health & safety
Documented health & safety processes to help keep our team, visitors and your projects safe.
FORS accredited fleet
Fleet accreditation that supports safer, cleaner deliveries into busy sites and urban environments.
Achilles qualification
Pre-qualification that simplifies onboarding TES into procurement systems and major project supply chains.
RISQS and rail compliance
Third-party assurance that TES is set up to support rail projects with appropriate controls and documentation.
BSIF certification
Third-party assurance that TES is set up to support rail projects with appropriate controls and documentation.
Constructionline Associate certification
Third-party assurance that TES is set up to support rail projects with appropriate controls and documentation.
TES news
Latest updates from TES – new capabilities, sustainability work and practical support for projects.
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