Choosing this construction
A controlled drawing gives the supplier a precise starting point for bespoke supply. It should identify geometry, construction, tolerances and the intended loading and handling conditions.
Send the current revision
Include the revision identifier and date, quantity and required delivery date. Make clear whether the supplier is being asked to manufacture to an established design or assess and propose a design. Responsibility for suitability should be understood before production.
A practical specification example
When a drawing conflicts with a sample, identify the controlling requirement. A sample may include wear, a repair or an undocumented historic change. Resolve the discrepancy before quoting and keep the final approved version with the purchase order.
Treatment and marking for the finished packaging
Tell us where the goods are being packed and their final destination. Include collars, blocking and other raw timber used with the base. Ask for the treatment and marking requirement to be confirmed for the offered construction. Neither entry type, footprint nor new condition is proof of ISPM 15 compliance. Changes after the packaging is supplied should be referred back to the responsible provider.
Request a quotation for the actual job
Send dimensions or a drawing, quantity, cargo weight and support points, handling method and delivery postcode. Add the packing deadline and unloading arrangements. Product design, supply, price and delivery are confirmed against the enquiry. You can contact the team directly; the optional brief builder is available if you want help organising those details.
Sources & further reading
HSE: pallet safety, PM15 (opens in a new tab)Forestry Commission: wood packaging material for import and export (opens in a new tab)References reviewed 7 October 2026. Confirm the current rules for your shipment with the relevant authority or freight adviser.