CO-Bridge mitigates the operational, financial, and compliance risks of international trade.
Through a UK-based framework of verified sourcing, quality assurance, and full import management, we transform complex trade into a transparent, secure, and measurable process.
ABOUT US
CO-Bridge: The UK-Based Framework for Verified, Risk-Controlled Trade
CO-Bridge Sustainable Solutions Ltd is a UK-registered trade facilitation company operating under the UK–Turkey Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
We provide an institutional sourcing framework that eliminates uncertainty in international procurement. By combining verified supplier management, quality assurance, logistics coordination, and customs oversight, CO-Bridge enables UK businesses to import directly from Turkey with full transparency, UK-based payments, and zero import risk. Every transaction is structured, compliant, and traceable — from supplier selection to final UK delivery.
Operational Execution with Full Accountability
Unlike traditional consulting firms that provide only advisory reports, CO-Bridge directly executes every stage of the trade process.
We manage supplier engagement, verification, negotiation, and production oversight — ensuring measurable efficiency, controlled risk, and consistent delivery standards.
From initial assessment to final delivery within the UK, every step is monitored under CO-Bridge’s central management framework to guarantee seamless execution and traceable outcomes.
Independent and Impartial Procurement Governance
CO-Bridge operates with full independence from any single supplier or manufacturing group. This impartial structure allows us to evaluate a wide network of verified producers objectively — selecting the most suitable partners based on compliance, capability, and cost efficiency. Each sourcing case is benchmarked across multiple factories to secure the optimal balance of price, quality, and reliability, ensuring our clients access the most competitive and transparent supply options under a regulated procurement framework.
Mitigating the Structural Risks of Cross-Border Trade
International trade presents a range of complex risks — from political and regulatory uncertainty to quality variance and cultural misalignment.
CO-Bridge mitigates these challenges through a structured governance framework that combines verified sourcing, transparent communication, and UK-based operational control.
Each project is managed under six primary assurance categories to ensure compliance, stability, and measurable performance across the entire trade cycle.
Co-Bridge’s 6 Assurance Model
Political & Economic Stability
We monitor trade policy shifts, tariffs, and market fluctuations under the UK–Turkey FTA to maintain continuity and cost predictability.
Quality Assurance & Verification
Three-stage inspection system covering production, packaging, and pre-shipment — fully managed by CO-Bridge.
Cultural & Communication Alignment
Our bilingual management team ensures precise communication and cultural clarity between UK clients and Turkish manufacturers.
Market Entry & Competition
We provide competitive sourcing analysis to identify the most efficient supplier network for each project scope.
Regulatory & Customs Compliance
CO-Bridge directly handles all customs, certification, and documentation to prevent procedural delays and legal exposure.
Supply Chain Continuity
Our consolidated logistics coordination ensures predictable timelines, reduced costs, and full traceability from factory to delivery.
A Leadership Team Built on Execution and Industry Expertise
CO-Bridge has been established on the strong, hands-on foundation of its founder and management team.
Each member brings a proven track record across international trade, operations, and industry-specific sectors — combining commercial insight with practical management and control capabilities.
Together, we lead CO-Bridge with a results-driven mindset, ensuring that every sourcing project reflects the company’s core values of transparency, accountability, and bilateral growth between the UK and Turkey.
Sonkan MERCAN
Founder & Managing Director
United Kingdom Turkiye
sonkan@co-bridge.co.uk
Alfie THAIN
Construction Director
United Kingdom
alfie@co-bridge.co.uk
Volkan ÖZDEMİR
Procurement & Quality Control
Manager – Türkiye
volkan@co-bridge.co.uk
Mazlum ŞAHİN
Sales & Marketing
Manager – Türkiye
mazlum@co-bridge.co.uk
Message from Founder
Creating Structure Where International Trade Lacked It.
International sourcing has long been defined by complexity, inflated costs, and unpredictability — and I founded CO-Bridge to change that.
Having worked within the sector, I witnessed how businesses struggled with unreliable supplier relationships, excessive mark-ups caused by multiple intermediaries, and the financial burden of maintaining large procurement departments and warehousing systems that increase both cost and carbon footprint. Too often, global trade was managed through disconnected directories or advisory firms that provided reports but not real solutions.
CO-Bridge was built to eliminate these inefficiencies through a structured, accountable, and transparent framework. We do not simply recommend suppliers — we actively source, verify, and manage them, overseeing every stage from production to final delivery inside the UK. Our model combines verified networks, quality assurance, and customs management to create a direct, risk-controlled route between the UK and Turkey.
What differentiates us is the scale and depth of our network across the Turkish manufacturing landscape — supported by a management team with hands-on experience in negotiation, supplier relations, and operational control. This enables us to secure factory-direct pricing, reduce lead times, and provide measurable value far beyond traditional sourcing or consultancy models.
At CO-Bridge, our purpose is clear: to make international trade smarter, faster, and risk-free. By delivering an end-to-end sourcing system under UK governance, we allow our partners to focus on growth while we manage every operational and compliance risk.
Welcome to CO-Bridge — a structured path to transparent, cost-efficient, and sustainable UK-Turkey trade.
Written by Sonkan MERCAN – Director