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Difference between Supplier & Subcontractor

Traditionally, the distinction between a supplier and a subcontractor was that a supplier provided goods only, whereas a subcontractor provided goods and services.

 Suppliers were considered to be organizations contracted to provide physical supplies such as goods, materials, plant, and so on, either directly to the client or to the contractor or subcontractors.

Sub-contractors are appointed by main contractors to carry out part of the works on their behalf. As construction has become more complicated and more specialist construction techniques have been developed, it has become increasingly common for contractors to sub-contract others rather than employing a large workforce themselves.