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Important information on the impact
of Covid-19

Dear Customers,

Together with our business partners, we are working intensively to ensure that you can continue to receive the items you need from the Mercateo Marketplace. We want to support you and your team in working from home with our free e-procurement workflows and a wide selection of office IT products. But these are unprecedented times and as a marketplace with one of the broadest B2B coverage in Europe, the economic effects of COVID-19 still continue to have an impact on our supply chains.

We have anticipated some changes to ensure that we can provide you with the best possible service.

Stock levels & delivery times
We are in constant contact with our suppliers, which helps us display the most up to date stock levels and delivery times on our marketplace.

Currently, office supplies and protective equipment are still subject to increased demand and we are experiencing some supply shortages. We therefore ask you to pay attention to the current stock levels when ordering these items. For items in these categories that are not in stock, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet the delivery times displayed. Of course, we will let you know if there are any delays in the delivery of your items.

In isolated cases, we may have to cancel orders. Cancellations may occur when multiple customers place orders for the same item simultaneously. We ask you for your understanding if this happens.

Delivery address & receiving goods
To enable successful delivery, please specify the correct address and ensure that your items can be accepted at the delivery location. Please help us to avoid unnecessary returns where possible as it prevents us from delivering orders to where they are needed most.

We will continue to do everything we can to provide you with the best possible support in these challenging times.

Your Mercateo Customer Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercateo still receiving visitors?
To avoid the further spread of Covid-19, we have stopped all face-to-face meetings. This includes our visits to companies and meetings held at our premises. In most cases, meetings can still take place virtually or over the phone.
Can I become infected with Corona from a parcel or product delivered ordered on the Mercateo platform?
The risk of infection from touching products or surfaces, such as letters or parcels is very small. The World Health Organization (WHO) published the following statement: “Studies indicate that coronaviruses (including information already available about the COVID-19 virus) can survive on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days. This can vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment).”
What can I do to best protect myself and others?
WHO recommends to “clean surfaces with a simple disinfectant to kill the virus and protect yourself and others. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose.”
Can I change the delivery address to my home address or another location?
Yes, simply enter the address of your current location for your orders to reach you directly. You can update your address in the menu bar under “My Mercateo”> Profile> Addresses.
Why can’t I see the option to edit an address when I preview my order?
Only admins are authorised to edit an address in the order preview . Please contact your administrator to do so.
As an OCI customers, how can I edit an address?
If you are connected to Mercateo via OCI, please change the delivery address in your ERP system. Please make sure that you update the full delivery address.
Will my delivery be delayed because of COVID-19?
There’s a possibility that your order will arrive later than expected. This is especially the case for protective/safety articles since suppliers are coping with shortages and/or bottlenecks. In addition, delivery services are now also busier than usual, because a lot of orders are placed over the internet.
Why can’t I find certain products that are normally on the marketplace?
Some products and categories are selling out faster than others. We are continually updating stock levels and delivery times by staying in touch with our suppliers. To avoid disappointment at checkout, we hide products that we know are no longer available from search results.
How is Mercateo able to provide its services?
Our teams all over Europe are equipped with the digital tools to continue assisting you from the safety of their home offices. Even when forced to work at a distance, we remain an agile and collaborative bunch with a human touch.