Contract security backed by
bank undertakings
A bank guarantee is a written undertaking from a bank on behalf of a client, assuring a beneficiary that contractual or financial obligations will be met. We help UK businesses obtain the right instrument for tenders, construction, supply agreements, and lender requirements.

Certainty for contracts,
Confidence for counterparties.

We help UK businesses obtain bank guarantees that satisfy tenders, construction contracts, supply agreements, and lender requirements.

Overview

A bank guarantee is a written undertaking from a bank on behalf of a client, assuring a beneficiary that contractual or financial obligations will be met. Mckesson Finance UK structures and supports guarantees for corporates across the United Kingdom.

Whether you are bidding for public-sector work, signing a major supply contract, or meeting a lender's security condition, we help you obtain the right instrument—amount, validity, and wording matched to the underlying agreement.

Our team combines trade-finance experience with responsive client service, from first enquiry through issuance, amendment, and release where applicable.

Our focus

To secure bank guarantees on terms that meet beneficiary and tender requirements without tying up working capital unnecessarily.

How we add value

By knowing which issuers and programmes fit your sector, contract type, and timeline—and guiding you through documentation efficiently.

5000+

Mandates completed

Our team has supported thousands of guarantee and trade-finance mandates across their careers.

100%

Market access

We work as an independent intermediary with access to banks and programmes that can issue for your situation.

24/7

Deal urgency

We understand tender deadlines and contract milestones—and structure our response accordingly.

Guarantees matched to the contract

Every guarantee should reflect the underlying commercial agreement—not a generic template. We review beneficiary requirements, public-sector or industry rules, and your security position, then recommend structure and issuer options that balance cost, speed, and acceptability.

What we arrange

Bank guarantees and bonds for tenders, construction, trade, and lender requirements.

Performance and tender bonds
Security for contract performance and competitive bids.

We arrange performance guarantees and tender bonds so you can bid and execute with confidence that beneficiary requirements are met.

Advance payment guarantees
Undertakings that unlock progress payments under contract.

We structure advance payment guarantees that align with milestone schedules and counterparty expectations.

Contract and retention guarantees
Support through the full life of commercial agreements.

We help clients meet contractual security obligations including retention and warranty periods where guarantees are required.

Public-sector and tender rules
Instruments that comply with procurement requirements.

We understand tender formats and public-sector security rules—helping you submit compliant undertakings on time.

Working capital efficiency
Alternatives to tying up cash in collateral where possible.

We explore guarantee structures that free working capital compared with on-balance-sheet security where markets allow.

Cross-border contracts
Guarantees for domestic and international counterparties.

We support UK corporates with beneficiaries and contracts across multiple jurisdictions and documentary standards.

How we work with you

A structured path from first enquiry to completion.

01

Assess

We review your contract, beneficiary requirements, tender rules, and timeline to confirm the right guarantee type and amount.

02

Structure

We match wording, validity, and security to the underlying agreement and identify suitable issuing banks or programmes.

03

Issue

We coordinate applications, documentation, and issuance—keeping you informed at each milestone.

04

Maintain

We support amendments, extensions, and release where required for the life of the contract.

Ready to Get Started?

Tell us about your contract, counterparty, and required instrument. Our team will review your file and outline the next steps.