Dayu Aquatic Science And Technology (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Dayu Aquatic Science And Technology (dongguan) Co., Ltd. is a China-based supplier located in Guangdong, offering aquaculture-related RAS system solutions, tilapia farming equipment, shrimp aquaculture equipment, pond products, and energy-saving equipment. The company shows a verified supplier status, 5 years as an Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance support, and platform labels including Finished Product Inspection, ODM service, Full Customization, and Minor Customization. Its factory scale is relatively small to mid-small, with 2,500+ sqm factory area and 20+ staff, but it demonstrates basic operational credibility through supplier verification and platform compliance. Commercial performance is mixed: the past six months show only 1 order, but the transaction value is CN¥1.8M+, indicating large-ticket project potential. However, store rating is unavailable and review count is 0, creating insufficient customer feedback visibility. This supplier is more suitable for buyers seeking customized aquaculture system projects and willing to conduct further technical and quality due diligence before placing large orders.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis
- Factory location: Guangdong, China
- Factory area: 2,500+ sqm
- Employees: 20+ staff
- Verified supplier / factory audit status: True

Elaboration
The supplier has a physical manufacturing base with a reported area above 2,500 sqm and a workforce of more than 20 staff. This indicates the presence of basic production and operational capacity, but the scale is not large compared with high-volume industrial manufacturers. The verified supplier status strengthens its credibility, as it suggests some level of platform or factory verification has been completed.

Scoring Rationale
The company does not qualify as a large-scale stable supply chain because both factory area and employee count are limited. However, it has enough disclosed production resources to support project-based or customized orders, especially where MOQ is low, such as 1 set or 1 piece for some products. The verified supplier status prevents the score from falling into the weak-capability range, but the limited staff size keeps the score within the small-factory/basic production capability bracket.

Final Score
13 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis
- Gold Supplier: True
- Gold Supplier duration: 5 years
- Trade Assurance: True
- Verification status: Verified supplier / factory audit supplier marked True
- Certification / industry labels: Finished Product Inspection, ODM service available, Full Customization, Minor Customization

Elaboration
The supplier has a relatively complete credibility profile. Five years as a Gold Supplier provides a meaningful platform history, while Trade Assurance adds transactional protection for buyers. The presence of verification status and multiple service/quality-related platform labels further supports credibility. The labels also indicate that the supplier positions itself toward customized and inspected product delivery.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has the core platform trust elements: Gold Supplier membership, multi-year platform history, Trade Assurance, verification, and relevant capability labels. While 5 years is a solid period, the available data does not include additional independent certifications or named international standards, so the score should not reach the absolute maximum. Overall, the platform and compliance credibility is strong based on the provided data.

Final Score
18 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis
- Orders in the past 6 months: 1
- Transaction value in the past 6 months: CN¥1.8M+
- Store rating: Insufficient Data
- Review count: 0

Elaboration
The supplier shows only one recorded order in the past six months, which indicates limited order frequency on the platform. However, the transaction amount of CN¥1.8M+ is significant, suggesting that the company may handle high-value or project-based transactions rather than frequent small orders. The absence of a store rating and the lack of reviews reduce visibility into buyer satisfaction and repeat-market validation.

Scoring Rationale
The high transaction value is a positive sign and prevents the supplier from being rated as commercially unproven. However, the single order count, unavailable store rating, and zero reviews create a weak evidence base for sustained business performance. The supplier appears commercially capable for larger individual projects, but its platform transaction consistency and customer validation remain limited.

Final Score
12 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis
- Communication response time: ≤2h
- Full Customization: Available
- Minor Customization: Available
- ODM service: Available

Elaboration
The supplier demonstrates a responsive service profile, with communication response time within two hours. It also lists Full Customization, Minor Customization, and ODM service, which are important for aquaculture systems where project requirements may vary by species, site, tank design, water treatment needs, and installation conditions. The available data supports the supplier’s ability to handle customized requirements.

Scoring Rationale
The response time is good, though it does not meet the highest benchmark of ≤1 hour. The presence of Full Customization and ODM service supports a strong service capability score. Since there is no additional data on engineering support, after-sales service, installation guidance, or multilingual support, the score remains below the top range.

Final Score
8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis
- On-time delivery rate: 100.0%

Elaboration
The reported on-time delivery rate is 100.0%, which indicates excellent delivery reliability based on the available platform data. For project-based aquaculture equipment, delivery reliability is important because delays may affect installation schedules, farm commissioning, and production planning.

Scoring Rationale
According to the scoring standard, an on-time delivery rate above 90% qualifies for 9–10 points. Since the supplier’s reported rate is 100.0%, it receives the maximum score for this dimension. However, the data does not specify the number of shipments behind this rate, so the result should be read alongside the limited recent order count.

Final Score
10 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis
- Store rating: Insufficient Data
- Review count: 0
- Finished Product Inspection: Available
- Factory / supplier verification: True

Elaboration
The supplier has some quality assurance indicators, including Finished Product Inspection and verified supplier status. These are positive signs for basic quality control and supplier credibility. However, the lack of store rating and zero customer reviews significantly limits the ability to evaluate actual buyer satisfaction, product consistency, after-sales handling, or long-term quality performance.

Scoring Rationale
The supplier has foundational quality assurance signals, but customer feedback data is insufficient. Without ratings or reviews, there is no platform-based evidence of customer satisfaction. The Finished Product Inspection label and verification status justify a score above the low-information range, but the absence of buyer feedback prevents a higher score.

Final Score
13 / 20

Total Score

74 / 100

• Company Strength: 13 / 20
• Platform & Compliance Credibility: 18 / 20
• Business Performance: 12 / 20
• Service Capability: 8 / 10
• Delivery Performance: 10 / 10
• Quality & Customer Feedback: 13 / 20

Procurement Recommendation

Cooperation is conditionally recommended, especially for buyers seeking customized aquaculture equipment or RAS system solutions with project-level purchasing requirements. The supplier is suitable for customers who value platform credibility, Trade Assurance protection, customization capability, and verified supplier status.

The main risks are limited customer feedback, zero reviews, unavailable store rating, and low recent order count. Although the transaction amount of CN¥1.8M+ suggests capability for large-value projects, the lack of review-based validation means buyers should conduct additional due diligence before committing to major procurement.

Recommended buyer actions include requesting technical drawings, project references, inspection records, production photos, and detailed quality control documentation. For first-time cooperation, using Trade Assurance and starting with a clearly specified pilot order or milestone-based project contract would be prudent. The supplier has growth potential in customized aquaculture systems, but its commercial credibility would be stronger with more completed orders, visible ratings, and verified customer feedback.