Fire, security, electrical & mechanical systems

Reference

S12608

Turnover

£10m to £25m

Sector(s)

Engineering, Service industries, Technology

Region(s)

North East England, North West England, South East England

Added

11 June 2025

Business description

The company is a contractor specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of fire, security, electrical and mechanical systems within commercial buildings, covering fire alarms, fire doors, CCTV, door entry and access control, warden / nurse call systems and general electrical, mechanical and plumbing works.
Operating across the Midlands and South East England, the company has developed long-standing relationships with clients from a diverse range of sectors, including local government, housing associations and the NHS.
Demand for the company’s services is expected to remain strong, particularly from sectors such as healthcare and education, where there are additional requirements for strong security and access systems. Legislation surrounding the installation of fire alarm systems also drives sales across all sectors.
The company is being offered for sale to facilitate the shareholders’ long-term retirement plans.
Offers invited.

Highlights

• Provides routine maintenance and 24/7 reactive repairs on all systems, minimising downtime and ensuring the continued safety of the building and the people who use it day-to-day.
• Caters to 60 clients across the local government, social housing, healthcare, education and commercial sectors.
• 95% of clients provide regular repeat business, with some relationships spanning 20 years.
• Nominated installer and maintainer of door entry systems for a local city council and has gained preferred partnership status with number of NHS trusts for building refurbishment and electrical works.
• Experienced management team, with shareholders willing to remain in their roles for up to five years.
• Employs over 70 members of staff, with subcontractors only used during busy periods or for specialist works.
• Multi-accredited, with an excellent industry reputation and strong supplier relationships.
• Operates from leasehold premises.

Financials

	Turnover (£'000)	Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2021 (Actual)	9,107	807
2022 (Actual)	8,623	200
2023 (Actual)	11,325	815
2024 (Actual)	12,168	611
2025 (Actual)	13,169	727

• YE24 turnover of £12.1m, with an adjusted EBITDA of £611k.
• Turnover expected to rise to £13.1m in YE25, with an adjusted EBITDA of £727k.
• Turnover is forecast to reach £13.5. in YE26.
• Turnover increase of 33% since YE21.
• Strong balance sheet with average net assets sitting at £1.3m
• Approximately 85% of revenue generated from contracts, including annual maintenance and repair arrangements.
• New contract valued at £3.5m starting in 2025, bolstering revenue expected from existing relationships.