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TIC Companies in Liverpool: 130 Active Firms (2026)
TIC companies test, inspect and certify products, systems and facilities for customers in and around Liverpool.
Demand typically sits with quality, compliance, operations and procurement teams rather than a single software-style buyer. Liverpool-area providers tend to serve manufacturers, infrastructure operators, facilities managers, importers and regulated product suppliers that need documented evidence for safety, product release, site access or supplier approval. Engagements range from one-off laboratory tests, calibration work and site inspections to recurring audit, certification and conformity-assessment programmes. The more technical end of the market depends on accredited methods, trained inspectors and repeatable documentation, while smaller consultancies often compete through sector knowledge, local response times and familiarity with customer audit trails.
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Liverpool has 130 actively trading TIC firms, giving the city-region a compact but visible technical-services base. Reported headcount across the cohort is 968 people, so employment is not concentrated only in paper entities or dormant consultancies. The commercial profile is uneven: 8 firms report turnover above £5M, while 18 have been incorporated since 2022. That mix points to a market with a small mid-market layer, a larger owner-managed and specialist consultancy base, and some recent formation around inspection, compliance and assurance work linked to regional manufacturing, ports, property and infrastructure demand.
Accreditation sits at the centre of UK conformity assessment. GOV.UK describes third-party accreditation as “checking the checkers”, with UKAS acting as the UK National Accreditation Body for organisations seeking recognised accreditation in the UK. Product-facing work is shaped by UKCA and CE regimes, while sector rules determine when testing, inspection, certification or marking needs an independent body. OPSS guidance also matters for conformity assessment bodies seeking appointment as Approved Bodies for Great Britain or UK Notified Bodies for Northern Ireland. For Liverpool providers, these frameworks make documented competence, auditability and scope of accreditation commercial requirements, not just back-office hygiene.
The Liverpool cohort appears likely to remain split between specialist local operators and a narrower group of firms with the capacity to serve multi-site customers. Demand tends to follow regulated assets, product supply chains and facilities work, so providers with defensible methods and credible accreditation scopes should find steadier routes to repeat work than generalist compliance advisers. Smaller firms may still face pressure from customer procurement teams that prefer broader service coverage, national reach and clearer liability allocation. Consolidation looks plausible where inspection, calibration and certification can be bundled, but local technical knowledge and responsiveness should continue to matter in port, manufacturing and built-environment work.
130
Active firms
2026
8
Above £5M
turnover
18
Since 2022
new incorporations
Key facts
About 6% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (8 of 130 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
13% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (18 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
UKAS is the sole UK National Accreditation Body under the Accreditation Regulations 2009, with government policy recognising UKAS accreditation for UK-operating organisations.
UKCA and CE conformity regimes cover more than 20 product types, with sector rules deciding when third-party assessment and marking are required.
OPSS appoints UK conformity assessment bodies as Approved Bodies for Great Britain or UK Notified Bodies for Northern Ireland, typically via UKAS accreditation.
Testing is commonly identified as the largest UK TIC service line, while certification is often treated as the faster-growing service segment.
UKAS participation in European and global accreditation groups helps reduce repeat assessments and technical barriers to trade.
Top Liverpool TIC companies
Parti Development ONE
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides independent inspection, sampling, testing and certification services for commodity supply chains, including oil and gas, metals and minerals, agricultural products and marine fuels, using…
Serves B2B customers across commodity supply chains, including agriculture and food producers, traders and shippers, marine fuel buyers, and oil, petrochemical, metals and mining companies needing…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Architecture Retreats
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides independent inspection, sampling, testing and laboratory analysis services for commodity supply chains, including oil and petrochemicals, metals and minerals, and agricultural products,…
Serves B2B customers across commodity supply chains, including agriculture and food producers and traders, marine fuel operators, mining and refining companies, and oil, gas and petrochemical firms.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
EARTHWORKS TESTING LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides laboratory and on-site materials testing for construction and earthworks projects, including soil, aggregate, and concrete testing. Conducts compliance and suitability tests through…
Serves B2B customers in construction, civil engineering and earthworks, from major UK infrastructure projects to contractors or project teams needing materials compliance support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 49% CAGR over 2y
Location
WAKEFIELD INSPECTION SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides quality and quantity inspection services for raw cotton and other cargo, including pre‑shipment and post‑landing surveys, marine cargo inspections, cotton bale classification to industry…
Serves cotton traders, textile supply-chain companies, cargo owners, shippers and warehouses needing independent oversight for raw cotton and other bulk, breakbulk and containerised cargo worldwide.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Triskelion Holdings Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowProvides laboratory testing, GLP bioanalysis, and regulatory consulting for chemicals, food and feed, and pharmaceutical products. Supports compliance with EU regulations including REACH, biocides,…
Serves B2B regulatory, R&D and quality teams in chemicals, food contact materials, biocides, plant protection, food and feed, and pharmaceuticals needing EU market access support.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
EPI ASHDALE ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides engineering inspection and compliance services for workplace equipment and facilities, including lifts, cranes, boilers, pressure systems, ventilation systems, industrial doors, playgrounds,…
Serves UK businesses and organisations with workplaces, plant or safety-critical equipment, including facilities teams, industrial operators, gyms, playground operators, kitchens and sites needing…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -79% CAGR over 3y
Location
CYLINDER TESTING & SALES (U.K.) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides testing and inspection of gas cylinders including breathing apparatus, oxygen, brewery, diving, paintball, airgun, storage bank and industrial cylinders. Also supplies new and refurbished…
Serves organisations and individuals using pressurised gas cylinders, including fire and safety teams, oxygen users or providers, breweries, diving operators, paintball and airgun users, and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
AMS Surveyors Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides marine surveying and consultancy services for the shipping and offshore sectors, including cargo and bulk commodity inspections, marine technical surveys, and supply of H2S safety equipment…
Serves B2B clients in the marine, offshore energy, shipping and bulk cargo sectors, including vessel operators, cargo owners, ports and industrial organisations globally.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
CONSULTANCY & MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides asbestos consultancy services including asbestos surveys, sampling and laboratory analysis, air monitoring, and removal management. Also conducts lead testing, legionella risk assessments…
Serves B2B and public sector customers needing asbestos and related compliance services, including school authorities, main contractors and government departments, as well as domestic customers.
Financial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
H Roberts & Son Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies fire protection equipment and systems including fire extinguishers, fire blankets, hose reels, alarms and safety signage. Provides maintenance, inspection and testing services, fire risk…
Sells to fire protection engineers, qualified installers, businesses, and property owners or managers needing fire safety provision for commercial, residential, workplace, and vehicle environments…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Forwessun Total Solutions Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides design and manufacture of PCB test fixtures and functional test systems, including in‑circuit test fixtures for HP, Teradyne and GenRad platforms. Also offers test software development,…
Serves B2B electronics manufacturers, PCB assemblers and test engineering teams using HP 3070, Teradyne and GenRad platforms, including customers with global production or rental capacity needs.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Complete Commissioning Services Limited
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5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
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Hiraeth PTY Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
VENTILATION SURVEYS & SERVICES LIMITED
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3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides inspection, cleaning and maintenance of HVAC and ventilation systems, including ductwork cleaning, ventilation hygiene surveys, LEV testing, air conditioning servicing, fire damper testing,…
Serves UK public and private sector estates teams, including hospitals and health trusts, factories, retailers, schools, commercial landlords, offices and food-service premises.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 2% CAGR over 2y
Location
ENVIROSOLUTION LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides environmental consultancy services including air quality and acoustic assessments, asbestos and contaminated land surveys, ecology studies, drainage and flood risk assessments, geotechnical…
Serves public- and private-sector organisations nationwide with environmental, planning and permitting requirements, including clients managing development, infrastructure, industrial sites and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 3y
Location
SALVESEN (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides commercial diving, underwater inspection, survey, maintenance and recovery services for shipping and civil engineering projects. Supplies diving teams to inspect vessel hulls, recover…
Serves shipping companies worldwide and civil engineering firms across the UK, including port, marine and infrastructure operators requiring commercial diving and underwater engineering support.
Financial Health
StableStable · -3% CAGR over 3y
Location
INTEGRATED RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES (IRS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides radiation protection consultancy and compliance services for organisations using ionising radiation, including hospitals, dental and veterinary practices and industry. Offers radiation…
Serves organisations using ionising radiation, including hospitals, dental and veterinary practices, industrial firms, education providers and security-sector clients, in the UK and internationally.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
OIL TECHNICS (FIRE FIGHTING PRODUCTS) LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and supplies firefighting foam concentrates for industrial, aviation and high‑hazard environments. Provides laboratory testing of foam concentrates and produced foam, PFAS analysis, foam…
Serves B2B and public-sector customers in high-hazard fire safety, including offshore oil and gas, COMAH/SEVESO industrial sites, airports, marine operators and firefighting organisations worldwide.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
ULTRAMEDIC LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies biomedical test equipment from Fluke Biomedical, including defibrillator analysers, electrical safety testers, patient monitor simulators and other medical device testing instruments.…
Serves B2B healthcare and clinical engineering buyers across the UK and Ireland, including hospitals, biomedical engineering teams, medical equipment maintenance providers and universities needing…
Financial Health
StableStable · -62% CAGR over 5y
Location
HYDRACLEAN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides water hygiene and legionella control services, including risk assessments, water treatment programmes and compliance monitoring. Also installs and maintains plumbing and water system…
Serves organisations managing facilities in the health, leisure, education, housing and social care sectors across the UK and Northern Ireland, including estates and compliance teams.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
KNOWSLEY BUILDING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides legionella risk assessments and compliance monitoring for hot and cold water systems in line with L8 and HSG 274 guidance. Also carries out thermal insulation works and water system…
Serves UK businesses and organisations with managed building water systems, especially multi-site estates, facilities managers and property teams responsible for water hygiene compliance and…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
D. Tec International Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies drug and alcohol testing equipment and provides workplace screening services. Distributes DrugWipe drug detection kits and breathalysers, offers on-site and laboratory testing, training,…
Serves SMEs and large PLC employers with safety-critical workforces, especially transport and road safety operators, plus UK police forces and related public-sector bodies.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Manufactures and distributes firefighting foam concentrates for industrial, aviation and marine fire suppression. Also provides laboratory testing of foam concentrates and produced foam, along with…
Serves industrial, offshore, marine, airport and high-hazard site operators, plus fire services and safety teams managing COMAH/SEVESO III or regulated firefighting foam requirements in the UK, EU…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
STEVE MOUNT ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
ROUTE TO SPACE LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
ABBERCOM LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Alfred H Knight
Provides independent inspection, sampling, testing and analytical laboratory services for commodity supply chains, including metals, minerals, solid fuels and agricultural products. Also offers…
Serves B2B clients across global commodity supply chains, particularly companies in metals and minerals, solid fuels, biomass, waste and recycling, and agriculture including fertilisers, fibres,…
Location
Alex Stewart International Inspections Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides inspection, sampling, laboratory analysis and certification services for commodities and products including metals, minerals, fuels, agricultural goods and foodstuffs. Also conducts…
Serves commodity traders, industrial businesses and government agencies worldwide, especially organisations handling metals and minerals, hydrocarbons, agricultural commodities, food products and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong
Location
Base Metal Concentrates Analysis Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides laboratory testing, sampling and inspection services for base metal concentrates and related commodities. Operates an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory performing chemical analysis, assaying…
Serves commercial customers worldwide in the base and precious metals supply chain, including miners, traders, smelters, refiners and LME-related market participants.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 67% CAGR over 4y
Location
CHESHIRE SCIENTIFIC LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsOperates a UKAS-accredited laboratory providing microbiological and chemical analysis. Conducts testing of water, food, feed, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and environmental samples, including Legionella,…
Serves B2B and public-sector clients in healthcare, education, facilities management, local authorities, leisure and hospitality, and industrial sectors, as well as members of the general public…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Deva Medical Electronics Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides UKAS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration and temperature mapping for cold-chain and laboratory equipment, and maintenance and servicing contracts for medical devices such as ventilators,…
Serves NHS trusts, NHS laboratories, respiratory departments and healthcare facilities across the UK, including organisations managing medical equipment and cold-chain compliance.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 8% CAGR over 2y
Location
Flight Precision Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides aviation flight inspection and calibration services for airport navigation aids and procedures. Conducts flight validation using instrumented aircraft and systems, and offers aerial…
Serves airports, aerodrome operators, air navigation service providers, aviation authorities and defence organisations requiring certified aviation compliance support.
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Alex Stewart Agriculture Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides inspection, sampling and laboratory analysis for agricultural commodities and food products. Conducts GAFTA and FOSFA certified testing of grains, oilseeds, feeds, fertilisers, biomass,…
Serves B2B organisations in global agriculture and soft-commodity trading, including food, pet food, animal feed, grains, oilseeds, oils and fats, biomass, fertiliser and sugar companies.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Cobalt NDT Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides non-destructive testing services for metals and engineered components, including ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection, visual inspection, hardness and thickness…
Serves B2B industrial customers that need non-destructive testing of metals and components, including manufacturers, fabricators, welders, and engineering firms requiring inspection of welds, plate,…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
I-Clarity Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides engineering metrology services including UKAS‑accredited on‑site machine tool calibration using laser interferometers. Develops and supplies metrology software for calibrating surface…
Serves B2B engineering and manufacturing customers, including machine tool builders, large machine shops, UKAS laboratories, and organisations using machine tools or CMMs in the UK and Ireland.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Business Measurement Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides UKAS‑accredited on‑site calibration of machine tools using laser interferometers, measuring linear, angular and rotary positioning errors. Develops metrology software for calibrating surface…
Sells to B2B engineering and manufacturing customers, especially machine tool builders, large machine shops, and UKAS laboratories. Also serves users of laser interferometer calibration systems in…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
WORLD CERTIFICATION SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides assessment and certification services for management systems against international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO/IEC 27001. Conducts audits and issues…
Serves businesses and organisations worldwide seeking accredited management system certification, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO/IEC 27001 across varied industries.
Financial Health
StableStable · -8% CAGR over 4y
Location
ALS Global
Provides laboratory testing, inspection and analytical services for environmental samples, food and agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and mining commodities, including…
Serves businesses and public-sector organisations in environmental management, water utilities, mining, energy, food and agrisciences, personal care, OTC, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors…
Location
Smoketec Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and certification of building smoke control systems, including pressurised fire escape staircases, smoke extraction and ventilation systems,…
Serves building owners, facilities managers and property managers responsible for life-safety smoke control systems in commercial, residential and car park buildings across Northwest England and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Alfred H Knight
Provides independent inspection, sampling, laboratory testing and technical consultancy for commodity supply chains, covering metals, minerals, solid fuels and agricultural products to verify…
Serves B2B clients across global commodity supply chains, including metals and minerals, solid fuels, biomass, waste and recycling, agriculture, fertiliser, fibres, grains, oilseeds and feed markets.
Location
Alfred H Knight
Provides independent inspection, sampling, testing and analytical laboratory services for commodity supply chains, including metals, minerals, solid fuels and agricultural products, alongside…
Serves B2B organisations in global commodity supply chains, including mining, metals, minerals, solid fuels, agriculture, fertilizer, biomass, waste and recycling businesses.
Location
FEEDWATER LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides water treatment and water hygiene compliance services, including Legionella risk assessment and testing, laboratory water analysis, chemical supply, and maintenance such as descaling,…
Serves commercial and industrial customers, including facilities managers, HVAC/building services operators, hospitals, hotels, boiler and cooling system users, and pig and poultry producers.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -76% CAGR over 3y
Location
MEL Waste Insights
Trajectory
3y · 2019–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides independent inspection, sampling, laboratory testing and technical consultancy for commodity supply chains. Services include analysis and verification of metals, minerals, solid fuels,…
Serves B2B organisations in global commodity supply chains, including mining, metals and minerals firms, solid fuel and biomass suppliers, agricultural commodity and fertilizer businesses, and waste…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 2y
Location
XCellR8 Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides animal‑free laboratory testing services for cosmetic, personal care and chemical products. Conducts in vitro safety and efficacy studies including skin and eye irritation, sensitisation,…
Serves B2B manufacturers and brands, from start-ups to global consumer goods companies, in cosmetics, personal care, household and related product sectors worldwide.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Bailey & Birch Electrical Services Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides electrical inspection, testing and certification services for domestic, commercial and industrial properties. Services include PAT testing, electrical installation condition reports,…
Serves landlords, homeowners, and commercial and industrial clients across Merseyside, Wirral, Chester, Liverpool, North Wales and the North West.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 3y
Location
Cheshire Eco Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides environmental laboratory testing services including ecotoxicology testing, biodegradation testing, and water quality monitoring, analysing the effects and breakdown of substances in aquatic…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
D&F ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides independent laboratory testing and technical consultancy focused on environmental and workplace assessments. Services include microbiological, chemical and physical analysis, bioaerosol…
Serves UK waste, recycling, composting, land-based and environmental sectors, including operators, consultants, compliance and H&S teams, local authorities, regulators, housing associations,…
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
TD CONSTRUCTION TESTING LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides site and laboratory materials testing for civil engineering and construction projects, including testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, bituminous materials and pavements, plus diamond…
Serves B2B customers in the UK civil engineering and construction sectors, including contractors and project teams needing site and laboratory materials testing support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
FORMAT NDT LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides non-destructive testing and inspection services for welded and manufactured components, including ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, visual, hardness and ferrite…
Serves UK businesses needing independent inspection of materials, welds and industrial equipment, including manufacturers, engineering firms, storage tank operators, and both large multinationals and…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
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How Liverpool TIC companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Liverpool TIC firms earn revenue by turning technical work into admissible evidence: test results, inspection reports, calibration certificates, audit findings and conformity paperwork. Pricing is usually tied to a sample, asset, visit, audit day, certificate scope or annual surveillance programme, with travel, reporting and expedited turnaround often billed separately. Smaller jobs may be bought through purchase orders, while recurring assurance work tends to sit inside framework agreements or preferred-supplier lists. Margins depend on inspector utilisation, laboratory throughput, equipment availability, method repeatability and the cost of maintaining accredited procedures.
Who they sell to
Most sell to quality managers, HSE teams, engineering managers, technical directors, estates leads and procurement functions inside manufacturers, infrastructure operators, landlords, facilities contractors and regulated product suppliers. The buyer is often not the final budget holder; a compliance or operations team identifies the need, then procurement checks scope, insurance, accreditation status and commercial terms. Repeat calibration, routine inspection and straightforward testing can move through direct sales or account management. Larger programmes, especially multi-site or public-sector work, are more likely to involve supplier onboarding, formal tenders, framework agreements and longer legal review.
What they buy
Most TIC firms tend to spend on systems that protect traceability and reduce administrative drag: quality management, document control, laboratory workflow, sample tracking, calibration management, field-service scheduling, report production, CRM, quoting, job costing and billing. Technical teams also buy equipment servicing, reference materials, metrology support, vehicles, PPE, training and health-and-safety services. Back-office needs are familiar but compliance-heavy, including professional indemnity insurance, contract review, accounting, HR, recruitment and cyber security. Firms with accredited work are usually more receptive when a supplier can fit around audit trails, version control and evidence retention rather than treating them as generic services businesses.
Why and how to sell to them
TIC buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when paperwork volume rises, turnaround times slip, inspectors spend too much time on administration, or a customer audit exposes gaps in traceability. Other useful triggers include a new laboratory or site, an added accreditation scope, a contract with a multi-site customer, senior technical hiring, or a move from ad hoc jobs to recurring certification and inspection programmes. Outbound is likelier to land when it links the offer to audit readiness, report quality, utilisation, liability control or procurement compliance. Generic productivity claims usually need translation into evidence, sign-off and repeatable process.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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