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Acquisition RequirementBW000539

Plumbing, heating or gas engineering business wanted in South East England by a private equity buyer

Technical Trade & MaintenancePlumbing, Heating & Gas Engineering

A European private equity buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a plumbing, heating or gas engineering business in South East England, with annual turnover of £1m to £3m. Confidential approaches from owners or advisers are welcomed.

  • Full acquisition
  • South East England
  • £1m to £3m turnover

Acquisition at a glance

Reference BW000539

Acquisition criteria

Reference
BW000539
Status
Active Requirement
Sector
Technical Trade & Maintenance
Sub-sector
Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineering
Last reviewed
13 July 2026
Target turnover
£1m to £3m
Target location
South East England
Acquisition intent
Consolidation acquisition
Acquisition type
Full acquisition

Buyer and transaction readiness

Buyer type
Private equity
Buyer origin
Europe
Acquirer scale
Established SME acquirer
Funding position
Funds agreed subject to deal
Decision readiness
Actively seeking and ready to transact
Transaction experience
Three to five completed acquisitions
Execution capability
External advisers appointed

Geographic focus

Target location preference
South East England

Full description

A European private equity buyer is seeking the full acquisition of a plumbing, heating or gas engineering business in South East England.

The target should have annual turnover of £1m to £3m. The search is focused on suitable businesses operating in South East England.

Owners of suitable businesses, or advisers acting on their behalf, are invited to make confidential contact.

Plumbing, Heating & Gas Engineering

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