National Access and Scaffolding Contractor

This established operating group is seeking to find a buyer for a UK-based scaffolding or access solutions firm with an annual turnover between £10m and £25m. They are specifically interested in companies where revenue is underpinned by long-term frameworks, repeat client relationships, or term contracts that provide a level of delivery certainty.

If you are starting to think about retirement planning or simply want to de-risk after years of managing site-level headaches, this could be a practical path forward. The buyer is explicitly looking to invest in systems and people, which should reassure an owner who is worried about their team's future or the legacy of the company name. Because they are a trade buyer looking for a 'bolt-on', they understand the realities of contract risks and project cycles in the construction world. It represents an alternative to the noise of a public sale, allowing for a strategic step-back while ensuring the business has the capital it needs to thrive without you at the helm.

The buyer is actively reviewing opportunities and has already appointed external advisers to manage the process. With their own turnover reaching up to £50m and funds already being agreed, they have the infrastructure in place to move forward once they find the right fit.

Be prepared to discuss the visibility of your forward workload, particularly any frameworks or term contracts that have several years left to run. Since the buyer is open to deferred payments based on measurable results, having a clear handle on your historical delivery performance will be a central part of any early conversation.

Exploring this off-market route keeps your sensitive information entirely behind closed doors. You can gauge interest from a motivated trade buyer without your staff, competitors, or main contractors ever knowing you are considering your options.