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Mostly trade acquirers, meaning contractors and specialist groups adding capability, regional coverage or framework access. Private equity backed platforms and individual acquirers also register requirements in this sector, and the current mix is shown in the figures above.

They look at sustainable profit across a cycle rather than the best recent year, at the quality of the secured order book, at working capital needs, and at how much profit depends on contracts that are already complete. Structure often matters as much as the headline price.

Yes. Specialist trades and subcontract capability feature strongly in registered requirements, particularly where the acquirer wants to bring a capability in-house rather than continue buying it from the supply chain.

The register carries active demand across civil engineering and groundworks, commercial fit-out and refurbishment, roofing and envelope, passive fire protection, energy-efficiency and insulation retrofit, scaffolding and access, and a broader group of specialist construction services.

Both are represented. Buyers value predictable framework revenue, but a settled book of negotiated project work with repeat commercial customers is also attractive, particularly where margins are disciplined and the pipeline is well documented.

They are central. Buyers weigh accident frequency rates, CDM competence, SafeContractor, CHAS, Constructionline and discipline-specific accreditations such as BAFE, IFE or NHBC, alongside ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.

Yes, provided that site operations do not depend entirely on the owner for supervision, estimating and client relationships. A capable contracts manager and a documented pre-qualification portfolio materially strengthen a mandate fit.

Every mandate on the register is anonymised. Owners speak with BusinessWanted.com first, and no introduction to an acquirer happens until they are comfortable and a non-disclosure agreement has been put in place.

Each requirement states its own target turnover band, and many also set out profitability expectations, deal structure and the acquirer's funding position. Ranges run from owner-managed businesses through to established groups, so the individual mandate page is always the definitive statement of what that buyer will consider.

Nothing is published about your business. You read the acquirer's stated requirement, then write to our team quoting the mandate reference with a brief outline of your company. We review the fit and, where it is credible, make a discreet introduction. If you decide not to proceed, no trace of the approach is left.

Every acquirer has submitted a written mandate covering investment criteria, funding position, decision process and prior acquisition experience. Our team reviews each submission before publication, and requirements without a defined thesis or a credible route to completion are declined.