An opportunity to acquire the business of a multi-disciplinary design and engineering company operating primarily in the built environment sector. The company is currently part of a wider group that is entering administration, and the proposed transaction relates to the sale of the business and selected assets only, excluding historic liabilities.
The sale is being pursued to enable continuity of service, retention of staff and preservation of value in a time-critical context.
Key business features:
- Incorporated in 2022 and headquartered in Chichester.
- Provides a suite of services including:
- Acoustic Engineering
- Architectural Services
- Building Information Modelling
- Building Surveying
- Electrical and Fire Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management and Contract Administration
- Structural Engineering
- Specialist Surveying - Previous projects include design services for the Ministry of Defence, design and space planning for Network Rail, and architectural and construction support for a prominent Grade I listed property in Whitehall.
- 34 employees including one Director RICS chartered professional.
- Specialist professional workforce with employees expected to transfer under TUPE regulations.
- The business currently relies upon other group companies for certain back-office functions.
- Accreditations: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
- Year ended March 2025: Turnover £3.3 million, Net Profit (before central costs and directors’ fees) £21,000.
- 8 months to November 2025: Turnover £2.2 million, Net Profit £0.5 million.
Offers:
- Indicative offers must be submitted by 5pm on 27 January 2026.
- Completion is anticipated by the end of January 2026.
All offers will require National Security and Investment Act 2021 approval, and interested parties must have UK security vetting clearance. - We reserve the right to close the bidding process early or extend the deadline without liability or advance notice.
- All interested parties will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
- Proof of funding will be required.
If you would like further information on this opportunity, then please contact:
Contact details:
Steven Eyre
Leonard Curtis
Riverside House
Irwell St
Manchester
M3 5EN
Tel: 0161 831 9999
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Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.
Leonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester, M3 5EN. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with a an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey. Privacy notice.
Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Riverside House, Irwell Street, Manchester M3 5EN. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.