Last updated February 22nd 2023
Imtech UK
Imtech UK is one of the top three mechanical and engineering sub-contractors and technical service providers in this country and Ireland.
Based in Staines-upon-Thames, the company works across the infrastructure, utilities, building and industrial sectors and its has a turnover of around £581 million and over 2,000 employees.
The company was part of Imtech Group, a large diversified Dutch engineering and services company and later secured a private equity investment from Endless LLP. But in summer 2017, Imtech UK and Ireland was acquired by EDF Energy Services – a joint venture between the French group EDF Energy and Dalkia.
Today the group’s core businesses are Inviron (technical facilities management); Imtech (M& E engineering), Breathe (energy performance contracting and energy services) and Capula (systems integration and digital services). The group”s main offices are in London (Inviron and Breathe), Nottingham (Imtech) and Stone in Staffs (Capula).
Imtech UK firm stands out for its multi-disciplinary approach. In recent years, the firm has taken advantage of the growth in sustainable technological solutions in the energy & environment market and the trend for clients to outsource technology services. Imtech Inviron has recently seen significant wins in the healthcare and education sectors.
The group also works widely for the water utilities and airports. The group”s Ireland-based business Suir Engineering is a leading provider of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation services.
Meanwhile, in autumn 2022, agreed to acquire SPIE UK, a business which strengthens its capabilities in the decarbonisation sector boosting its presence in areas such as industrial instrumentation, clean rooms and life safety solutions and revenues in key target markets such as education, industry and infrastructure. SPIE UK had a turnover of £200m in 2021 and some 1800 employees.
Financials
To view the earlier financials for Imtech Inviron Ltd. visit Companies House and use Company ID 04956673
The latest accounts for the Imtech Inviron published in June 2022 showed that it increased its turnover by 26% to £99.3 million in 2021 and lifted underlying profits (ebitda) to £2.4 million, up from £1.1 million previously. Growth was largely due to an increase in volume on three new contracts and the expansion of its project offering. The company reported a pre-tax profit of £3.32 million, up from £686,000. It had plans to grow the business to £125 million – as part of an ambition to growth the Imtech Group to a £600 million turnover by 2026 – and had a strong order book. Separate results for Imtech Engineering Services show turnover leapt to £173.6 million in 2021 from £68.3 million previously and pre-tax profits jumped to £2.43 million from £94,000. Meanwhile, the order book at Imtech Engineering Services almost doubled to £193.5 million.
Engineering Services
The group”s engineering services business works through three regional areas, North, Central and London and South. Major projects in the past have included Media City in Salford and the LSE in London.
In early summer 2022, Imtech secured a major contract for the mechanical, electrical and public health services for the Royal Oldham Hospital, Phase 4a for The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; a project being delivered by IHP (a VINCI Construction UK and Sir Robert McAlpine alliance) and won through the the Procure22 Framework. It involves the construction of a four-storey extension to the main hospital building.
In late summer 2021, Imtech won a contract to deliver the M & E and plumbing installation – working with McLaren Construction – at the new Hoxton Hotel, in London’s Shepherds Bush. Around the same time, Imtech also won a £34.5m contract through IHP – a jv between VINCI Construction UK and Sir Robert McAlpine – to deliver the M & E and public health services at the Paterson Redevelopment for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester.
In early 2021, Imtech Engineering Services was appointed for the installation of the shell and core M&E and public health services at the V & A”s new Stratford Waterfront museum, part of the £1.1 billion East Bank development and working with the LDDC and Mace on the project.
Technical FM
Inviron, the firm”s technical FM business acquired in 2011, has widened the group’s geographic spread and given it valuable openings into the airport sector, notably at Heathrow, Birmingham, Gatwick and RAF sites. The business has technical FM contracts with Waterstones and has secured a contract extension at the University of Lincoln.
In late summer 2021, Inviron secured a 5 year deal with Imperial College London to provide M&E Services to its academic campuses, including the life sciences facilities at Burlington Danes and White City. Inviron has also won places on two long-term NHS contracts in the South East, worth around £18m through the MEPFS framework.
In autumn 2020, Imtech Inviron agreed a new strategic partnership for service delivery and cost performance on the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where the firm has been working since 2017. Meanwhile, Imtech Inviron has retained and extended its contract at the Houses of Parliament in a new 8 year deal which covers the parliamentary estate of 16 buildings.
Systems Integration
Capula, the group”s systems integration business, acquired in 2012, provides advanced automation control and IT solutions for buildings and infrastructure. Key clients include Severn Trent Water and Blackburn Meadows Renewable Energy Plant and UK Power Networks and Thames Water.
In late summer 2021, Capula was selected by National Grid as a key strategic supplier on its RIIO-T2 Light Current Turnkey Works five year framework, providing critical support on its asset replacement and build programme.
In summer 2020, Capula won a multi-million design and manufacturing contract to supply instrumentation & control marshalling cabinets for the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
Breathe
Breathe, Imtech’s energy performance contracting arm, has recently supported a number of NHS Trusts to secure over £100m of funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to deliver carbon reduction projects. These include Imperial College Healthcare, Harrogate District Hospital, Northumbria Healthcare and Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust.
Glenigan Data
Data from Glenigan points to a busy workload across a range of sectors at Imtech UKin early 2023. It shows that Imtech Engineering Services is the M&E contractor on the £25 million multi-storey car park at the North Manchester General Hospital where work is underway and set to run until autumn 2023 n(Project ID: 20517441). Meanwhile, Imtech is also an M&E contractor on the £174 million Eastbrook Studios – Sound Stages project in Dagenham where work is set to continue until early 2024 (Project ID: 21415715 ).
Conclusion: Solid prospects as an independent group with a blue chip client list
Under its parent company EDF Energy, Imtech UK seems to have emerged from an uncertain spell with positive prospects. The group has continued to pick up a healthy mix of high-profile contracts from its blue chip client list. And with its ownership secure and a new and acquisitive management team in place, the group looks set to benefit from growing spending on infrastructure and particularly the growth of the low carbon and renewable energy sector.
Winning work with Imtech UK
Imtech puts a strong emphasis on its technical capabilities and on producing innovative solutions. It has wide experience of complex projects and a structured approach to aftercare with a specialised area dedicated to service and maintenance. Imtech Inviron has been awarded the BS11000: Collaborative Business Relationships standard from accreditors, Exova BM Trada across the business.
Key contacts
Robert Reynolds, Group Purchasing Director Imtech UK
Tel: 01784 229900
Email: robert.reynolds@imtech.co.uk
Matthew Scott, UK Supply Chain Manager, Imtech Engineering Services in Nottingham.
Tel: 0115 950 5100
Email: matthew.scott@imtech.co.uk