Acquisition Opportunity
Hilco is pleased to offer for sale the business and/or assets of an established UK-based industrial technology business specialising in pipeline monitoring, virtual sensing and operational intelligence solutions (the “Company”).
The Company has developed proprietary software and analytical technologies combining mathematical modelling, engineering expertise and operational data to monitor pipeline performance, identify anomalies, optimise operations and assess infrastructure risks.
The opportunity comprises an established technology portfolio, registered intellectual property, proprietary algorithms and technical know-how, supported by a specialist workforce of approximately 20 employees, with applications across the energy, industrial automation, and infrastructure sectors.
Highlights
- Proprietary Pipeline Monitoring Software: Developed software platforms providing pipeline intelligence, operational monitoring, anomaly detection, performance optimisation and advanced analytics.
- Virtual Sensing Technology: Proprietary algorithms and mathematical models enabling pipeline operators to estimate operational parameters using existing instrumentation, reducing the need for additional physical sensors.
- Geohazard Monitoring Solutions: Developed technology incorporating environmental and geospatial data to identify and assess risks affecting pipeline infrastructure.
- Registered Intellectual Property Portfolio: UK and European trade mark registrations, two European registered designs and patent applications, alongside substantial proprietary software and technical know-how.
- Substantial Technology Investment: Approximately £5.7 million of intangible assets recorded in the Company’s September 2026 management accounts, reflecting significant historical investment in technology development.
- Specialist Workforce & Operational Know-How: Approximately 20 employees with expertise in software development, pipeline engineering, mathematical modelling, and industrial analytics, together with established customer relationships, technical knowledge and operational capabilities.
- Established Trading Operations: Revenue-generating business with turnover of approximately £254,000 in FY2025 and £140,000 in the nine months to September 2026, supported by a specialist workforce of approximately 20 employees.
- Customer Relationships & Commercial Goodwill: Established customer and industry relationships, trading history, prospective business opportunities, and associated goodwill, together with relevant contracts where transferable.
- Technology Applications: Technology with applications across oil and gas, energy infrastructure, utilities, and industrial automation, offering potential integration opportunities for established technology providers.
Available Assets
- Proprietary Software & Source Code: Pipeline intelligence, monitoring and analytics platforms, including associated source code, software architecture, algorithms and technical documentation.
- Virtual Sensing & Engineering IP: Proprietary mathematical models, pipeline simulation methodologies, virtual sensor technology, analytical tools and associated engineering know-how.
- Geohazard Monitoring Technology: Software and analytical methodologies for identifying and assessing environmental and geotechnical risks to pipeline infrastructure.
- Patent Applications: Patent applications and associated rights held by the Company.
- Registered Trade Marks: UK and European registrations covering corporate and product branding.
- Registered Designs: Two European registered designs.
- Work in Progress & Sales Pipeline: The benefit of ongoing projects, work in progress, prospective customer opportunities and associated commercial relationships.
- Specialist Workforce & Operational Know-How: Approximately 20 employees with expertise across software development, pipeline engineering and industrial analytics, together with established customer relationships, technical know-how and operational capabilities.
- Brand, Goodwill & Digital Assets: Trading and product brands, associated goodwill, domain names, websites, marketing materials, and digital assets.
Sales Process and Further Information
Offers are due Monday 26 October 2026, 2pm GMT
Given the accelerated timetable, interested parties are encouraged to contact Hilco immediately.
All expressions of interest and bids should be directed to Hilco in writing. Further information is available through a virtual data room following execution of a confidentiality agreement.
Key Terms and Conditions
Hilco is acting as agent in connection with the proposed sale of the business and/or assets of the Company, which is in Administration, on behalf of its Joint Administrators.
The business and assets are offered strictly on an “as is, where is” basis, without warranties or representations. Only such right, title and interest as the Company may have will be transferred. Interested parties must rely on their own investigations and due diligence. The Joint Administrators reserve the right to consider offers for the business as a going concern or for individual assets or asset portfolios.
All offers are subject to VAT where applicable.
Completion arrangements and transaction documentation will be agreed with the successful purchaser.
