Aceda

Name

Aceda

Legal name

Aceda Ltd

Website

https://aceda.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Technology Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Roadmapping (BPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performance Contracting & Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) for Buildings (BPABAGAN)

Keywords

• Network infrastructure services
• Fire and security systems
• Smart building integration
• Physical security installation
• Building technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Middlesbrough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Systems Installation and Maintenance: Design, installation, configuration and ongoing maintenance of electronic security systems including CCTV, access control, and intruder detection. Revenue generated from project-based installation work plus recurring maintenance contracts.
2. Framework Agreement Services: Pre-vetted supplier status on public sector procurement frameworks (CPC, NEUPC, NOE CPC, Yorkshire Water) providing contracted services to education, NHS and utility clients
3. Network Infrastructure Services: Network cabling, switching, wireless LAN, and fibre infrastructure installation services for commercial and educational buildings. Includes 25-year manufacturer warranties.
4. Fire Detection and Alarm Services: BAFE-accredited fire division providing fully compliant detection and alarm services from design through to maintenance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aceda designs, supplies, installs, and maintains integrated building technology systems combining IT infrastructure, fire and security, and smart building solutions on IP networks for commercial, education, healthcare, utilities, and government clients. The company delivers end-to-end project services from design through installation to ongoing preventative and reactive maintenance, supported by 24/7 monitoring and managed services, with the majority of revenue generated through public sector framework agreements and competitive tendering.

Product overview

Aceda is a technology integration company delivering Fire & Security, Network Infrastructure, Smart Buildings, and Electrical solutions. The company operates as a single unified service offering across four core divisions: IT Infrastructure (network cabling, switching, wireless LAN, routers & firewalls, virtualisation, cloud technologies), Fire & Security (IP CCTV, access control, intruder detection, fire detection, gates & barriers, intercoms, emergency lighting), Smart Buildings (building management, TV & IRS, IP telephony, audio visual, IPTV), and Support Services (reactive/preventative maintenance, monitoring, managed services, cloud services). All services are delivered through an integrated approach, combining these capabilities to provide end-to-end solutions for commercial, education, healthcare, utilities, and government sectors across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Infrastructure Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully secured place on Yorkshire Water 8-year Security Framework for AMP8 program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Secured place on NEUPC Telecoms and Data Cabling Services framework commencing 1st January 2025 with estimated value of £5,000,000. Second time successfully securing place on prestigious NEUPC framework. Ranked 1st place for both Lot 1 (Excel Cabling Systems) and Lot 2 (Connectix Cabling Systems).
• NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2020After lengthy OJEU tender process, ACEDA awarded place on NEUPC framework for Telecoms and Data Cabling. Ranked 1st place for both Lot 1 (Excel Cabling) and Lot 2 (Connectix Cabling). Framework estimated £3.5 million per annum for 4 years. Participating members include Teesside University, Durham University, Newcastle University, Northumbria University and University of Sunderland.
• Excel NetworkingcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012ACEDA selected as Excel Solutions Partner due to ongoing commitment to the partner program. Achieved highest level partner installer status and recognised as end-to-end IP solutions provider. Invested in training and certification for engineers to highest level. Excel provides 25-year product and application warranty on installations completed by accredited partners. ACEDA worked with Excel for over 5 years to deliver solutions in health, education, manufacturing and corporate environments.
• CPC (Crescent Purchasing Consortium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAwarded place on CPC Supply, Installation & Maintenance of CCTV Systems Framework. CPC established since 2000, assists educational institutions with better value through EU tendered framework agreements. Has over 6,500 members ranging from schools to universities, operating 66 unique frameworks.
• NOE CPC (NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to NOE CPC Specialist Estates Engineering & Maintenance Services (Hard FM) Framework, Lot 12 for Security Systems. Established 2007, wholly owned by NHS, provides collaborative procurement solutions to NHS and public sector. Framework covers CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection installation, service and maintenance.
• ESPOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of ESPO national framework for public sector procurement, providing security services to NHS trusts and public sector bodies through pre-vetted supplier agreements.
• Shepherd Engineering Services LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for St Stephens Retail Centre project. Provided design engineering services alongside ACEDA's cabling and network installation.
• Castle Building ServicesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Northumbria University's NESST Centre project. ACEDA working in conjunction with Castle to deliver CCTV and network cabling solution.
• Wates/SEScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partners for Teesside University's £40m Digital Life Building project. ACEDA secured contract through Wates/SES to install new data cabling system.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitie: UK facilities management and security services provider with significant security systems installation and managed services capability; comparable in fire & security and building systems, but operating at vastly larger scale across the UK.
• Computacenter: Large UK-headquartered IT infrastructure integrator delivering networking, workplace and security solutions; comparable as a systems integrator serving enterprise and public-sector clients, though much larger in scale and breadth than Aceda.
• SCC: European IT services and solutions provider with strong UK presence in networking, infrastructure and managed services; comparable end-markets and vendor partnership model but materially larger scale.
• Chubb Fire & Security: Global fire detection and security systems installer with significant UK presence; directly comparable BAFE-accredited fire and electronic security capability, but operates at larger scale with broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• ANS Group: UK-based digital transformation and managed services provider delivering cloud, security, networking and workplace technology; comparable mid-market UK IT integrator with public-sector exposure.
• Bell Integration: UK IT services and infrastructure integrator offering cabling, networking, security and managed services; closely comparable as a mid-market UK IT infrastructure and security systems integrator.
• Littlefish: UK IT managed services and security firm delivering networking, security and 24/7 support to public and private sector; comparable technology stack, customer profile and managed services motion.
• Convergint Technologies: Global security and systems integrator delivering IP CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and integrated building technology solutions; directly comparable service mix and customer base to Aceda's fire & security division.
• Air IT: UK managed IT services and security provider with networking, connectivity and physical security offerings; directly comparable mid-market UK IT/security integrator serving SME and mid-enterprise clients.
• Vysiion: UK IT infrastructure and security integrator serving defence, public sector and commercial clients with networking, cyber and managed services; closely aligned on cabling, security, and integrated building technology delivery to UK public sector.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ACEDAGROUP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aceda-limited?trk=hb_tab_compy_id_906057

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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