Neilcott

What Neilcott does

Neilcott Construction Limited is a UK regional main contractor headquartered in Orpington with additional offices in Winchester, Hemel Hempstead, and Central London. Founded in 1967 and employee-owned since 2021 via an Employee Ownership Trust, the company delivers construction, refurbishment, design-and-build, and specialist fit out services across six sectors: education, healthcare, residential, commercial, heritage, and community & leisure. Project values span £130k to £30m, with a sweet spot in the £1-10m range covered by multiple public sector framework appointments.

The company's go-to-market is a hybrid of public sector framework procurement (Pagabo, Procure Partnerships, LHC, Crown Commercial Service, London Construction Programme, Westworks) and direct enterprise engagement with developers, NHS Trusts, universities, and private clients. Revenue is generated through one-time construction contracts plus recurring aftercare and maintenance services via a directly employed post-completion team. Technical capability centres on Modern Methods of Construction (cross-laminated timber, glulam frames), decarbonisation retrofits (heat pumps, PV panels), heritage conservation through specialist supply chain partnerships, and Cat A/Cat B fit out delivered by a dedicated interiors division.

FY2025 turnover reached £153m with 24 projects completed and 26 new wins, supported by a 370+ strong subcontractor base. The company holds ISO9001 accreditation, has achieved 7 BREEAM certifications, and operates under a UN SDG-aligned sustainability framework. Long-standing client relationships — notably with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust since 2013 — and a portfolio of industry awards (LABC Grand Finals, Brick Development Association Architects' Choice) underpin its market position. The firm employs 51-100 staff and operates exclusively within London and the South East of England.

Name

Neilcott

Legal name

Neilcott Construction Limited

Website

https://neilcott.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Neilcott is an employee-owned UK regional main contractor delivering construction, refurbishment, design-and-build, and fit out services valued £130k to £30m across education, healthcare, residential, commercial, heritage, and community sectors in London and the South East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Construction of Buildings (236)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Property refurbishment
• Design and build
• Main contractor
• Alteration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orpington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Delivery: Neilcott generates revenue through delivering construction projects across education, healthcare, residential, commercial, heritage, and community sectors. Project values range from modest refurbishments (£130k) to major developments (£30m). Services include traditional contracts, design and build, and specialist fit out.
2. Aftercare and Maintenance Services: Neilcott provides ongoing aftercare and maintenance support for completed projects through a directly employed aftercare team, ensuring client satisfaction post-construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Neilcott is a UK regional main contractor providing design, construction, alteration, and refurbishment services for buildings. The company serves both public and private sector clients and operates across London and the South East of England, having been established in 1967.

Product overview

Neilcott Construction Limited is an employee-owned regional main contractor established in 1967, operating across London and the South East. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction services organised around sector expertise (Education, Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Community & Leisure, Heritage) and delivery methods (Design & Build, Modern Methods of Construction, Refurbishment, Traditional, Listed Buildings & Conservation, Special Works, Fit Out, Aftercare). Their service offering is delivered through construction framework agreements including Pagabo, Procure Partnerships, LHC, Crown Commercial Service, London Construction Programme, and Westworks. Projects range from modest refurbishments to developments exceeding £30m, with bespoke building solutions delivered through turnkey project management, traditional contracts, design and build, and specialist fit out services. The company serves all London Boroughs and the South East from offices in Orpington (Head Office), Winchester, Hemel Hempstead, and Liverpool Street.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design and Construction Full design and construction services for public and private sector clients across London and the South East, delivered as a regional main contractor.
• Property Refurbishment Refurbishment services for existing buildings, covering upgrades, fit-out, and modernisation works for public and private sector clients.
• Property Alteration Alteration services for existing properties, including structural changes, reconfigurations, and adaptations for public and private sector clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025: £153m turnover, 24 projects completed, 26 new projects secured, 370+ supply chain partners
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PagabocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeilcott is re-appointed to the Pagabo Medium Works Framework (2nd iteration, running until 2027) providing compliant collaborative route to market for public sector clients to procure medium-sized construction projects valued up to £10m. Neilcott is active across London & South East on Lot 3 (£1-5m) and Lot 4 (£5-10m).
• Procure PartnershipscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework for new build and refurbishment projects across all sectors within London & the Southeast with values from £50k to £15m.
• LHCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to the LHC New Build Housing Construction Framework (H2) for residential sector developments across London & the Southeast, valued at £2-14m.
• Crown Commercial ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to Crown Commercial Service framework for residential projects across London & the Southeast.
• London Construction ProgrammecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to the London Construction Programme framework for housing, residential, education, and heritage schemes across the capital, valued at £1m-£5m.
• Westworks Development & Construction DPSsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAppointed to Westworks Development & Construction DPS for projects valued at £1-4.5m.
• NESCOT (North East Surrey College of Vocational Training)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeilcott partners with NESCOT on work experience programmes, including the NESCOT x Wates construction summer programme helping young people explore construction careers. Neilcott also provides work experience placements for Level 1 Carpentry students on live construction sites.
• Surrey County CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart-funded the NESCOT Summer Programme which welcomed nearly 40 Year 10 students from six Surrey schools for a week-long construction career exploration programme.
• LMP ActionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Neilcott and Serious About Youth to deliver the NESCOT Summer Programme for young people.
• Serious About YouthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Neilcott and LMP Action to deliver the NESCOT Summer Programme for young people.
• StonePillowsupportingOthersNeilcott contributes to StonePillow's social value initiatives, raising £2,000 for the charity's Winter Appeal as part of the Alexandra Theatre Project in Bognor Regis, supporting homeless and vulnerable people in Chichester and Bognor Regis.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISG: International fit-out and construction specialist with a strong UK CAT A/CAT B fit-out division — closely comparable to Neilcott's London Fit Out division and refurbishment capability.
• Ardmore Group: London and South East focused contractor of comparable size, delivering residential, commercial, and public-sector projects with refurbishment and heritage expertise — strongly overlapping geography and service mix.
• Willmott Dixon: UK regional main contractor of similar size with strong public sector exposure across education, healthcare, and residential. Notably also employee-owned, making it the closest direct comparable to Neilcott in both business model and ownership structure.
• McLaren Construction Group: Mid-sized UK main contractor with comparable revenue scale, operating across residential, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors with strong regional offices — directly comparable to Neilcott's footprint and service offering.
• John Sisk & Son: Family-founded UK and Ireland contractor with comparable mid-market project delivery across commercial, healthcare, education, and heritage/refurbishment — directly overlapping Neilcott's service portfolio.
• Bowmer + Kirkland: Established UK regional contractor delivering commercial, education, and residential projects of comparable value band. Family-owned with similar long-tenure client relationships in the public sector.

Broad incumbents

• Galliford Try: Major UK contractor with a Building division serving public and private sector clients across education, healthcare, and commercial — operates at larger scale but with significant overlap in Neilcott's core sectors.
• Mace Group: Global consultancy and construction business with a strong UK fit-out and refurbishment practice — comparable to Neilcott's Fit Out division but at materially larger scale and broader international footprint.
• Morgan Sindall Group: Larger UK construction and regeneration group with a Construction & Infrastructure division covering education, healthcare, residential, and commercial — broader portfolio and deeper resources than Neilcott but overlapping markets.

Regional players

• Bennett Construction: UK and Ireland-headquartered contractor with similar mid-market project delivery in commercial, residential, and heritage sectors — comparable in service profile though focused on different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neilcott-construction-limited

Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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