Tec-Supplies Group

What Tec-Supplies Group does

Tec-Supplies Group is a family-owned independent merchant of electrical, plumbing, heating, bathroom and tiling supplies, headquartered in Heybridge, Essex and operating four branches across Essex and Kent. Founded in 1975 as a small electrical wholesaler, the company has progressively extended its product portfolio — adding plumbing and heating wholesale in 2007, a kitchen showroom in 2010 and the Tec-Lifestyle Interiors home-interiors sub-brand in 2016 — and serves contract, trade and retail customers across the Southeast of England.

The company's commercial platform rests on physical trade counters staffed by experienced industry professionals, dedicated contract sales teams, multi-brand showrooms (with a CAD design service for bathroom visualisation), a 15+ van delivery fleet offering next-day delivery across Essex, Kent, London and beyond, and an eBay outlet store for online reach. Underlying technology is operational rather than AI-driven: a CAD design system, a 'Night Store' out-of-hours collection system, and an 'Intact' integrated business management system. The over-£4M stock holding and direct accounts with 50+ worldwide manufacturers, combined with AWEBB buying-consortium membership, provide purchasing scale.

Revenue is hardware sales across four core product categories (electrical & lighting, plumbing & heating, bathroom, tiling) plus tools, supplemented by value-added services (CAD design, night-store collection, contract delivery). Pricing is quote-based and trade-counter, with margins supported by consortium buying power. The customer base is fragmented across trade SMBs (plumbers, electricians, heating engineers), enterprise contractors and developers (e.g., Dantherm Group, Gateville Group, Laser M&E), and retail homeowners; the company is privately held with no external funding and no public financials.

Name

Tec-Supplies Group

Legal name

Tec-Supplies Limited

Website

https://tec-supplies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tec-Supplies Group is a family-owned independent UK merchant of electrical, plumbing, heating, bathroom and tiling supplies, operating four branches across Essex and Kent and serving contract, trade and retail customers across Southeast England via trade counters, showrooms and a 15+ van delivery fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Other Building Material Dealers (444180)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Hardware & MRO Supply Clubs (Trades/Contractors) (CRAEAEAG)

Keywords

• Electrical wholesale supplies
• Plumbing heating distribution
• Bathroom fixtures retail
• Building materials merchant
• Trade counter supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Heybridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical & Lighting Products: Wholesale distribution of electrical supplies including wiring accessories, lighting, cable management, and switchgear to contractors, electricians, and facility managers
2. Plumbing & Heating Products: Wholesale distribution of plumbing and heating supplies including boilers, radiators, plastics, and related fittings to trade customers and contractors
3. Bathroom & Tiling Products: Retail and trade distribution of bathroom fixtures, sanitaryware, brassware, tiling supplies, and accessories with design consultation services
4. Home Interiors (Tec-Lifestyle): Kitchen, bedroom, and home interior products sold through dedicated showroom in Maldon
5. Trade Counter Sales: Over-the-counter sales at branch locations with instant access to stocked inventory for trade professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tec-Supplies Group is a family-owned independent merchant wholesaling and retailing electrical, plumbing, heating, bathroom, and tiling supplies to contract, trade, and retail customers across the Southeast of England. The company operates four physical branch locations (Heybridge, Maldon, Witham, and Maidstone) with trade counters, showrooms, and a fleet of 15+ delivery vans offering next-day delivery. Value-added services include free CAD bathroom design, 24-hour Night Store collection, and dedicated contract sales support.

Product overview

Tec-Supplies Group is a family-owned independent merchant offering a multi-category product portfolio serving the construction and trade industry. The company operates as a single unified offering across four core product categories: Electrical & Lighting Supplies, Plumbing & Heating Supplies, Bathroom Products, and Tiling Supplies, supplemented by Tools. These are supported by value-added services including CAD Design Services for bathroom visualization, Night Store Collection for 24-hour pickup, and Delivery Services across Southeast England. The company also operates a sub-brand, Tec-Lifestyle Interiors, dedicated to home interiors (kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms) positioned as a premium showroom offering. The portfolio is distributed through four physical branch locations in Essex and Kent, serving contract, trade, and retail customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tec-Lifestyle Interiors: Home interiors branch dedicated to Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms and Home Interior spaces, located in Maldon, Essex.

Products and services

• Electrical & Lighting Supplies
• Plumbing & Heating Supplies
• Bathroom Products
• Tiling Supplies
• Tools
• CAD Design Services
• Night Store Collection
• Delivery Services
• Tec-Lifestyle Interiors

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery service across Essex, Kent, London and beyond
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AWEBBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTec-Supplies is proudly part of the UK's biggest electrical buying consortium AWEBB. This membership provides enhanced buying power and competitive pricing through collective purchasing, allowing the company to pass real savings on to customers without compromising on quality.
• EuronicsminorOthersAffiliated with Euronics, a global retail electronics group, as part of their industry network and purchasing associations.
• Electra CentreminorOthersAffiliated with Electra Centre, an electrical industry association, providing additional network benefits and industry connections.
• Lennox Childhood Cancer FundminorOthersLennox was founded in 1992 with a mission to relieve the pain and suffering of children diagnosed with cancer. Tec-Supplies has chosen Lennox as their main charity to support, raising funds through sponsored events. The charity has expanded to support entire families from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Plumb Center: Specialist plumbing and heating merchant with national UK network. Direct overlap with Tec-Supplies' plumbing and heating product lines and trade customer base.
• City Plumbing Supplies: UK plumbing and heating merchant serving trade customers. Overlaps directly with Tec-Supplies' plumbing & heating product lines and contractor customer base across Southeast England.
• Edmundson Electrical: Privately held UK electrical wholesaler with 250+ branches. Competes head-on with Tec-Supplies across electrical product lines, contractor customers, and counter-based trade supply.
• City Electrical Factors (CEF): The UK's largest electrical wholesaler with ~390 branches. Directly comparable to Tec-Supplies' electrical & lighting counter offering, trade customer base, and branch-led distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Wolseley UK (Ferguson): Major UK plumbing, heating, and civils merchant with national branch network. Larger-scale incumbent covering several of Tec-Supplies' core categories with broader portfolio reach.
• Rexel UK: Global electrical distribution group with UK operations. Competes in Tec-Supplies' electrical product category with greater scale, broader SKUs, and integrated digital trade platforms.
• Screwfix: Trade retailer with 800+ UK branches and strong click-and-collect. Competes with Tec-Supplies for trade counter visits across plumbing, electrical, and bathroom categories.
• Toolstation: Trade-focused retailer with 550+ UK branches and strong online ordering. Competes for trade counter trade across plumbing, electrical, and general hardware categories.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant with national footprint. Adjacent competition in plumbing, heating, and bathroom categories serving the same contractor and developer customers.

Regional players

• B&Q: UK home improvement retailer with significant DIY and trade exposure across bathroom, plumbing, and electrical categories. Competes with Tec-Supplies' retail and DIY customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tecsupplies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tec-supplies-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/tecsupplies
• Xx.com/tecsupplies

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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