TEST
TEST Medical (Theatre and Endoscopy Service Technicians Ltd.) is a UK-based provider of medical device validation, UKAS-accredited laboratory testing, and Ethylene Oxide sterilisation equipment, serving NHS hospitals, private healthcare groups, and veterinary facilities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersStoke-on-trent, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What TEST does
TEST Medical (legal entity: Theatre and Endoscopy Service Technicians Ltd.) is a privately held UK medical device validation and decontamination testing company headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent. Founded in 2011 by engineering and clinical specialists, the company serves NHS hospital trusts, private healthcare groups (including The Nuffield Group and Vanguard Healthcare), veterinary hospitals and medical device production facilities across the UK, Ireland and Europe. Its primary offer is independent validation of endoscopy washer disinfectors, autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaning apparatus and water supplies against HTM 01-06 and related UK health technical memoranda, delivered by AP(D) and AE(D) certified engineers and clinical staff via on-site field services.
The company's technology stack centres on a UKAS-accredited in-house laboratory (accreditation number 4522) operating to ISO 17025:2017, with a UKAS schedule covering TVC, endotoxin, Legionella, Pseudomonas, surrogate devices, biofilm and environmental mycobacteria testing. TEST holds proprietary product IP including the T-SCOPE modular surrogate device (compliant with ISO 15883-4) used to validate endoscope washer disinfectors, the T-Room continuous Peracetic Acid monitor for endoscopy environments, and the AXIS branded Ethylene Oxide steriliser family spanning benchtop (60-200L), large capacity cabinet (400-4000L) and industrial (7-25 cubic metre) models. Validation deliverables are produced through the IPReports electronic reporting system.
TEST operates a multi-revenue-stream business model combining professional services (recurring weekly, quarterly and annual validation programmes and laboratory testing on a contact-based pricing model) with hardware sales of AXIS EtO sterilisers and associated consumables (ARQ ampoule kits, AR cartridge kits, process and biological indicators). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by an in-house administrative team for scheduling and certificate management, with no disclosed digital marketing or channel partners. Pricing is opaque and quote-based, reflecting a B2B regulated procurement environment where compliance credentials (UKAS, ISO 9001:2015, HTM compliance, AP(D)/AE(D) certifications) drive purchasing decisions over price transparency.
TEST firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TEST
- Legal name
- Theatre and Endoscopy Service Technicians Ltd.
- Website
- https://testmedical.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TEST Medical (Theatre and Endoscopy Service Technicians Ltd.) is a UK-based provider of medical device validation, UKAS-accredited laboratory testing, and Ethylene Oxide sterilisation equipment, serving NHS hospitals, private healthcare groups, and veterinary facilities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TEST industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Device Validation and Decontamination Testing Services
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microbiology & Sterility Assurance (Bioburden/Endotoxin/Sterility) (HLAGADAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics) (EUANAJAB), Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP) (HLAGADAL)
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Where TEST is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stoke-on-trent
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
TEST business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel
Revenue model
- Validation and Testing Services: On-site validation testing services for medical equipment including endoscopy reprocessors, washer disinfectors, autoclaves, and water supplies. Includes weekly, quarterly, and annual validation programmes for HTM 01-06 compliance.
- Laboratory Testing Services: UKAS accredited microbiological testing including TVC testing, endotoxin testing, Pseudomonas and Legionella testing, surrogate devices and biofilm testing, and environmental mycobacteria testing. Weekly water testing service with dedicated courier collections and electronic result reporting.
- EtO Sterilisation Equipment and Consumables: Sale of EtO sterilisers (benchtop, large capacity, and industrial ranges) along with consumables including ampoule kits (ARQ-20, ARQ-11), cartridge kits (AR-11), process indicators, and biological indicators.
- Surrogate Devices: ISO 15883-4 compliant surrogate devices for washer disinfectors and drying cabinets. Modular design allowing customisation of size, channel numbers, connector types, and bacterial species loading.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
TEST product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TEST provides medical device validation, microbiological testing, and decontamination services to NHS hospitals, private healthcare groups, veterinary hospitals, and medical device production facilities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The company combines on-site engineering services (HTM 01-06 endoscopy, washer disinfector, and autoclave validation), a UKAS accredited laboratory (TVC, endotoxin, Legionella, Pseudomonas, biofilm, surrogate device testing), and proprietary hardware including AXIS Ethylene Oxide sterilisers, the T-SCOPE surrogate device, and the T-Room PAA monitor. Offerings are delivered as integrated weekly, quarterly, and annual validation programmes under HTM 01-06 and ISO 17025:2017.
Product overview
TEST (Theatre and Endoscopy Service Technicians) Ltd is a UK-based medical equipment validation and testing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Their offerings include: (1) A range of EtO (Ethylene Oxide) sterilisers under the AXIS brand - benchtop models (60L-200L), large capacity cabinets (400L-4000L), and industrial-scale units (7m³-25m³); (2) Testing and validation services including HTM 01-06 validation for endoscopy, washer disinfector testing, PAA monitoring, and microbiological air sampling; (3) A UKAS accredited laboratory providing water testing, biofilm/surrogate device testing, endotoxin testing, and Legionella/Pseudomonas analysis; (4) Branded products including the T-SCOPE surrogate device and T-Room PAA monitor. The company also provides electronic reporting via IPreports. TEST serves the NHS, private healthcare groups, veterinary hospitals, and production facilities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- AXIS: AXIS branded EtO sterilisers including benchtop, large capacity, and industrial models for medical device sterilisation
- T-SCOPE
- T-Room
- ARQ
- AR
Products and services
- T-SCOPE Surrogate Device
Quantifiable outcome
- Support mobile Endoscopy units for more than 5 years (per Vanguard testimonial)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use TEST
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
TEST technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
TEST partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and adjacent.
- NHScoreNHS hospital trusts are primary customers for TEST's validation and testing services. TEST provides weekly, quarterly and annual validation services for medical decontamination equipment under HTM 01-06 standards.
- The Nuffield GroupcoreThe Nuffield Group is a private healthcare provider utilizing TEST's gold standard medical device validation and testing services for their facilities.
- Vanguard HealthcarecoreVanguard Healthcare, provider of mobile healthcare solutions, has partnered with TEST for over 5 years for water testing services on mobile Endoscopy units.
- Veterinary HospitalsadjacentVeterinary hospitals receive EtO sterilisation services and validation support from TEST for their medical equipment.
- Ultrawave LtdadjacentUltrawave Ltd, solution providers of ultrasonic cleaning systems, works with TEST for testing, installation, maintenance and examination of medical decontamination equipment.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TEST competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Getinge AB: Swedish multinational providing sterilization, disinfection and surgical workflow solutions for hospitals; competes with TEST in washer disinfector and endoscope reprocessing validation across UK/Nordic healthcare markets.
- Bureau Veritas: Global TIC firm with healthcare and life sciences testing capabilities including medical device compliance and laboratory analyses; competes for endoscope/sterilization validation work at the framework-agreement level.
- Eurofins Scientific SE: Global laboratory testing network covering pharmaceutical and medical device testing, including microbiology, endotoxin and sterility services that directly overlap with TEST's UKAS accredited laboratory offerings.
- Intertek plc: UK-headquartered TIC company providing medical device testing, sterilization validation and laboratory services; offers broader geographic and category reach than TEST but competes for accredited testing spend.
- SGS SA: Global testing, inspection and certification group with extensive medical device and healthcare testing capabilities, providing audit, validation and laboratory services overlapping with TEST's accreditation-led testing portfolio.
Direct peers
- Astell Scientific: UK manufacturer of autoclaves, sterilizers and laboratory equipment for medical and research use; competes with TEST's AXIS EtO steriliser range in the UK healthcare and laboratory equipment market.
- STERIS plc: Global leader in sterilization and infection prevention, offering medical device reprocessing validation, EtO sterilization services and equipment that directly overlap with TEST's endoscopy decontamination validation and AXIS EtO steriliser offering.
- Nelson Laboratories (Sotera Health): Specialised medical device and pharmaceutical testing laboratory providing microbiological, sterility and validation services for the medical device industry; comparable niche focus and accreditation-led model to TEST.
- Cantel Medical (now part of STERIS): Specialised in endoscopy and dental infection prevention with reprocessing services and consumables, providing overlapping endoscope washer disinfector validation and PAA-based high-level disinfection solutions.
Regional players
- WCS Group: UK-focused water hygiene and treatment services provider including Legionella and Pseudomonas risk assessments and water testing; directly competes for UK healthcare and care-home water-testing contracts.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TEST social profiles
Digital presenceTEST compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
TEST financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
TEST leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
TEST funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TEST M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TEST
What does TEST do?
TEST provides medical device validation, microbiological testing, and decontamination services to NHS hospitals, private healthcare groups, veterinary hospitals, and medical device production facilities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The company combines on-site engineering services (HTM 01-06 endoscopy, washer disinfector, and autoclave validation), a UKAS accredited laboratory (TVC, endotoxin, Legionella, Pseudomonas, biofilm, surrogate device testing), and proprietary hardware including AXIS Ethylene Oxide sterilisers, the T-SCOPE surrogate device, and the T-Room PAA monitor. Offerings are delivered as integrated weekly, quarterly, and annual validation programmes under HTM 01-06 and ISO 17025:2017.
Is TEST a public or private company?
TEST is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TEST founded?
TEST was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TEST based?
TEST is headquartered in Stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does TEST make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Validation and Testing Services are the primary driver. The others are laboratory Testing Services, etO Sterilisation Equipment and Consumables and surrogate Devices.
Who are TEST's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Getinge AB, Bureau Veritas, Eurofins Scientific SE, Intertek plc and SGS SA. Direct peers are Astell Scientific, STERIS plc, Nelson Laboratories (Sotera Health) and Cantel Medical (now part of STERIS). WCS Group is listed as a regional player.
Does TEST have an API?
No public API is recorded for TEST.
What industry is TEST in?
TEST's product category is Medical Device Validation and Decontamination Testing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAGADAE, Microbiology & Sterility Assurance (Bioburden/Endotoxin/Sterility), with a secondary code of EUANAJAB, Laboratory Testing & Analytical Services (in-house/contract labs; microbiology, metals, organics). Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 8734.