TOBCO

What TOBCO does

TOBCO is a privately held Australian civil and electrical engineering contractor established in 2012 and headquartered in Lane Cove West, Sydney, with regional offices in Armidale, Yass, and Mudgee. The company self-performs five core service lines — Civil Services, Power (ASP Level 1 & 2), Maintenance, Renewable Energy, and Electrical Services — delivering roads, bridges, stormwater, substations, transmission/distribution works, street lighting, EV charging infrastructure, and utility-scale solar farms and battery energy storage across NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.

Its competitive position rests on a dense stack of regulatory prequalifications: NSW Accredited Service Provider Level 1 and 2 across Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy, and Transgrid; Transport for NSW Roadworks R3, Bridges B3, Traffic Signals TS, and Traffic Control Cat G; ISO 9001/14001/45001; and Clean Energy Council PV accreditation. Operations are supported by a company-owned plant and equipment fleet and specialist GPS-enabled trenching technology capable of more than 800 metres per day, enabling principal-contractor self-performance without subcontractor markups.

The business model is project-based and tender-driven: revenue is generated through one-off project wins plus recurring maintenance panel contracts (6,000+ council assets currently managed). Customer mix is concentrated in NSW and Victorian government agencies (Transport for NSW, TfNSW regional panels), energy network operators, local councils, and private developers/tier-1 construction JVs (Westconnex M5, Limondale Solar Farm, Zenobe Leichhardt bus depot). Pricing is quote-driven by scope and not publicly disclosed; the company is founder/owner-operated by Sam Turnbull and Glen O'Brien with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

TOBCO

Legal name

TOBCO

Website

https://tobco.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TOBCO is an Australian civil and electrical engineering contractor (founded 2012) that self-performs roads, bridges, substations, EV charging, and utility-scale renewable energy projects for government agencies, energy networks, councils, and tier-1 builders across NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil & Electrical Engineering Construction Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Storage (BESS) Service for Depots & Charging Sites (TLAKAMAL), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Utility-Scale BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Electrical contracting services
• Power infrastructure construction
• Renewable energy construction
• Infrastructure maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Uralla

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Civil Infrastructure Construction: Project-based revenue from civil construction works including roads, bridges, stormwater, public domain enhancements, and utility infrastructure for government and private clients
2. Electrical Infrastructure Services: Revenue from electrical construction and maintenance services including power network works (ASP Level 1 & 2), substation installation, EV charging, street lighting, and transmission/distribution infrastructure
3. Renewable Energy Projects: EPC and subcontractor revenue from solar farms, wind farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and EV charger installation projects
4. Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts for electrical assets, street lighting, solar farms, and civil infrastructure including 6000+ managed assets for councils

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TOBCO is a civil and electrical engineering contractor that self-performs infrastructure construction and maintenance across Australia. Its five core business units are Civil Services (roads, bridges, stormwater, utilities), Electrical Services (commercial, healthcare, residential fit-outs), Maintenance (24/7 electrical asset and street lighting maintenance), Power Services at ASP Level 1 & 2 (substations, transmission, EV charging), and Renewable Energy (utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, EV charger installation).

Product overview

TOBCO is a civil and electrical engineering contractor offering five core business units: Civil Services, Electrical Services, Maintenance, Power, and Renewable Energy. The company operates as a single unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their core offerings include civil infrastructure construction (roads, bridges, utilities), comprehensive electrical services for various construction sectors, 24/7 maintenance for civil and electrical assets, ASP Level 1 & 2 power services including substations and EV charging, and renewable energy solutions spanning solar/wind farms and battery storage. Additional specialized services include traffic signal/ITS installation and private HV network construction. The company serves clients throughout NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Services Civil construction and infrastructure services covering roads, bridges, carparks, public domain enhancements, stormwater, and above/below-ground utilities (power, communications, gas, water, sewer) for government and private clients.
• Electrical Services Comprehensive electrical services for construction projects including high-rise buildings, healthcare facilities, residential aged care, industrial units, childcare centres, data and voice cabling, fire and warning systems, commercial office fit-outs, and security intercom/access control systems.
• Maintenance Services 24-hour maintenance services for civil infrastructure and electrical installations including street lighting, solar farms, infrastructure maintenance, civil rehabilitation, public domain works, and water/wastewater treatment plant maintenance.
• Power Services Power infrastructure services at ASP Level 1 & 2 including above and below-ground utilities, substations (Zone, Kiosk, Chamber types), and Electric Vehicle charging stations for cars and buses.
• Renewable Energy Services Renewable energy project services including utility-scale solar farms, wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), EV charger installation, ongoing maintenance, and remote accommodation camps for project teams.
• Traffic Signal and ITS Installation Traffic Signal and ITS systems (TS02) installation services, including Traffic Control Signal (TCS) installation and smart pole installation for traffic management.
• Private HV Network Construction Turnkey solutions for private HV network construction including trenching, cable pulling, landing of substations, electrical asset relocations, cable jointing and commissioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6000+ assets maintained under council panel contracts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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 strategic and core.

• Zenobe AustraliastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2021Selected by Zenobe Australia to supply, install and commission 36 Electric Bus Charging Stations at Leichhardt Bus Depot. TOBCO performs civil, electrical, and commissioning works whilst Zenobe provides the EV charging infrastructure equipment.
• Spaceage ElectricscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Spaceage Electrics has significantly enhanced TOBCO's electrical services capabilities, allowing broader spectrum electrical services particularly in health and aged care facilities. Spaceage Electrics provides reliable, cost-effective, and professional electrical services expertise.
• Delta Star Design Pty LtdstrategicTechnology or IntegrationDesign partner for HV/LV undergrounding projects. Delta Star Design is an ASP Level 3 Designer engaged for deep design discussions on overhead to underground conversion projects.
• Barnson EngineeringstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign partner for Namoi River Crossing Project. TOBCO along with Barnson Engineering was awarded the bridge design and construction contract by Tamworth Regional Council for the Manilla Bridge project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seymour Whyte: Australian civil contractor specialising in roads, bridges, and utilities for government clients. Directly comparable on TfNSW/council tendering, road and bridge delivery, and self-perform civil model.
• BMD Group: Privately held Australian civil infrastructure contractor with comparable size, multi-state footprint, and integrated civil-plus-utilities delivery. Closely mirrors TOBCO's ownership structure and mid-market positioning.
• Fulton Hogan: Civil infrastructure contractor operating across Australia and New Zealand with road, bridge, water, and utilities work. Comparable mid-to-large tier contractor profile serving TfNSW and councils with self-perform civil capability.
• Ventia: Infrastructure services provider across Australia and New Zealand with electrical, civil, and maintenance capabilities. Comparable in serving government, utility, and transport clients with bundled operations and maintenance offerings.
• Zinfra: Australian energy infrastructure services contractor focused on gas, electricity, and renewables for DNSPs and TSOs. Highly comparable on ASP-accredited power network delivery, substation work, and EV-charging/BESS services.
• UGL Limited: Australian engineering and infrastructure services contractor with electrical, rail, and energy capabilities. Comparable on substation, transmission, and rail-adjacent electrical delivery for government and utility clients.
• Downer EDI: ASX-listed Australian infrastructure services provider with civil, electrical, rail, and renewables divisions. Closest broad comparable in terms of integrated civil-plus-electrical self-perform model, multi-state footprint, and DNSP/TfNSW exposure.
• ACCIONA Energia: Global renewable energy developer and EPC contractor with active Australian utility-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects. Direct competitor on the renewable energy BoP scopes TOBCO delivers (e.g., Limondale-class projects).

Broad incumbents

• John Holland: Major tier-1 Australian infrastructure contractor delivering rail, road, water, and energy projects. Competes in the same government-tendered infrastructure space as TOBCO, with substantially larger scale and capability breadth.
• CPB Contractors: Tier-1 Australian contractor and JV partner to TOBCO on Westconnex M5. Competes for the same motorway and large infrastructure tenders but at meaningfully greater scale and balance sheet capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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