Basec

What Basec does

BASEC GROUP LIMITED is an independent accredited certification body for the cable industry worldwide, headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and operating since 1971. The organisation issues accredited certifications and provides laboratory testing services for cable, wire, and ancillary products across fire performance, electrical, material, mechanical, chemical, and constructional parameters. BASEC holds dual notified body status as UK Approved Body NB 2661 and EU27 Notified Body NB 2851 (via BASEC Conformity Limited), enabling manufacturers to satisfy UKCA and CE marking obligations through a single auditing and testing partner. The organisation also operates a Registered Stockist Scheme, a proprietary Control Cables Certification Scheme (with six specifications covering YY, CY, SY cable types in PVC and LSHF compositions), Management Systems Certification, BASEC HAR Scheme membership, and medium voltage cable testing up to 33kV.

BASEC's core technology centres on in-house laboratory testing infrastructure (including TGA and FTIR analysis, fire testing, electrical testing, and cable construction assessment) combined with a surveillance and certification regime that includes unannounced manufacturer visits three times per year. The organisation generates revenue through four primary streams: product certification fees (recurring), laboratory testing services (project-based), quality management systems certification, and Registered Stockist approval fees, with pricing provided on a quote basis under multi-year contracts and fee schedules (BSF045 testing, BSF046 certification) circulated to licensees on update. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting cable manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, specifiers, and purchasers, supported by content marketing, industry events, training courses (UKCA, CPR, BASEC PCR), and digital tools such as the Stockist Selector Tool.

BASEC serves 11 industry verticals including fire performance, construction and electrical installation, EV charging, rail, solar PV, oil/gas/petrochemical, power distribution, wind, nuclear, aerospace and defence, and marine. Named customers and case-study subjects include CERN, Demes Kablo (Turkey), Unka Kablo (Turkey), Goldwing Cable (UK rail sector), and Cableworld Limited (UK distribution). The organisation is part of the Kiwa group of TIC companies, leveraging shared infrastructure while operating under the BASEC brand, with no external funding rounds or public listing identified.

Name

Basec

Legal name

BASEC GROUP LIMITED

Website

https://basec.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BASEC is an independent accredited certification and testing body for the global cable industry, offering UKCA/CE marking, CPR certification, laboratory testing, and a Registered Stockist Scheme to cable manufacturers, wholesalers, specifiers, and distributors across 11 industry sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cable Testing and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC)

Keywords

• Cable testing services
• Cable product certification
• CPR approved body
• UKCA and CE marking
• Medium voltage cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Certification Fees: BASEC charges fees for product certification services including initial certification, ongoing surveillance, and certificate issuance for cable manufacturers seeking the BASEC mark.
2. Testing Services: Laboratory testing fees for cable products covering fire tests, electrical tests, material and mechanical tests, chemical tests, and other specialized assessments. Fee schedules are circulated to licensees and available upon request.
3. Management Systems Certification: Quality Management Systems Certification specific to cable sector operators, providing ISO-aligned certification services for manufacturers and stockists.
4. Registered Stockist Approval: Certification fees for stockists, wholesalers, and distributors seeking Registered Stockist status with ongoing surveillance requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BASEC is an independent accredited certification body that issues accredited certifications and provides laboratory testing for the global cable industry. It certifies cable, wire, and ancillary products via the BASEC mark, conducts fire, electrical, material, mechanical, and chemical testing (including TGA and FTIR analysis), and runs proprietary schemes such as the Control Cables Certification, Registered Stockist approval, and the BASEC HAR Scheme. It also serves as a UK Approved Body (NB 2661) and EU27 Notified Body (NB 2851) for Construction Products Regulation certification, enabling manufacturers to affix UKCA and CE marks.

Product overview

BASEC is an independent accredited certification body for the cable industry worldwide, offering a comprehensive portfolio of cable testing and certification services. The core offerings include Product Certification and Marking (UKCA/CE marking), Management Systems Certification, the BASEC HAR Scheme, and Control Cables Certification. Supporting services include the Registered Stockist Scheme for supply chain quality assurance, Medium Voltage cable testing, and CPR Approved Body Services (Systems 1+, 3 and 4). The company conducts rigorous testing across fire, electrical, material, mechanical, chemical, and construction parameters through its laboratory facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cable Testing Services Comprehensive laboratory testing for cables including fire tests, electrical tests, material and mechanical tests, chemical tests, TGA and FTIR analysis, and cable construction assessment, used by cable manufacturers and sector clients worldwide.
• Product Certification and Marking Certification services for cable, wire, and ancillary products verifying conformity to relevant standards and regulations; approved products bear the registered BASEC mark.
• UKCA and CE Marking Services Certification enabling manufacturers to affix UKCA marks (UK market) and CE marks (EU market) on cable products via BASEC's dual status as UK approved body (NB 2661) and EU27 notified body (NB 2851).
• Management Systems Certification Quality Management Systems Certification specific to companies operating in the cable sector, ensuring consistent quality processes across manufacturers and stockists.
• BASEC HAR Scheme Harmonised cable certification scheme ensuring cables meet harmonised standards for the cable industry.
• Control Cables Certification Specialized certification for control cables (YY, CY, SY types) including comprehensive testing schedules for PVC and LSHF variants, governed by BASEC-developed specifications BA 1411–1416.
• Registered Stockist Scheme Approval scheme for cable stockists, wholesalers, and distributors to validate that product quality has been maintained throughout the supply chain from manufacturer to end user, with a public Stockist Selector tool.
• Medium Voltage Cable Testing and Certification Third-party cable testing and certification services for medium voltage cables up to 33kV, assessed to recognised standards across all major sectors including enhanced performance requirements for climate change mitigation.
• CPR Approved Body Services Construction Products Regulation testing and certification services providing Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) Systems 1+, 3, and 4 for cable products to meet EU CPR requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unannounced manufacturer visits conducted three times per year to ensure ongoing product quality consistency
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered notable and core.

• CERNnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2023CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) prioritizes quality cables in particle physics projects that have been stringently tested by third parties such as BASEC to enhance safety and reliability. Case study highlights the role of cables in particle physics applications.
• KiwacoreOthersBASEC GROUP LIMITED is part of the Kiwa organization. Kiwa processes personal data following principles of data safety and privacy. BASEC's website references Kiwa's website for full range of services. BASEC Conformity Limited (BCL) operates as an EU27 notified body under the Kiwa group structure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a global TIC incumbent with extensive electrical product and cable testing/certification capabilities alongside much broader industrial, mobility, and cybersecurity services. Comparable to BASEC as a competing accredited certification body for cable products in international markets.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC incumbent offering testing, inspection, and certification across construction products and industrial electrical equipment. Comparable to BASEC as a competing certification body, particularly under CPR/AVCP frameworks in Europe.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global TIC incumbent with electrical product and cable testing laboratories and notified-body services across the EU and globally. Comparable to BASEC as a competing route to UKCA/CE/CPR and harmonised cable certification.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest TIC company, providing electrical product and cable testing/certification alongside a much broader industrial services portfolio. Comparable to BASEC as an alternative accredited certification partner for cable manufacturers.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories): UL is a global safety-science organisation that certifies electrical wire and cable products, including UL-listed cable marks widely required in North American and export markets. Comparable to BASEC as a competing electrical-cable safety certification mark.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC incumbent with electrical product testing and certification, including wire and cable. Comparable to BASEC as an alternative accredited certification provider for cable manufacturers selling into regulated markets.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a global TIC incumbent with strong automotive, industrial, and product-safety testing, including electrical and cable certification. Comparable to BASEC as a competing accredited body offering cable testing and certification services internationally.

Regional players

• IMQ (Istituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualità): IMQ is an Italian accredited certification body covering electrical products including cables. Comparable to BASEC as a regional European certification body serving cable manufacturers, though primarily focused on the Italian market.
• CSA Group: CSA Group is a North American testing, inspection, and certification organisation covering electrical products including wire and cable. Comparable to BASEC as an alternative cable certification body, though primarily serving the Canadian/North American market.

Direct peers

• Kiwa: Kiwa is the parent group of BASEC and one of Europe's largest TIC (testing, inspection, certification) organisations. It is directly comparable because it operates accredited certification bodies across multiple product categories and notified-body schemes, including adjacent electrical and construction-product certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BASECCable
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/basec
• Xx.com/baseccables
• Facebookfacebook.com/BASECcables

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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