Qdos Event Hire

What Qdos Event Hire does

Qdos Event Hire Limited is a UK-based provider of temporary accommodation, welfare facilities, and toilet infrastructure for live events. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Burghfield, Berkshire, with a regional office in Newmains, Scotland, the company operates as a subsidiary of the Newship Group. Its core offerings span four product categories — cabins (production offices, dressing rooms, hospitality suites, security booths, anti-vandal units, ticket offices, sports presentation units), rest rooms (mains, mobile, luxury vacuum trailers, accessible trailers), modular buildings (CTX/Containex, site management offices, Temporary Classrooms), and washrooms (mobile showers, shower pods, Changing Places accessible units) — complemented by storage containers, bespoke units, emergency rapid-response capabilities, and vehicle hire. A direct-sales division distributes PLUS Line, Containex/CTX, and Eldapoint products for permanent or semi-permanent installations.

The company targets four verticals: Events (festivals, airshows, flower shows, awards shows), Sports (motorsport, golf, horse trials, rugby, cricket, athletics), Film & TV (feature films, TV productions, reality shows, studio facilities), and Broadcast (live and recorded event broadcasting). Marquee clients include the British Grand Prix / Silverstone, Glastonbury Festival, Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, Goodwood, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Farnborough International Airshow, the BBC, Sky Sports, Warner Bros, Lucasfilm, Pinewood Studios, ITV Studios, Studio Lambert, Apple TV+, IMG, and government customers such as the Metropolitan Police and NHS Wales. Qdos also supplies the QVue sub-brand for sports presentation.

Qdos earns revenue primarily through short-term event hire of its modular fleet alongside project-management services covering delivery, installation, maintenance, and collection. Secondary revenue comes from longer-term framework agreements (e.g., the ongoing Goodwood estates contract) and direct-sale units for permanent/semi-permanent applications. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, varying by unit mix, duration, logistics complexity, and service scope. The company markets primarily through case studies, a project portfolio on its website, and industry award positioning.

Name

Qdos Event Hire

Legal name

Qdos Event Hire Limited

Website

https://qdoseventhire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qdos Event Hire is a UK-based provider of temporary accommodation, welfare, and toilet infrastructure for live events, sports, film & TV, and broadcast clients. Operating from hubs in Berkshire and Scotland as part of the Newship Group, it supplies cabins, modular buildings, rest rooms, and washrooms under project-based contracts to organizations including the British Grand Prix, Glastonbury, Wimbledon, and Pinewood Studios.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Infrastructure Rental

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Temporary event infrastructure
• Portable cabin hire
• Mobile welfare facilities
• Event toilet rental
• Modular building hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Weybridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Rental of temporary accommodation including cabins, modular buildings, toilets, showers, and welfare facilities for events. Services include delivery, installation, maintenance, and collection. Revenue generated through short-term project-based contracts with event organizers and long-term framework agreements.
2. Direct Sales: Sale of PLUS Line products, Containex/CTX modular buildings, Eldapoint units, and temporary classrooms to customers seeking permanent or semi-permanent solutions
3. Project Management Services: Onsite project management, installation, servicing, and maintenance support provided alongside equipment hire

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Qdos Event Hire provides temporary accommodation, welfare, and toilet facilities for events across the UK. The company rents and sells portable cabins, modular buildings, rest rooms (toilets), washrooms (showers), and complementary services including storage containers and vehicle hire. Deliveries span event sectors including festivals, sports, film/TV, broadcasting, government, and royal/state events, with full project management from delivery through installation to de-rig.

Product overview

Qdos Event Hire is an event infrastructure company offering a comprehensive portfolio of temporary accommodation, welfare, and toilet facilities for events. The core product range consists of four main categories: Cabins (portable offices, hospitality suites, and specialist units), Rest Rooms (toilet facilities in various configurations), Modular Buildings (flexible office solutions), and Washrooms (shower and wetroom units). These core offerings are complemented by additional services including storage containers, vehicle hire, and emergency rapid response capabilities. The company also operates a direct sales division offering products like the PLUS Line, Containex/CTX, and Eldapoint brands. For the film and TV industry, specialized Cast Facilities include costume trailers, makeup trailers, cast rooms, and dressing rooms. The portfolio is rounded out by specialized Accessible Products and Scotland-exclusive offerings, making it a single-supplier solution for event infrastructure needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QVue: Sports Presentation Units - modular presentation solutions for sporting events

Products and services

• Cabins Extensive selection of portable cabins, offices, and hospitality suites for event applications including production offices, anti-vandal units, guard houses, ticket offices, dressing rooms, and mobile offices.
• Modular Buildings Flexible modular building solutions for short or long-term hire, including site management offices and multi-unit configurations with linking doors.
• Rest Rooms (Toilets) High-quality toilet facilities available as mains, mobile or plastic units in various configurations including luxury vacuum, luxury traditional, luxury accessible, mains jackleg, and honeywagon units.
• Washrooms (Showers) Comprehensive selection of jackleg and mobile wetrooms and shower units, positioned as the largest available in the UK, including Changing Places accessible units, mobile showers, static shower pods, accessible shower pods, and accessible wet rooms.
• Additional Services (Storage, Vehicle Hire, Emergency Response) Supplementary offerings including storage containers, accessories, bespoke elements, emergency rapid response facilities, and vehicle hire to support event logistics and transportation.
• Direct Sales - Containex/CTX Modular Buildings CTX modular building products available for direct sale, manufactured by Containex, for customers seeking permanent or semi-permanent solutions.
• Direct Sales - PLUS Line Direct sales product line available for purchase, part of the company's modular building offerings.
• Direct Sales - Eldapoint Direct sales modular building brand available for purchase.
• Direct Sales - Temporary Classrooms Modular classroom units available for direct purchase or hire for educational facilities.
• Cast Facilities (Costume, Makeup, Dressing Rooms, Cast Rooms) Specialized cast facilities for film and TV productions including fully equipped costume trailers with laundry and hanging areas, professional makeup artist trailers with illuminated stations and climate control, private cast rooms for talent rest, and dedicated dressing rooms with toilet, basin, and shower facilities.
• Emergency/Rapid Response Facilities Fast-deployment emergency accommodation and welfare solutions for urgent requirements such as COVID-19 hospital setup and emergency response scenarios.
• Vehicle Hire Vehicle rental services to support event logistics and transportation needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 units deployed at single major festival event (Radio 1's Big Weekend)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers24 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ContainexcoreTechnology or IntegrationContainex's trusted official supply partner for event equipment in the UK. Qdos supplies CTX modular buildings and provides comprehensive event infrastructure solutions using Containex products.
• Newship GroupcoreOthersQdos Event Hire is part of the Newship Group, an established manufacturing, distribution, and hire group. The group structure enables Qdos to invest in products, maintain high standards, and expand stock levels.
• Rollalong LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Newship Group. Companies within the group collaborate on projects - Qdos sourced modular buildings for Dorset Council project when Rollalong's client needed additional teaching spaces. Demonstrates cross-company collaboration within the group.
• GL eventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked alongside GL events as temporary overlay specialist to deliver range of units including bespoke solutions for Commonwealth Games 2022.
• H-PowerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing relationship with H-Power, event organiser that acts as intermediary for prestigious events including Royal Windsor Horse Show, Iraq & Afghanistan Memorial, and Royal British Legion commemorations.
• NEP Broadcast SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted by NEP Broadcast Solutions to provide temporary facilities for ICC World Cup Cricket 2019 broadcast operations.
• CSM LiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupported CSM Live with ECB bio-secure venue facilities during cricket events.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wernick Group: UK provider of portable and modular buildings for events, construction, and education; comparable fleet-based hire model with significant event and welfare exposure.
• GL events: Global event infrastructure specialist providing temporary structures, seating, and overlay; partnered with Qdos on Commonwealth Games 2022 and overlaps in event overlay and welfare.
• Site Equip: UK event and construction portable toilet and welfare unit hire specialist; direct competitor in event sanitation and welfare cabins.
• Mobile Mini UK: UK storage and modular container hire specialist serving events, construction, and infrastructure; overlaps with Qdos's storage container and modular building offerings.
• Algeco UK: UK modular building and portable cabin hire specialist serving events, construction, and education; directly comparable to Qdos's CTX modular buildings and welfare cabins offerings.
• AJC EasyCabin: UK provider of portable welfare units and site cabins for events and construction; directly competes with Qdos's welfare cabins and modular offerings.
• Andrews Sykes Event Hire: UK portable toilet and event infrastructure hire brand within the Andrews Sykes Group; directly competes with Qdos in event sanitation and welfare facilities.

Broad incumbents

• Portakabin: UK leader in modular and portable buildings, offering cabins, modular offices, and welfare units with a much larger fleet and broader geographic reach; overlaps with Qdos's core cabins and modular business.

Others

• Containex (WALTER GROUP): European modular building manufacturer and supplier; Qdos is Containex's trusted official UK supply partner, making them a key supplier relationship rather than a competitor.
• Rollalong Ltd: Sister company within Newship Group providing modular buildings primarily for education and defence; comparable product but adjacent market, collaborating with Qdos rather than competing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@qdoseventhire
• Facebookfacebook.com/qdoseventhire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qdos-event-hire-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/qdoseventhire
• Xx.com/qdoseventhire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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