What iM Med does

iM Med is a UK-based decontamination specialist serving NHS trusts and private healthcare endoscopy and sterile services departments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Waterbeach, Cambridge, the company operates as the exclusive UK distributor for Steelco and Belimed decontamination equipment (now consolidated under a September 2025 strategic joint venture with SteelcoBelimed / Miele Group) and as the sole UK distributor for ChemDAQ chemical vapour monitoring systems. Its portfolio spans endoscope washer-disinfectors (1-3 scope capacity) with proprietary One-Time Connection System (OCS) and RFID hands-free operation, drying and storage cabinets validated to 720-hour microbiological integrity, steam and low-temperature sterilisers, trolley washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and ChemDAQ continuous gas monitoring for peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and ethylene oxide.

iM Med manufactures its own disinfectant and detergent chemistries at a Yorkshire facility — reportedly the only UK-manufactured peracetic acid chemistry for endoscope washer-disinfectors — covering endoscopy (iM Peracept, iM EZCept, iM CleanStage, iM DLCept) and sterile services (iM AlkWash, iM EnzWash, iM MedWash). The iM FullScope consumables range groups single-use valves, biopsy forceps, snares, cleaning brushes, and the iM CleanEST storage-and-transport system around the Procedure/Process/Protect stages of the endoscope journey. UK-developed product IP includes the iM EndoPaxDry 30-day validated drying-packing-storage system.

The business model combines four revenue streams: capital equipment sales (hardware purchases through NHS Supply Chain framework and direct enterprise sales); managed technical services and validation (32 field service engineers across mainland UK with 12-hour emergency response, 90% first-time fix, 95% uptime SLA, and 100% reported client retention); recurring chemistries and consumables pulled through the installed base; and training/conference revenue via the iM Academy. Distribution runs exclusively through NHS Supply Chain catalogue listings, direct enterprise account management, and the iM Your Service self-serve portal; the company holds ISO 13485:2016, UKCA, EU MDR, Cyber Essentials, SafeContractor, IHEEM affiliate, WEEE, and Carbon Neutral Britain certifications.

Name

iM Med

Legal name

iM Med Ltd

Website

https://im-med.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

iM Med is a UK decontamination specialist that supplies NHS and private healthcare providers with SteelcoBelimed endoscope washer-disinfectors, sterilisers, UK-manufactured chemistries, consumables, technical services, and validation, operating through NHS Supply Chain and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Decontamination Equipment and Services

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Infectious Disease/Pathogen Decontamination (HSAEAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Facility & Medical Office Disinfection (HSAEAHAC)

Keywords

• Medical device decontamination
• Endoscope reprocessing equipment
• Sterile services chemistry
• Healthcare equipment servicing
• Infection prevention supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbeach

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Decontamination Equipment Sales: Sale of Steelco and Belimed branded decontamination equipment including endoscope washer disinfectors, drying cabinets, steam sterilisers, low-temperature sterilisers, trolley washers, ultrasonic cleaners. Products sold through NHS Supply Chain framework and direct enterprise sales to NHS trusts and private healthcare providers.
2. Technical Services and Maintenance: Comprehensive service and maintenance packages covering multiple makes and models of decontamination equipment. Includes 32 field service engineers across mainland UK, max 12-hour emergency response, 1-hour technical telephone support, 90% first-time fix, and 95% uptime guarantee. Quarterly KPI reporting and validation services. Flexible contracts tailored to customer needs.
3. Decontamination Chemistries: UK manufactured disinfectants and detergents for endoscopy and sterile services. Products include iM CleanStage Two, iM EZCept, iM Peracept 15, iM Peracept FC, iM DLCept, iM AlkWash, iM EnzWash, iM MedWash. Sold with flexible batch sizes and delivery schedules. Revenue supported by ongoing consumable consumption across installed equipment base.
4. Endoscopy Consumables: iM FullScope range of endoscopy consumables including biopsy forceps, polypectomy snares, injection needles, hemoclips, retrieval nets, polyp traps, single-use valves, air/water and irrigation tubing, cleaning brushes, dignity wear, bedside cleaning kits, transport bags, trolleys and trays. Sold via NHS Supply Chain and direct orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iM Med is a UK-based decontamination specialist that supplies healthcare providers with a complete decontamination strategy comprising SteelcoBelimed endoscopy and sterile services equipment, UK-manufactured disinfectants and detergents, endoscopy consumables, ChemDAQ chemical vapour monitoring, and iM Academy training. The company operates as the exclusive UK distributor for Steelco and Belimed equipment and the sole UK distributor for ChemDAQ, with its own chemistries manufactured at a Yorkshire facility.

Product overview

iM Med is a UK-based decontamination specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical device decontamination products and services. The core offering centers on SteelcoBelimed intelligent equipment for endoscopy and sterile services (CSSD), including endoscope washer disinfectors (1-3 scope capacity), drying/storage cabinets, trolley washers, ultrasonic cleaning systems, steam and low-temperature sterilisers, and supporting chemistries. The iM FullScope sub-brand provides endoscopy consumables across three pillars: Procedure (biopsy forceps, snares, valves, tubing), Process (cleaning brushes, detergents, protection wear), and Protect (CleanEST storage/transport system, trolleys, trays). Additional products include the iM EndoPaxDry packing/storage system, ChemDAQ chemical monitoring, and Circulaire chemical storage cabinets. Services encompass technical field engineering with 32 engineers, iM Academy training programs and annual conferences, and validation services. All chemistries are UK-manufactured in Yorkshire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iM FullScope: Endoscopy consumables product range covering procedures, processes, and protection stages of endoscope handling.
• iM CleanEST
• iM EndoPaxDry
• Circulaire
• SteelcoBelimed

Products and services

• Steelco Endoscope Washer Disinfectors Automated endoscope washer disinfectors (1, 2, or 3 scope capacity) with RFID hands-free process and One-Time Connection System technology for NHS and private hospital endoscopy departments.
• Steelco Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets Drying and storage cabinets for flexible endoscopes featuring HEPA H14 drying efficacy and validated microbiological integrity up to 720 hours.
• Steelco One-Time Connection System (OCS) One-time endoscope channel connection technology shared across prewashing, washing/disinfection, and drying/storage stages, providing three-times faster connectivity and reduced cross-contamination risk.
• iM EndoPaxDry Endoscope Packing and Storage System UK-developed endoscope drying, packing and storage system with accelerated drying, oxygen-scavenger system, and validated 30-day storage per EN 16442.
• iM Med Endoscopy Chemistries UK-manufactured disinfectants and detergents for endoscope washer disinfectors including pH neutral detergents, enzymatic detergents, peracetic acid disinfectants, and alkaline cleaners, compliant with ISO 15883 and BS EN 14885.
• iM Med SSD Chemistries UK-manufactured chemistries for surgical instrument decontamination in sterile services including alkaline cleaners, enzymatic detergents, and alkaline detergents.
• Circulaire Chemical Storage Cabinets Ventilated chemical storage cabinets with activated carbon filtration preventing fume build-up, available in FSC600 and FSC1200 models for healthcare environments.
• ScopeTech and FlushTech Endoscope Cleaning Systems Automated endoscope cleaning and flushing systems including ScopeTech DF (4-in-1 system for inflation, detergent dosing, channel flushing and reporting) and FlushTech GI with pulsating flush technology.
• Steelco Trolley Washer Disinfectors Washer-disinfectors for transport trolleys and sterile containers with thermal and chemical disinfection, low consumption, short-cycle times, and HEPA 14 drying efficacy.
• Steelco Ultrasonic Cleaning Systems Ultrasonic cleaning systems for pre-treatment, cleaning, and thermo-disinfection of complex hollow lumens and microsurgical instruments.
• Steelco CSSD Drying Cabinets Instrument drying cabinets for sterile services with AISI 304 construction, HEPA 14 drying efficacy, and double-door pass-through versions for barrier installation.
• Steelco Steam Sterilisers High-capacity steam sterilisers for centralised sterile reprocessing including VS G2 and VS Series, ATS Automatic Transfer System, and Belimed MST-V and MST-H sterilisers.
• Steelco Low Temperature Sterilisers Low-temperature vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH2O2) sterilisers including PL 40 (52L benchtop), PL 70 (84L medium capacity), and PL 130 (148L high capacity) models.
• ChemDAQ Chemical Monitoring Continuous gas monitoring system for Peracetic Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Ethylene Oxide vapours with real-time ppm display, visual and audible alarms, and data logging meeting JAG/IHEEM annual audit requirements.
• Height Adjustable Decontamination Sinks Ergonomic height-adjustable manual decontamination sinks manufactured in UK from marine-grade 316 stainless steel for endoscopy and sterile services departments.
• Endoscope Storage and Transportation Trolleys Endoscope transportation trolleys with high impact strength, lockable versions, ergonomic height, large reusable trays, and lockable 360-degree wheels.
• Steelco NCG Sensors Non-Condensable Gas sensors for steam sterilisation that measure NCG levels in every process cycle, reducing need for daily steam penetration tests and routine vacuum tests.
• iM CleanEST Endoscope Storage and Transport System Sterile endoscope storage and transportation system with colour-coded sterile tray covers to identify clean vs contaminated scopes, designed to close the loop on safe endoscope handling.
• iM Eco Clean Stage One Bedside Cleaning Kit Single-use bedside endoscope pre-cleaning kit containing a 12mL sachet, sponge, and recycled container, made from recycled plastic (RPET) with recyclable packaging.
• Single-Use Endoscope Valves Single-use endoscopy valves compatible with Olympus, Fujifilm, and Pentax endoscopes, available in 5-piece, 4-piece, 3-piece, and 2-piece sets and button valve sets.
• iM Technical Services Technical field service covering multiple makes and models of endoscopy and sterile services equipment, with 32 field service engineers across mainland UK, max 12-hour emergency response, 1-hour telephone technical support, and 90% first-time fix rate.
• iM Academy Training CPD-certified decontamination training, compliance and events services including Excellence in Decontamination conferences, competency workbooks, sign-off documentation, and AP Services for intermediate or long-term trust support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% first-time fix rate on technical service calls
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• SteelcoBelimed (Miele Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 September 2025iM Med is the UK distributor for SteelcoBelimed decontamination equipment, a global leader in decontamination technology and part of the Miele Group. In September 2025, iM Med entered a strategic joint venture with SteelcoBelimed, with Belimed UK joining the iM Med Group. SteelcoBelimed manufactures endoscopy washer disinfectors, CSSD washer disinfectors, steam sterilisers, low-temperature sterilisers, and drying cabinets. The existing Steelco distributorship arrangements continue unchanged.
• Carbon Neutral BritainsupportingOthersiM Med engages Carbon Neutral Britain to annually assess and calculate its CO2e emissions. Carbon Neutral Britain provides certification that iM Med is a carbon neutral business. iM Med also invests in carbon offsetting projects through Climate Fund including Elazig Solar Farm (Turkey), Household Solar Lighting (Zambia), and Salkhit Wind Farm (Mongolia).
• ChemDAQcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriM Med is the sole UK distributor for ChemDAQ continuous gas monitoring systems. ChemDAQ provides best-in-class monitoring products for Peracetic Acid (PAA), Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2), and Ethylene Oxide (EtO). The ChemDAQ Steri-Trac 2 system is used for continuous monitoring of disinfectant and sterilant chemical vapours, meeting JAG/IHEEM annual audit requirements.
• NHS Supply ChaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributoriM Med products are available through NHS Supply Chain catalogue, enabling NHS trusts to procure decontamination equipment and consumables via established government procurement frameworks. Products carry NHSSC product codes for streamlined purchasing.
• SteelcoBelimed AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartneriM Med engineers receive factory training at the SteelcoBelimed Academy, a purpose-built training facility supporting healthcare, laboratory, and biomedical research environments worldwide. Training focuses on optimising performance, preventing downtime, maintaining compliance, and supporting safer workflows.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)supportingOthersBSI serves as iM Med's notified body for type-testing and quality management system certification. BSI conducts audits of iM Med's validation services division (operated under ISO 13485) alongside authorising engineers. iM Med's disinfectants are type-tested and produced under BSI oversight.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wassenburg Medical: Wassenburg Medical designs and manufactures endoscope washer-disinfectors, drying/storage cabinets and endoscope transport systems for hospitals worldwide. It directly competes with the Steelco equipment range that iM Med distributes in the UK, offering comparable endoscope reprocessing solutions to NHS and private endoscopy departments.
• Soluscope (Stryker): Soluscope, part of Stryker, supplies automated endoscope reprocessors, chemistry consumables and tracking software for endoscopy departments globally. It competes head-to-head with iM Med's Steelco equipment and chemistry portfolio in the UK NHS and private hospital endoscope decontamination market.

Broad incumbents

• Olympus Medical: Olympus is the dominant endoscope manufacturer and sells its own ETD Plus/EthoPlus endoscope reprocessor range and single-use consumables (valves, brushes, tubing). Olympus competes with iM Med by pushing integrated OEM reprocessing systems bundled with its endoscope fleet at NHS trusts.
• Getinge: Getinge provides infection control, surgical workflows and sterilization equipment (including washer-disinfectors and steam sterilisers) for hospitals and life science customers globally. Its CSSD/sterile services range competes with the SteelcoBelimed equipment iM Med distributes and is increasingly active in the UK NHS decontamination market.
• Steris: Steris is a global leader in infection prevention, sterilization and decontamination equipment, chemistries and services for hospitals, pharmaceutical and medical device customers. It offers complete decontamination strategies across endoscopy and CSSD that mirror iM Med's equipment-plus-chemistry-plus-services model, but at global scale.
• PENTAX Medical: PENTAX Medical supplies flexible endoscopes and complementary reprocessing accessories (valves, single-use components) used in UK and European hospitals. Its single-use valves directly overlap with the iM FullScope single-use valve consumable range that iM Med sells to private and NHS endoscopy departments.
• Medivators (Steris): Medivators, now part of Steris, is a leading global provider of endoscope reprocessing equipment, chemistries and consumables, including washer-disinfectors, DSD Edge and CleanTrace systems. It overlaps with iM Med's iM FullScope consumables and Steelco EWD offerings across UK and international hospital endoscopy departments.

Regional players

• Priorclave: Priorclave is a UK-based manufacturer of laboratory and CSSD steam sterilisers and autoclaves used by hospitals, universities and research institutes. It is a domestic UK alternative to the Steelco steam steriliser range that iM Med supplies across NHS sterile services departments.
• Astell Scientific: Astell Scientific is a UK-based manufacturer of steam sterilisers, autoclaves and laboratory/medical decontamination equipment. It competes with the Steelco steam sterilisers that iM Med distributes to UK NHS CSSDs and life science customers.

Others

• SteelcoBelimed: SteelcoBelimed (Miele Group) is iM Med's principal equipment partner and recently entered a September 2025 strategic JV that brought Belimed UK into the iM Med Group. SteelcoBelimed's washer-disinfectors, sterilisers and SmartHub software are the core of iM Med's equipment offering, so strategic alignment, not direct sales competition, defines the relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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