Lantei

What Lantei does

Lantei is a UK electrical contractor headquartered in Preston, founded in 2010, with 51-100 employees. Per its first-party description, Lantei provides electrical testing, EV charging, remedial works, and LED lighting solutions for businesses. The aggregated intelligence package provided for Lantei also references British Engineering Services Limited (operating as BES Group), a privately-held company registered in England (company number 09299724) and headquartered in Warrington. The detailed service and customer data below corresponds substantially to that BES Group entity, and the description reflects the union of signals as supplied.

The service portfolio described spans electrical safety testing (EICR, PAT testing, FAT testing), emergency lighting design and installation, thermal imaging surveys, electrical remedial works, EV maintenance, hazardous area electrical inspection, computer-aided design, electrical installation projects (including distribution board upgrades and LED lighting installation), and lightning protection testing. Beyond pure electrical work, the data references condition-based maintenance (CBM), non-destructive testing (NDT), destructive testing, statutory inspections (LOLER, PSSR, PUWER, COMAH), structural and bridge monitoring, drone inspections, leak detection and repair (LDAR), heavy lifting solutions, certification services (CE marking, ISO 9001 auditing, welding certification, road tanker certification), and infrastructure engineering including asbestos management and rope/confined space access. Proprietary technology assets referenced include the Securview remote monitoring platform, the TEGG non-intrusive equipment testing service, and a product portfolio of wired and wireless vibration sensors, vibration analysers, oil filtration systems, and load cells (Strainstall brand).

The customer base described spans enterprise and government clients including Wessex Water, NHS, JCB, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Waterstones, Sanctuary Group, and Zenith Multi Academy Trust, operating across 20+ sectors (aerospace, agriculture, automotive, building/property, finance, healthcare, highways, hospitality, housing, insurance, manufacturing, marine/offshore, petrochemicals, power/utilities, rail, renewables, retail, transport/logistics, water). Business model is direct enterprise sales with nationwide UK coverage, quote-based pricing, and multi-year contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Accreditations with ECA, Achilles Network (UVDB), CHAS, and Safe Electric provide pre-qualification for major utility and industrial contracts. Operations are structured through wholly-owned subsidiaries including BES Electrical Ltd., BES Group Testing Ltd., BES Group Electrical Ltd., British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Strainstall Ltd., and Rotech Laboratories.

Name

Lantei

Legal name

British Engineering Services Limited

Website

https://lantei.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lantei is a UK electrical contractor headquartered in Preston, founded in 2010, employing 51-100 people and providing electrical testing, EV charging, remedial works, and LED lighting solutions for commercial and industrial businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting and Compliance Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Telematics/ELD & Sensor Health Checks (Device Inspection/Calibration) (TLAKAGAI)

Keywords

• Electrical safety testing
• EICR compliance testing
• EV charging installation
• Remedial electrical works
• LED lighting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Electrical Testing: Ongoing electrical safety testing and compliance services including EICR testing, PAT testing, and remedial electrical work for commercial and industrial clients
2. Testing and Inspection Services: Destructive and non-destructive testing services, statutory inspections (LOLER, PSSR, PUWER), and specialist inspections for industrial equipment and infrastructure
3. Asset Reliability Services: Condition monitoring, vibration analysis, oil analysis, and remote monitoring services for industrial asset management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lantei is an electrical contractor providing electrical safety testing, EV charging installation, remedial electrical works, and LED lighting solutions for commercial business customers. The company delivers inspection, compliance, and energy-efficiency services focused on commercial premises across the United Kingdom. Operations are based in Preston, UK.

Product overview

BES Group is a multi-service engineering and compliance solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of electrical safety, testing, inspection, certification, and asset reliability services. The core offerings include Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), PAT Testing, emergency lighting, and electrical remedial work under the electrical solutions umbrella, complemented by extensive condition monitoring services (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis), non-destructive and destructive testing, statutory inspections (LOLER, PSSR, PUWER), structural monitoring, and certification services. The company also provides specialized products including wired and wireless vibration sensors, vibration analysers, oil filtration systems, and load cells. These services are delivered across diverse sectors including aerospace, manufacturing, petrochemicals, power and utilities, rail, and marine. The portfolio operates as a unified platform of interconnected compliance and safety solutions rather than discrete standalone products, with services often combined to provide comprehensive asset management programs for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rotech Laboratories: Destructive and materials testing laboratory services including chemical analysis, fastener testing, finish testing, hardness testing, mechanical testing, metallography, and metal testing.
• Strainstall
• TEGG

Products and services

• Electrical Safety Testing (EICR) Periodic electrical inspection, testing and certification (EICR) for commercial premises to ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations.
• EV Charging Installation Design, supply and installation of commercial electric-vehicle charging points for business premises and facilities.
• Remedial Electrical Works Remedial electrical repair and corrective works carried out following inspection findings or identified faults in commercial electrical installations.
• LED Lighting Solutions LED lighting design, supply and installation for commercial premises, supporting energy-efficiency upgrades and reduced operating costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Some of the other international players don't even have nationwide coverage. BES was able to offer us local resources across the country for our complex operations.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ECA (Electrical Contractors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECA's Educational Associate category provides training and education opportunities for electrotechnical organizations. BES Group maintains ECA membership through BES Electrical Ltd., ensuring industry-leading training and latest relevant industry skills.
• Achilles NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBES Group is registered with UVDB under the Achilles Group which pre-qualifies over 20,000 suppliers for goods and services. UVDB facilitates pre-qualification for work with more than 50 utility companies. Includes British Engineering Services Group Ltd., British Engineering Services Asset Reliability Strainstall Ltd., and BES Group Electrical Ltd.
• CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHAS is the UK's leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions. Membership demonstrates compliance and sound management of current Health and Safety legislation. BES Group members include British Engineering Services Limited and BES Group Testing Ltd.
• Safe ElectriccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafe Electric designation signifies adherence to high safety standards in electrical installations and services in Ireland, ensuring electrical work is carried out by competent and qualified professionals.
• Irish Engineering ServicesminorOthersSubsidiary or partner organization referenced in footer links for Irish engineering services.
• Vulcan Inspection ServicesminorOthersPartner organization referenced in footer links for inspection services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with extensive electrical and industrial compliance capabilities. Overlaps with Lantei's electrical safety, NDT, and inspection offerings while operating at much greater scale globally.
• WSP: Global engineering consultancy with asset management, structural monitoring, and infrastructure inspection practices. Comparable in bridge and infrastructure monitoring work though its core is design and advisory.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC major offering electrical inspection, asset integrity, and industrial services. Competes for the same enterprise multi-site compliance contracts as Lantei, but with broader geographic and vertical reach across marine, offshore, power, and construction.
• Intertek: Global TIC incumbent delivering industrial inspection, electrical safety, and asset integrity services. Competes with Lantei in enterprise multi-site electrical and inspection programmes, particularly for industrial and energy customers.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC provider with industrial services covering electrical equipment testing, condition monitoring, and certification. Comparable in service portfolio though stronger in continental Europe and certain regulated verticals.
• Stantec: International engineering services firm with infrastructure, water, and environmental inspection capabilities. Comparable in regulated infrastructure inspection but competes mainly on engineering consultancy rather than dedicated TIC.

Direct peers

• SOCOTEC Group: Leading UK and European provider of testing, inspection, and certification services including electrical compliance, asset integrity, and NDT. Direct competitor in statutory inspection, condition monitoring, and multi-site compliance contracts across industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Applus+: Spain-headquartered testing, inspection, and certification firm with strong UK presence in industrial inspection, NDT, and asset integrity. Competes head-on in energy, marine, and infrastructure inspection mandates.
• Mitie: Major UK facilities management and engineering services group offering electrical maintenance, compliance testing, and EV infrastructure services. Directly comparable in multi-site UK electrical compliance contracts for commercial customers.
• Element Materials Technology: UK-rooted testing and product qualification business covering metals, materials, and asset integrity testing. Closely comparable to Rotech Laboratories and the firm's destructive/NDT testing capability for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Lantei_

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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