Lightning Safety Systems

What Lightning Safety Systems does

Lightning Safety Systems (legally Lightning Fire Safety Systems Ltd, Companies House registration 6484303) is a 100% employee-owned UK fire safety and security systems integrator headquartered in Waterlooville, Hampshire, with a second trading office at the same location. The company designs, supplies, installs, commissions and maintains a full portfolio of life safety and security systems including conventional, addressable, wireless and VESDA fire alarm systems, BS 8629 evacuation alert systems for high-rise residential buildings, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, AOVs, sprinklers, dry/wet risers, CCTV, intruder alarms (Grades 1–4), Smoke Cloak fog systems, and access control. Supporting services include EICR and PAT electrical testing, 24/7 emergency call-out, and a simPRO cloud-based customer management portal providing real-time asset registers and compliance documentation to customers.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time system installation revenue with recurring planned preventative maintenance contracts, subscription-based remote monitoring (with fire brigade notification within 15 minutes of alarm activation), and equipment leasing arrangements. Go-to-market is delivered through direct field sales and surveying engineers, electrical contractor channel partnerships, and approved supplier status on NHS Shared Business Services Hard FM2 framework (Lot 8.2) and the Procure Public Framework DPS. Customers span housing associations (Radian Group, Abri, Raven Housing Trust), hospitality (Stonegate Pub Company, Hawthorn Leisure), education (Brighton College), NHS Trusts, and charities across Hampshire, the South East and nationally for framework customers.

The company holds 16 industry accreditations including BAFE SP101/SP203/SP207, NICEIC, NSI Gold, ISO 9001 and 14001, CHAS Advanced, Constructionline Gold, FIA membership, and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver — a regulatory portfolio that functions as a meaningful barrier to entry in enterprise and public-sector fire safety procurement. The company has completed 10,000+ projects over 13+ years of operation, and its technology partnerships span Hyfire (wireless evacuation), Advanced and Apollo (fire panels/devices), C-TEC, Fire Angel, Videcon, Honeywell and simPRO. The company does not disclose financial results and operates without external funding or parent company.

Name

Lightning Safety Systems

Legal name

Lightning Fire Safety Systems Ltd

Website

https://lfltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety and Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD), Emergency & Exit Lighting / Egress Systems Testing & Maintenance (BPABAHAF), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC)

Keywords

• Fire safety systems
• Emergency lighting
• Fire alarm installation
• Security system integration
• Electrical testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterlooville

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. Equipment Installation Services: One-time revenue from design, supply, and installation of fire safety, emergency lighting, and security systems. Includes fire alarm systems (conventional, addressable, wireless, VESDA), emergency lighting, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, fire extinguishers, AOVs, sprinklers, dry/wet risers.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Recurring revenue from planned preventative maintenance (PPM) agreements covering entire range of life safety systems. Includes bi-annual testing, servicing, compliance certification, and support. Customers given access to simPRO portal for real-time monitoring.
3. 24/7 Emergency Call-Out Service: Emergency response service available around the clock for reactive maintenance and repairs when problems arise outside business hours.
4. Remote Signalling/Monitoring: 24/7 remote monitoring service that contacts fire brigade within 15 minutes of alarm activation, providing property protection when premises are unoccupied.
5. Equipment Leasing: Finance leasing arrangements for building safety equipment (fire safety, CCTV, emergency lighting, intruder alarms) through trusted partners. Enables customers to install systems with little upfront cost while preserving working capital.
6. Electrical Testing and Remedial Services: Electrical Inspection Condition Reports (EICR), portable appliance testing (PAT), and remedial works to ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lightning Safety Systems designs, supplies, installs, commissions, and maintains integrated fire safety, emergency lighting, and security systems for commercial, public sector, residential, and healthcare customers across the UK. Core offerings include fire alarm systems (conventional, addressable, wireless, VESDA), emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, AOVs, dry/wet risers, BS 8629 evacuation alert systems, fire suppression, CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, Smoke Cloak, and electrical inspection condition reports (EICR/PAT). The company delivers these through a five-step customer journey (site survey, design/specification, supply/install, commissioning, maintenance) with 24/7 emergency call-out and remote monitoring.

Product overview

Lightning Safety Systems is a fire safety and security services provider offering an integrated portfolio of life safety products and services. The core offering comprises fire alarm systems (Conventional, Addressable, Wireless, and VESDA detection), fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, suppression systems, AOVs, dry/wet risers, and BS 8629 evacuation alert systems. Security offerings include CCTV (Videcon Concept Pro, Hikvision, Dahua), intruder alarms (Grade 1-4), Smoke Cloak fog systems, and access control. Electrical services cover EICR testing and PAT testing. Supporting infrastructure includes the simPRO cloud-based customer management portal for real-time asset tracking and maintenance scheduling. COVID-19 protection products include UV-C Mobile Units and LED E-Antibacterial Panels. The company provides a five-step process: site survey, design/specification, supply/install, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance with 24/7 emergency callout. Equipment leasing is available for customers seeking flexible financing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Comprehensive fire alarm solutions ranging from basic conventional systems to complex addressable and wireless systems with programmable cause and effect. Includes Conventional, Two Wire, Analogue Addressable (Hard and Soft), Radio/Wireless, and VESDA systems, designed, supplied, installed, commissioned, and maintained for commercial and public sector customers.
• Domestic Fire Alarm Systems Fire detection systems for domestic premises meeting BS 5839-6 2019, available in LD1, LD2, and LD3 protection categories. Includes Fire Angel and HUSH PRO systems with wireless interlinking options for landlords and homeowners.
• Remote Signalling Systems 24/7 remote monitoring that contacts the fire brigade within 15 minutes of alarm activation, enabling rapid response to protect property when premises are unoccupied.
• Disabled Refuge Alarm Systems Two-way communication systems for disabled refuge areas in non-domestic buildings, mandatory under Part M of building regulations. Available in 2-16 way configurations with larger 32 and 48 way options for larger installations.
• Fire Extinguishers Complete range of fire extinguishers covering Classes A, B, C, F and electrical fires, including Water, Foam, Powder, Carbon Dioxide, Wet Chemical, and Water Mist variants with supply, commission and maintenance services.
• Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) Smoke ventilation rooflights designed to reduce smoke buildup and provide safer escape routes by opening actuators, windows or vents when fire is detected, keeping stairs and corridors free of smoke.
• Fire Suppression Systems Systems to extinguish, contain or prevent fires using water, chemical agents (including commercial kitchen suppression with Ansul R-102), or inert gases (Argon and Nitrogen) for various environments including data centres and commercial kitchens.
• Dry and Wet Risers Vertical water distribution systems for high-rise buildings (above 18m for dry risers, above 50m for wet risers) enabling firefighters to tackle fires in multi-level buildings.
• Fire Evacuation Alert System (BS 8629) BS 8629 compliant evacuation alert systems for high-rise residential buildings, providing fire and rescue services with zonal control to initiate and manage evacuation. Available in wired and wireless configurations including Hyfire wireless systems.
• Emergency Lighting Systems Extensive range of LED emergency lighting products including exit signs, bulkheads, twinspots, downlighters and decorative luminaries with photometric data for BS 5266 compliance.
• CCTV Systems Bespoke CCTV systems with 24/7 surveillance, including Videcon Concept Pro IP cameras, Uniview, Hikvision and Dahua solutions. Features include mobile App and desktop browser access, GDPR-compliant monitoring.
• Intruder Alarm Systems Intruder alarm systems available in Grades 1-4 for varying security levels, supporting Orisec, Texecom Premier, and Honeywell Galaxy systems with central station monitoring options.
• Smoke Cloak Security fog system that fills protected areas with impenetrable fog within seconds of break-in detection, reducing losses by up to 95%. EN50131-8 compliant, manufactured in the UK.
• Access Control Systems Access control solutions for doors, gates and barriers with features including video/telephone entry, proximity/magnetic card readers, and zone-based access permissions.
• Electrical Testing Services (EICR) Electrical Inspection Condition Reports assessing fixed wiring with fault categorization (C1, C2, C3 codes) to BS 7671, including 24/7 emergency callout services for all customers.
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Examination and testing of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure safety compliance, performed by qualified electricians using appropriate test equipment.
• System Maintenance Contracts Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) agreements covering the entire range of life safety systems, including bi-annual testing, servicing, compliance certification, and access to the simPRO portal for real-time monitoring.
• Equipment Leasing Flexible finance leasing for building safety equipment including Fire Safety, CCTV, Emergency Lighting and Intruder Alarms, with tax efficiency benefits and compliance assurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fire brigade response within 15 minutes of alarm activation through remote monitoring
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HyfirecoreTechnology or IntegrationHyfire supplies leading-edge wireless fire products including wireless evacuation systems. Lightning is a Hyfire accredited partner, trained to provide system design, installation, commissioning and ongoing system maintenance and support. Hyfire presented Lightning with partner award. Lightning is also a Premier Partner for Hyfire's wireless evacuation solutions (BS 8629 compliant).
• AdvancedcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced designs and manufactures specialist fire equipment trusted worldwide. Lightning has Approved Partner Status certification for Advanced fire panels (e.g., Advanced MX5000 range used in networked fire alarm installations).
• ApollocoreTechnology or IntegrationApollo designs and manufactures a market-leading open protocol range of high quality fire detection solutions from their base in Hampshire. Lightning uses Apollo devices in fire alarm installations.
• C-TECcoreTechnology or IntegrationC-TEC is the UK's largest independent manufacturer of quality life safety electronic equipment, trading in over 70 countries worldwide. Products include HUSH-PRO domestic fire alarm systems (BS 5839-6 2019 compliant).
• Fire Angel SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationFire Angel utilises cutting edge technology with over 100 technology patents, protecting over 15 million UK homes. Lightning partners with Fire Angel for domestic fire alarm solutions with wireless interlinking, hybrid network capability, and remote monitoring.
• VideconcoreTechnology or IntegrationVidecon is a UK based manufacturer of first class security solutions trusted nationwide for 25 years, offering premium range products such as the prestigious Concept Pro CCTV brand. Lightning is a preferred supplier of Videcon CCTV solutions.
• simPROcoreTechnology or IntegrationsimPRO is a customer focused back office software system tailor made for service organisations. Lightning uses simPRO as a cloud-based job management system providing customers FOC online portal and asset listing of all devices on their systems, ensuring compliance and insurance cover.
• NHS SBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS Shared Business Services provides corporate services to NHS. Lightning is named as supplier on NHS SBS Hard Facilities Management 2 framework agreement (Lot 8.2 - Fire Safety Equipment and Maintenance) for NHS Trusts across England.
• Shaping PortsmouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLightning Safety Systems became a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth, a local initiative. Dave Green serves as mentor on Shaped By Solent programme and participated in Solent Academies initiative supporting children with learning disabilities.
• The Elizabeth FoundationminorOthersCharity teaching deaf babies and preschool children to learn to listen and talk. Lightning supports the charity through donations and provision of office fire safety systems. Dave Green and team provide ongoing support including emergency service visits.
• The YOU TrustminorOthersCharity supporting vulnerable people across Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, Isle of Wight, and West Sussex. Lightning provides fire safety systems and supports Cycling Without Age initiative, helping purchase a third Trike for Hayling Island.
• Cycling Without AgeminorOthersInitiative training volunteer cycle pilots to take older people out for bike rides on Danish Trikes, reducing isolation. Lightning supports through direct funding of trikes and staff volunteering as pilots.
• The Rowans HospiceminorOthersCharity providing free care and support to adults and families with life-limiting illness. Lightning supports through fundraising and donations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global fire detection, suppression, and integrated security provider with UK service operations. Competes for enterprise and public-sector fire safety tenders against Lightning on the same framework-style procurements.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (UK): Global building technologies provider with UK fire safety, detection, and life safety offerings including addressable panels and integrated building management. Comparable as an enterprise-grade fire safety supplier competing for large commercial and NHS-grade projects.
• Marlowe Fire & Security (Marlowe plc): UK division of Marlowe plc providing fire alarm, life safety, and security system design, installation, and maintenance to commercial and public-sector customers. Directly comparable services and customer base; broader national footprint and PLC backing make it the most relevant scaled competitor.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global fire alarm, detection, and integrated security provider (Winpak, Galaxy intruder lines) where Lightning is a channel partner. Comparable as a manufacturer/integrator that also competes for large UK installation and maintenance contracts.
• Chubb Fire & Security: One of the largest UK fire and security integrators, offering fire alarm, suppression, emergency lighting, and monitoring services. Comparable offering across Lightning's full portfolio but with national reach, larger engineering workforce, and broader enterprise capability.

Emerging players

• Tio Fire & Security: Specialist UK fire and security integrator focused on commercial and residential compliance. Smaller-scale comparable peer overlapping on BS 8629 EAS, fire alarm maintenance, and contractor-led installation work.
• Citation Group: UK compliance and HR services provider with growing fire safety and health & safety consultancy offering. Adjacent peer in fire safety compliance with overlap on EICR/testing and regulatory advisory, though less integration-focused.

Direct peers

• SECOM plc: UK fire and security integrator and monitoring provider offering fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms with national service coverage. Comparable in offering and recurring monitoring model, with larger scale and national presence.
• Amthal Fire & Security: UK fire safety and security systems integrator offering design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control. Closest comparable in scale, services, and customer mix; competes head-to-head for South England commercial and housing-association work.
• Fisk Fire & Security: UK fire safety and security integrator with national service coverage across fire alarms, emergency lighting, and access control. Comparable mid-market peer; similar mix of one-time installation and recurring maintenance revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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