What Test Equipment Solutions does

Test Equipment Solutions Ltd is a privately held UK-based company headquartered in Oakley, Bedfordshire, that rents, leases, and sells refurbished electronic test and measurement equipment. Its catalog spans used and second-user instruments across categories including network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal and spectrum analyzers, power supplies, calibrators, telecom error detectors and generators, and frequency reference systems, sourced from over 80 manufacturers such as Keysight (Agilent/HP), Tektronix, Anritsu, Rohde & Schwarz, Spectracom, Stanford Research, and Spanawave. The company describes itself as the 'UK's longest established quality used equipment supplier' and serves engineering and manufacturing customers in telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and general manufacturing for R&D, quality assurance, and maintenance operations.

The company's core technical asset is an in-house 40GHz traceable calibration laboratory, in which all equipment is refurbished and tested to original manufacturer specifications before sale or rental. This capability is supported by ISO9001:2015 quality management and ISO14001 environmental management certifications, assessed by UKAS-accredited registrars, and a free certificate of conformance is supplied with every sale. A 'no-quibble' warranty and a multi-vendor single-order capability — allowing customers to source heterogeneous test equipment from multiple OEMs in one transaction — are positioned as primary differentiators.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time sales of refurbished equipment (offered at up to 50% off catalogue list price), usage-based rentals (weekly rates quoted for four-week periods, with flexible terms from one week to five years), subscription-style leases with flexible payment terms, and a hybrid rent-to-buy model that rebates 50% of rental paid toward a subsequent purchase. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct-to-customer, combining an online product search and quote-cart on testequipmenthq.com with phone (01183 800800) and email ([email protected]) sales channels, plus a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Distribution is direct, with free insured delivery across UK mainland and cost-based worldwide shipping outside the UK, supported by a claimed worldwide network of test equipment partners. The firm holds approved-supplier status with Blue Chip companies and reports 'over 100 years of combined test equipment experience' across a small team of engineers.

Name

Test Equipment Solutions

Legal name

Test Equipment Solutions Ltd

Website

https://testequipmenthq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Test Equipment Solutions Ltd rents, leases, and sells refurbished electronic test and measurement equipment from over 80 manufacturers to engineering and manufacturing customers in the UK and worldwide, supported by an in-house 40GHz traceable calibration laboratory and ISO9001/ISO14001 certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refurbished Electronic Test Equipment

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test, Measurement & Lab Equipment Retail (CRACAKAH), Certified Refurbished Electronics Retail (CRACAJAD), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Electronics Refurbishment, Repair & Reuse (Remarketing/Resale) (BPALAIAD)

Keywords

• Refurbished test equipment
• Electronic test instruments
• Test equipment rental
• Test equipment calibration
• Network analyzer accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished, second-user electronic test equipment. All items fully refurbished and tested to original manufacturer specifications. Certificate of conformance supplied free of charge. Huge savings over list price.
2. Equipment Rental: Flexible rental options from one week up to five years. Weekly rates quoted for four-week periods. Rent at competitive UK rates with no maintenance costs for customers.
3. Equipment Lease: Lease test equipment with flexible payment terms. Alternative to outright purchase or rental.
4. Rent-to-Buy: Rental with option to purchase. 50% rental rebate on purchase during rental period. Allows customers to try before they buy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Test Equipment Solutions sells and rents refurbished electronic test and measurement equipment, including network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal and spectrum analyzers, calibrators, telecommunications test instruments, and calibration accessories. It refurbishes and tests equipment to original manufacturer specifications in an in-house 40 GHz traceable calibration laboratory, with outright purchase, lease, rental, and rent-to-buy options.

Product overview

Test Equipment Solutions is a UK-based provider of certified, guaranteed electronic test equipment available for rental or refurbished sale. The company's product portfolio centers on used and refurbished test and measurement equipment across diverse categories including network analyzers (vector and scalar), oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, calibrators, telecoms test equipment, and general-purpose electronic test instruments. They offer equipment from major manufacturers including Keysight (Agilent/HP), Anritsu, Tektronix, Rohde & Schwarz, Spectracom, Stanford Research, Spanawave, and Sunrise Telecom. Their offerings include calibration kits (mechanical and electronic ECal modules), frequency reference systems, communication analyzers, and error detectors/generators. The company provides comprehensive services including equipment rental, buy-used options, lease arrangements, and rent-to-buy programs, all supported by their in-house ISO9001-calibrated laboratory with 40GHz traceable calibration capabilities. Key product lines include Keysight network analyzer calibration modules (8500x, N4400x, N4600x, N7500x series), Spectracom time and frequency synchronization systems, and various telecom test equipment for error analysis and signal generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refurbished Test Equipment Sales Sale of used, refurbished, and tested electronic test equipment from multiple manufacturers, supplied with a free certificate of conformance.
• Test Equipment Rental Weekly rental of electronic test equipment for periods from one week to five years, with no maintenance costs for customers.
• Test Equipment Leasing Lease of test equipment with flexible payment terms as an alternative to outright purchase or rental.
• Rent-to-Buy Rental with an option to purchase that provides a 50% rental rebate when equipment is purchased during the rental period.
• Spectracom SECURESYNC Time And Frequency Reference System A scalable time and frequency reference system providing precise 1PPS timing signals aligned to 10 MHz frequency signals, supporting multi-GNSS synchronization through GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, and QZSS with configurable input and output modules.
• Spanawave CK561A 4-in-1 Cal Kit A 4-in-1 calibration kit comprising open, short, load, and through standards for network analyzer calibration with DC to 40 GHz 2.92 mm female connectors.
• Spanawave CK562A 4-in-1 Cal Kit A 4-in-1 calibration kit comprising open, short, load, and through standards for network analyzer calibration with DC to 40 GHz 2.92 mm male connectors.
• Stanford Research (SRS) FS752 GPS/GNSS Time And Frequency Reference A GPS/GNSS-based time and frequency reference system for calibration and synchronization applications.
• Sunrise Telecom SUNSET E1 Communication Analyser 75 Ohm An E1 communication analyser for testing and troubleshooting telecommunications transmission systems at 75 Ohm impedance.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4432D 300kHz to 18GHz ECAL Module 4-Port A precision four-port RF electronic calibration module covering DC or 300 kHz to 18 GHz and providing fast, accurate full four-port calibration with USB connectivity.
• Anritsu MP1764C 12.5GB/s Error Detector A high-speed error detector covering data rates from 50 Mbit/s to 12.5 Gbit/s and supporting STM-0 or STS-1 through 10G Ethernet, STM-64 or STS-192, OTU-2, and 4.25 Gbit/s Fibre Channel.
• Tektronix GB700 700mb/s Pattern Generator & Detector A pattern generator and detector for 700 Mb/s telecommunications testing applications.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N7554A DC to 18GHz ECAL Module 2-port A two-port electronic calibration module supporting DC to 18 GHz with 3.5 mm and N Type connectors and compatibility with Keysight PNA-X, PNA, ENA, and PXI network analyzers.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4692D 10MHz to 40GHz ECAL Module 2-Port A precision two-port microwave electronic calibration module covering 10 MHz to 40 GHz for high-accuracy calibration.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N7550A DC to 4GHz ECAL Module 2-port A two-port electronic calibration module covering DC to 4 GHz for economy calibration solutions.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4690D 300kHz to 18GHz ECAL Module 2 Port A precision two-port electronic calibration module with Type-N 50 Ohm connectors covering 300 kHz to 18 GHz.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4691A 10MHz to 26.5GHz E-Cal Module, 3.5mm A two-port electronic calibration module covering 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz and featuring a USB interface for direct control with Keysight PNA and ENA series vector network analyzers.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85091C RF E-cal Module 300kHz To 9GHz, 2 Port, 7mm An electronic calibration module enabling accurate two-port calibration for vector network analyzers across 300 kHz to 9 GHz and featuring a USB interface.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4693D 10MHz To 50GHz ECAL Module, 2.4mm, 2 Port A two-port electronic calibration module with 2.4 mm connectors supporting 10 MHz to 50 GHz for full two-port calibration.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4694A E-Cal Module 10MHz To 67GHz, 1.85mm, 2 Port A high-frequency two-port electronic calibration module supporting 10 MHz to 67 GHz with 1.85 mm connectors.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4431D Electronic Calibration Module, 13.5GHz (4-port) A four-port electronic calibration module with a 13.5 GHz frequency range for network analyzer calibration.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4430B 300kHz To 9GHz RF ECAL Module 4-port 3.5 Mm A four-port RF electronic calibration module with 3.5 mm connectors covering 300 kHz to 9 GHz.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85092C E Cal Module An RF electronic calibration module covering 300 kHz to 9 GHz with two ports, a range of connector options, and a USB interface.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4432A 300kHz To 18GHz ECAL Module 4-port N(f) A four-port electronic calibration module with Type-N female connectors covering 300 kHz to 18 GHz.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4431A 9GHz Electronic Calibration Module A four-port electronic calibration module with configurable connector options supporting frequencies up to 9 GHz.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85563A 3-in-1 O/s/l, DC To 50GHz 2.4mm(f) Cal Kit A 3-in-1 calibration kit comprising open, short, and load standards for DC to 50 GHz with 2.4 mm female connectors.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85056D 2.4mm 50GHz Calibration Kit (Economy) An economy calibration kit with 2.4 mm 50 Ohm connectors covering DC to 50 GHz and including offset opens, shorts, and broadband load terminations.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85059A 1.0mm Precision Calibration Kit, DC to 110GHz A high-precision calibration kit supporting DC to 110 GHz with 1.0 mm connectors for millimeter-wave applications.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85058B DC To 67GHz Mechanical Calibration Kit, 1.85mm A mechanical calibration kit for 1.85 mm connectors covering DC to 67 GHz.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85054B N Type Calibration Kit (18GHz) A Type-N calibration kit for network analyzers covering up to 18 GHz with male and female connectors.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85050A 7mm Mechanical Calibration Kit, 18GHz A 7 mm mechanical calibration kit covering up to 18 GHz for precision network analyzer calibration.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) 85033D 3.5mm 6GHz Calibration Kit A 50 Ohm 3.5 mm calibration kit for network analyzers up to 6 GHz, containing offset opens, shorts, and load terminations.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4970A PRBS Generator 50 MB/s To 12.5 Gb/s A pseudo-random binary sequence generator supporting data rates from 50 MB/s to 12.5 Gb/s for telecommunications testing.
• Keysight (Agilent/HP) N4974A PRBS Generator 22 To 44Gb/s A high-speed pseudo-random binary sequence generator supporting data rates from 22 to 44 Gb/s for advanced telecommunications testing.
• TTC INTERCEPTOR 132A Digital Analyser A digital analyzer for telecommunications testing and error analysis, described in the source as a JDSU brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% savings over list price on used equipment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Trescal: Global calibration services provider with substantial European footprint, also distributing and renting test equipment. Comparable to TES in the calibration + equipment access combination, though Trescal is far larger and services-led.
• TestEquity: US-based distributor and renter of new and used electronic test equipment, offering sales, rental, and calibration services across multiple OEMs. Directly comparable to TES's multi-channel model of buy/rent/lease for T&M gear.
• Tequipment.net: Online retailer specializing in test and measurement equipment from major manufacturers. Comparable to TES on the multi-vendor new/used T&M retail side, but without TES's depth in rental, lease, and in-house calibration.
• Transcat: US-listed provider of calibration services and test & measurement equipment distribution/rental. Comparable to TES because it combines T&M equipment sales/rentals with in-house calibration capability and ISO-quality processes, but at much larger scale.
• ValueTronics International: US-based reseller of used and refurbished test and measurement equipment from Keysight, Tektronix, Anritsu, and others. Closely comparable to TES in offering multi-vendor used T&M gear with sales and rental options, though ValueTronics has a larger US-centric catalog.
• Atlas Rentals / Continental Resources (Test Equipment Rental): US-based test equipment rental specialists offering short-term and long-term rentals of T&M gear. Comparable to TES's rental/lease motion, though without TES's used-sales and UK-centric refurbishment lab.

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz (Certified Pre-Owned): Major European T&M OEM with a certified pre-owned equipment program. Comparable to TES as both an alternative source for buyers and a competitive threat on the high-end refurbished segment, especially in the European market TES primarily serves.
• Tektronix (Refurbished / Certified Pre-Owned): Major T&M OEM with a refurbished/certified pre-owned channel. Comparable as both an upstream supplier of used units that TES resells and a competitor for end-customer refurbished purchases.
• Keysight Technologies (Used Equipment / Certified Used): Major T&M OEM operating a certified pre-owned equipment program that directly competes with TES's used-equipment business. A broad incumbent that offers both new and refurbished instruments, putting competitive pressure on TES's pricing and supply.

Regional players

• Calibration Solutions Ltd: UK-based calibration service provider for electronic and electrical test instruments. Comparable to TES's in-house calibration lab capability and UK customer base, though focused on calibration services rather than equipment resale/rental.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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