What VOCA Fire Protection does

VOCA Fire Protection is a UK-based installer and service provider of fire protection, security, door automation, and evacuation systems, headquartered in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan. Founded in 2018 as part of the VFP Group holding structure, the company operates from four regional offices — Wigan HQ, Gateshead, Leeds, and Leicester — and serves government, healthcare, housing, entertainment, real estate, education, and commercial storage clients. Named customers include NHS trusts, Bupa, HC One, Sanctuary Housing, Places for People, Vue Cinema (across multiple sites), and UK councils and police forces.

The company's core offering combines one-time installation projects with recurring maintenance and compliance service contracts, supported by an extensive credential stack: NSI Gold, BAFE, CHAS, FIA, NICEIC, CSCS, and SafeContractor. Technical scope spans conventional and wireless fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, lockdown systems, and automated door systems, with proprietary digital reporting tools and a cloud-based compliance portal underpinning ongoing service delivery. A flagship reference project is the Castlegate 535 Manchester BS5839-1 Grade A LD1 wireless fire alarm installation delivered in October 2020 across a high-rise residential block, used to demonstrate the wireless-alternative-to-waking-watch proposition.

Commercially, VOCA runs a sales-led go-to-market motion via regional account managers with quote-based pricing, alongside disclosed unit pricing for select services (e.g., £9.50 per door for condition surveys) and a standard engineering labor model (base salary plus 1.3x overtime, 1.5x night rates). The company self-describes as a "young growing company" and positions its wireless fire alarm deployment as a cost-saving alternative to waking watch schemes, with claimed savings of up to £60,000 per month per high-rise residential site.

Name

VOCA Fire Protection

Legal name

VOCA Fire Protection

Website

https://vocafireprotection.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VOCA Fire Protection is a UK-based fire-protection, security, door-automation, and evacuation-systems installer serving government, healthcare, housing, and commercial clients across four regional offices, combining one-time installations with recurring maintenance under NSI Gold and BAFE accreditations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Life Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service) (IMAIAJAC), Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems (Clean Agent/Foam/CO₂/Kitchen Hood) (BPABAHAD), Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Fire alarm systems
• Passive fire protection
• Security systems installation
• Life safety compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashton In Makerfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire Protection Installation Services: Design, installation, and commission of fire alarm systems, PAVA, wireless fire alarms, watermist systems, CCTV, door access, intruder alarms, roller shutters, door automation, emergency lighting, and evacuation systems. One-time project-based revenue with bespoke solutions for each client.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing service and maintenance packages to keep fire doors, fire stopping, passive protection, fire alarm systems, and other life safety systems fully compliant. Includes annual contracts providing 24/7 peace of mind.
3. Passive Fire Protection Services: Supply, installation, inspection, and maintenance of certified fire doors. Surveys and remedial works. Pricing starting from £9.50 per door for inspections.
4. Fire Door Surveys and Certification: Detailed fire door inspections to BS 8214 and BS 9999 standards with photographic reports and compliance documentation.
5. Annual Service Contracts: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year maintenance contracts for nursecall systems and other life safety systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VOCA Fire Protection designs, installs, commissions, and maintains active fire protection systems (fire alarms, PAVA, water mist suppression, AOV, evacuation alert systems), passive fire protection (fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping), electrical services (emergency lighting, door automation), and security systems (CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, roller shutters, lockdown systems, nursecall). It sells these exclusively to UK organisations through direct sales and recurring service contracts, delivering bespoke compliance-focused solutions against British Standards.

Product overview

VOCA Fire Protection operates as a comprehensive life safety and security solutions provider offering integrated active fire protection, passive fire protection, electrical services, and security systems. The portfolio is organized around two divisions: VOCA Fire Protection (active fire, electrical, and security services) and VOCA Passive Protection (fire stopping, fire door repairs and installation, and compartmentation). Core fire protection products include Fire Alarm Systems (wired addressable and non-addressable) and Wireless Fire Alarm Systems using Eurotech hardware. Supporting fire services include PAVA (Public Address Voice Alarm), Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems, AOV Servicing, and Evacuation Systems compliant with BS8629 for high-rise buildings. Passive protection encompasses Fire Door Installation, Fire Door Surveys, and Compartmentation Surveys & Fire Stopping. Electrical services cover Emergency Lighting and Door Automation. Security offerings include CCTV Services, Door Access Systems (using Paxton, Entrotec, Videx, and Siemens hardware), Lockdown Systems, Roller Shutters, and Commercial Intruder Alarm Systems. Additional services include Nursecall Systems and comprehensive Fire Alarm Service, Maintenance, and Certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Fire alarm systems designed, installed, and commissioned to British Standard BS5839, including addressable and non-addressable configurations, for commercial and public-sector buildings.
• Wireless Fire Alarm Systems Wireless fire alarm systems offering flexibility and cost-effective solutions, ideal for heritage buildings, temporary protection, and retro-fitting applications where cabling would be disruptive.
• Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) Emergency communication system broadcasting clear voice messages for emergency evacuation, compliant with BS 5839-8 standards, for sites such as transport hubs, cinemas, and large commercial premises.
• Water Mist Fire Suppression Systems Fine water droplet fire suppression systems using minimal water compared to traditional sprinklers, compliant with BS 8458 standard for residential and commercial applications.
• AOV Servicing Automatic Opening Vent servicing ensuring proper ventilation, smoke extraction, and air flow throughout buildings for fire safety.
• Evacuation Systems BS8629-compliant evacuation alert systems for use by Fire and Rescue Services in high-rise residential buildings, enabling floor-by-floor evacuation.
• Fire Door Installation Professional fire door supply, installation, inspection, and maintenance compliant with BS 8214, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Fire Door Surveys Certified fire door inspections checking certification, gaps, seals, hinges, closers, and glazing to BS 8214 and BS 9999 standards, with photographic reports and compliance documentation, priced from £9.50 per door.
• Compartmentation Surveys and Fire Stopping Identification of breaches in fire barriers, compartmentation surveys, and fire stopping services protecting walls, floors, and service penetrations.
• Emergency Lighting Emergency lighting systems ensuring safe evacuation during power failures, available in maintained and non-maintained configurations with minimum 3-hour battery backup.
• Door Automation Automated door solutions including swing and sliding doors, conversion services from manual to motorised, compliant with BS EN 16005.
• CCTV Services Digital surveillance and video monitoring systems for premises security, available from single camera to multi-camera configurations with remote internet access.
• Door Access Systems Secure door access solutions using keypads, keycards, proximity tokens, biometric scanners, and CCTV integration for premises access control.
• Lockdown Systems Dynamic lockdown systems enabling rapid restriction of access and entry to sites or buildings through integrated physical security measures in response to threats.
• Roller Shutters Manufacture, supply, and installation of roller and mechanical shutters for premises security, available in steel and aluminium with electric or manual operation.
• Commercial Intruder Alarm Systems High-performance intruder alarm systems for commercial properties, available in wired, wireless, and hybrid configurations, graded to BS EN 50131 standards.
• Nursecall Systems Life safety nurse call systems including Quantec, Wandsworth IPiN, and Possum wireless systems for care homes and hospital environments.
• Fire Alarm Service and Maintenance Regular servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems to BS 5839 standards, recommended every 6 months by competent persons, sold as a recurring annual service contract.
• Fire Alarm Certification Fire alarm certification ensuring building compliance with fire safety regulations and proper installation and maintenance documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wireless fire alarm solution costs at fraction of the costs of waking watch scheme (reduced from £60,000 per month waking watch costs)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered parent company and core.

• VFP Groupparent companyOthersVOCA Fire Protection is part of the VFP Group (VOCA Group). The group comprises two specialist divisions: VOCA Fire Protection (active fire, electrical and security services) and VOCA Passive Protection (fire stopping, fire door repairs and installation, compartmentation). The Fire Suppression Company is also part of the group.
• GENT (Honeywell)coreTechnology or IntegrationVOCA is a GENT24 Approved Network installer. They use GENT self-test detectors - the first EN-approved detectors that self-test with real smoke and heat. GENT products are integrated into their cloud-based compliance portal for real-time tracking and monitoring.
• EurotechcoreTechnology or IntegrationEurotech is a trusted supplier for wireless fire alarm systems. VOCA specifically mentions Eurotech as their top choice for reliability in wireless fire alarm solutions, prioritising reliability for life-saving equipment.
• The Fire Suppression CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the VOCA Group, The Fire Suppression Company offers expert installation services and maintenance for fire suppression systems including watermist. VOCA refers clients for watermist systems to this sister company.
• EntrowatchTechnology or IntegrationHardware manufacturer used for lockdown systems and security installations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WMS Fire & Security: UK fire and security integrator offering design, installation and maintenance of fire alarm, CCTV, access control and life safety systems to commercial and public-sector clients - directly overlapping with VOCA's active fire and security services.
• Walker Fire UK: UK fire protection specialist delivering fire alarm, fire suppression, fire door and passive fire protection services - comparable scope to VOCA across active and passive protection divisions.
• Diamond Fire Services: UK fire protection contractor providing fire alarm installation, servicing and fire risk assessments to commercial, residential and public sector customers - serving a similar mid-market customer base.
• Pyrotec Fire Protection: UK specialist in fire detection, suppression and life safety systems with installation and maintenance services - directly comparable in active fire protection and recurring service contracts.
• Sentinel Fire & Security: UK integrated fire and security installer covering fire alarms, extinguishers, CCTV, access control and emergency lighting - overlaps VOCA's full life-safety/security service stack.

Broad incumbents

• Chubb Fire & Security (Carrier): One of the largest UK fire safety and security service providers, offering alarms, suppression, monitoring and maintenance nationwide - a much larger incumbent that competes with VOCA across enterprise and public-sector bids.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global building systems provider offering fire detection (GENT), life safety, security and building management; competes with VOCA through approved installer networks in the UK.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (UK): Major OEM of fire safety, access control and building automation systems with its own UK installation and service network - competes with VOCA on integrated building safety projects.
• ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions: Global leader in door automation, access control and entrance solutions; overlaps VOCA's door automation, roller shutters and access control product lines through its UK distribution and integration footprint.

Emerging players

• Safelincs: UK online fire safety retailer and service provider focused on fire alarms, extinguishers and detection products with growing installation services - adjacent competitor for small-to-mid commercial fire protection work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 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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