GAS AND WATER PIPELINES LIMITED

What GAS AND WATER PIPELINES LIMITED does

Gas and Water Pipelines Limited is a UK-incorporated private limited company (company number 08330212) headquartered at 75a St James Mill Road, Northampton. It operates as a specialist distributor and online retailer of gas and water pipeline products, serving both trade installers (plumbers, contractors) and DIY customers across mainland UK, Highlands & Islands. Over 90% of its products are UK-sourced, with the remainder sourced from within the EU, and the company emphasises more than 50 years of combined staff experience in the plastics pipe industry.

Its core product range covers MDPE water pipe coils (blue and black, 20mm–63mm), yellow MDPE gas pipes, PLASSON compression fittings for water and gas, PVC-u pressure pipe systems with solvent cements, electrofusion fittings (20mm–250mm) and associated welders, underground and channel drainage products, water meters, tooling, and specialised solutions such as PROTECA-LINE barrier pipe and GROUNDBREAKER/INSUduct trenchless entry systems. Products carry recognised certifications including WRAS, KIWA-ATA, BS Kitemark, and compliance with EU/UK standards (EN 1452, EN 1329, ISO 15493, prEN 14814).

The business model is a self-serve e-commerce first distribution motion with supplementary phone and email ordering. Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time product sales on unit pricing, with all listed prices including 20% VAT. There is no subscription, rental, or recurring revenue component. Customers benefit from free delivery on orders above £150 + VAT, 24-hour despatch on thousands of SKUs, a loyalty points program, bulk deals, and a 'no quibbles' returns policy. The company accepts WorldPay and PayPal Pay in 3 to broaden accessible payment methods. No revenue, headcount, funding, acquisition, or partnership disclosures are present in the source data.

Name

GAS AND WATER PIPELINES LIMITED

Legal name

Gas and Water Pipelines Limited

Website

https://gasandwaterpipelines.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gas and Water Pipelines Limited is a UK-based e-commerce distributor of gas and water pipeline products, including MDPE pipes, PVC-u fittings, compression fittings, electrofusion systems, and drainage supplies, serving both trade installers and DIY customers across mainland UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing & Pipeline Supplies Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas (486210)

SIC

Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Mains (Distribution Pipelines) (EUAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Potable/Industrial Water Conveyance Pipelines (Bulk/Interbasin) (TLAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Plumbing supplies distribution
• MDPE pipe fittings
• Gas pipeline products
• Underground drainage supplies
• PVC pressure pipe systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Northampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from one-time product sales of plumbing and pipeline supplies including MDPE pipes, PVC fittings, compression fittings, electrofusion equipment, drainage products, and associated tooling. No subscription or recurring revenue components identified.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Gas and Water Pipelines Limited is a UK-based distributor and online retailer supplying gas and water pipeline products to both Trade and DIY customers. Core ranges include MDPE water and gas pipes, PVC-u pressure pipe systems, PLASSON compression fittings, electrofusion fittings and welders, underground and channel drainage systems, water meters, and installation tooling. Products are over 90% UK-sourced (remainder from EU), compliant with UK and European standards, and offered with 24-hour despatch and free delivery on orders over £150 + VAT.

Product overview

Gas & Water Pipelines Limited is a UK-based distributor and supplier of gas and water pipeline products serving both trade and DIY customers. The company operates a B2C/B2B e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of pipe system components. The core product portfolio comprises MDPE water pipe coils (blue/black) and yellow gas pipes in various diameters, complemented by extensive ranges of PLASSON compression fittings for water applications and gas compression fittings. The PVC-u Pressure Pipe System represents a major product category offering metric and imperial fittings, valves, and solvent solutions. Electrofusion fittings (20mm-250mm) with associated tooling equipment form a specialized segment. Supporting products include underground and channel drainage systems, water meters, pipe repair solutions, and entry protection systems like GROUNDBREAKER and INSUduct. The company emphasizes over 50 years combined industry experience, sourcing over 90% of products from UK manufacturers, with free delivery on orders over £150 and 24-hour despatch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MDPE Water Pipe Coils Blue and black MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene) water pipe coils in diameters from 20mm to 63mm; blue for potable water and black for non-potable applications. Sold to trade installers and DIY customers for water service connections.
• MDPE Gas Pipes Yellow MDPE gas pipes supplied in coils for gas service applications, compatible with standard gas compression fittings. Intended for trade and utility gas installers carrying out gas service connections.
• PLASSON Compression Fittings Full PLASSON compression fittings range for water applications, including couplers, valves, pushfit fittings, meter connection points, bib taps, and barrier fittings. Used by trade installers for water service connections.
• PVC-u Pressure Pipe System Metric and imperial PVC-u valves and fittings for pressure pipe applications, operating in a 0°C to 60°C range, WRAS approved, suitable for potable water systems. Offered for trade and DIY customers assembling PVC-u pressure pipe networks.
• Electrofusion Fittings Electrofusion fittings for water applications in sizes from 20mm to 250mm, including couplings, elbows, tees, tapping tees, welders, and cleaning solutions. Sold to trade installers for welded PE water systems.
• Gas Compression Fittings Gas MDPE compression fittings in sizes 20mm to 63mm for connecting gas pipes, including female BSP threaded fittings. Designed for trade installers performing gas service connections.
• Underground Drainage 110mm and 160mm underground drainage products for commercial and industrial drainage installations. Sold to groundworks contractors and trade drainage installers.
• Channel Drainage (SABdrain) SABdrain drainage channel products for surface water management applications, supplied to trade and DIY customers for domestic and commercial surface drainage projects.
• Tooling for Pipe Installation Professional pipe installation and maintenance tools including pipe cutters (TU75, TU140, T3), alignment clamps, chamfer tools, manual pipe scrapers, turbo pipe scrapers, and specialised wrenches for ball valves and tapping tees. Sold to trade installers.
• Solvents & Cleaners PVC-u solvent cements (UNI-100, WDF-05), pipe cleaning fluids, and sealing tapes for joining and maintaining PVC pressure pipe systems. Available to trade and DIY customers.
• Water Meters & Standpipes Water meters, meter housings, and standpipes for measuring and controlling water flow in domestic and commercial supply applications. Sold to trade installers and DIY users.
• Pipe Repair Kits Sylwrap and other pipe repair kits for emergency or permanent repairs on various pipe sizes, supplied to trade and DIY customers for in-field pipeline repair.
• PROTECA-LINE Barrier Pipe Barrier pipe system with matching barrier fittings for additional protection in contaminated ground conditions, used by trade installers in brownfield or contaminated-site water mains.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• B&Q: UK's largest DIY retailer (Kingfisher) with plumbing and drainage products. Comparable in DIY customer segment and basic plumbing SKUs, though it does not match the specialist trade depth of Gas and Water Pipelines.
• Toolstation: UK trade and DIY retailer (Travis Perkins subsidiary) with a focused plumbing and building supplies catalog. Comparable due to its e-commerce and branch-based distribution of plumbing fittings, pipes, and drainage products to small trade and DIY buyers.
• Screwfix: UK trade and DIY retail giant (Kingfisher subsidiary) selling plumbing, drainage, and pipeline products alongside a broad ranges. Directly comparable because it serves the same trade and DIY customer base via a click-and-collect and online model, competing on price and convenience.
• Wickes: UK home improvement retailer serving DIY and trade customers with plumbing, drainage, and building materials. Comparable customer segmentation and product overlap, though with a broader kitchen/bathroom-led assortment.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant operating through Travis Perkins, Toolstation, and BSS brands. Comparable in selling plumbing and pipeline products to trade customers, though it competes across a much broader construction materials portfolio.
• Wolseley UK (Ferguson UK): UK subsidiary of Ferguson Enterprises operating plumbing, heating, and drainage distribution under multiple brands including Plumb Center. Comparable as a major UK plumbing supplies distributor with overlapping trade customer base.

Direct peers

• Plumb Center: Wolseley UK's dedicated plumbing and heating trade brand. Direct peer as a specialist supplier of pipe, fittings, and drainage products to professional plumbers and heating engineers in the UK market.
• City Plumbing Supplies: UK specialist plumbing, heating, and bathroom products distributor serving trade and commercial customers. Closely comparable as a dedicated plumbing supplier to Gas and Water Pipelines, with overlapping MDPE, PVC, and gas/water fitting categories.
• JDP (John Davidson Pipes): UK drainage and plumbing supplies distributor specializing in pipes, fittings, and civils products. Comparable product mix in underground drainage and water pipeline fittings, serving similar trade customers.

Emerging players

• Drainage Superstore: UK online specialist retailer of drainage and pipeline products. Comparable as a digital-first specialist in pipe and drainage supplies, with a similar e-commerce go-to-market aimed at trade and DIY buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Investors

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Investments

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