Nationwide Fire & Security (uk) Limited

What Nationwide Fire & Security (uk) Limited does

Nationwide Fire & Security (UK) Ltd is a privately held, employee-owned fire, security and life safety systems integrator headquartered in Halesowen, West Midlands. Founded in 2007 and majority-owned by employees since 2024 via a John Lewis-style trust, the company provides design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance services across England, Wales and Scotland for commercial, public-sector and governmental clients. Its portfolio spans three product groups: fire systems (Gent fire alarm systems, fire detection including aspirating systems, PAFSS KitchenGuard Mini suppression, sprinklers, extinguishers, fire doors, dampers, dry/wet risers, smoke vents); life safety (emergency lighting, disabled refuge systems, accessible toilet alarms, nurse call systems, fire risk assessments, safety signage); and security systems (SSAIB-accredited intruder alarms, Paxton access control, IP CCTV with AI-powered analytics, and tiered BT Redcare 24/7 monitoring).

The company's competitive positioning rests on a deep regulatory credential stack — BAFE SP203-1, SP105, SP203-4 and SP207 certifications, the BSI Kitemark for SP203 fire detection (held for 8 years, with the firm among only ~200 UK holders), ISO 9001/14001/45001, SSAIB inspectorate certification, FIA membership, and SafeContractor accreditation — augmented by long-standing manufacturer partnerships with Honeywell Gent, Kentec, Paxton, Advanced, Notifier, CSL Dualcom, and Jalite. Revenues are generated through one-time installation projects (quote-based) plus recurring maintenance contracts billed quarterly in advance, and recurring 24/7 monitoring subscriptions resold from BT Redcare across Essential to Ultimate tiers. Go-to-market is direct and field-based, with regionally distributed engineers, Northern and Southern customer service teams, a Joblogic-powered client portal for existing customers, and presence at industry events such as Facilities and Estates Management Live 2025. Customer segments are diversified across student accommodation/HMOs (primary), commercial premises (primary), healthcare, construction/unattended sites, and public-sector/government. AI capability today is featured rather than native, relying on Dahua SMD/TIOC CCTV analytics and Gent CLSS remote management rather than proprietary models.

Name

Nationwide Fire & Security (uk) Limited

Legal name

Nationwide Fire & Security (UK) Ltd

Website

https://nationwidefireandsecurity.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nationwide Fire & Security (UK) Ltd is an employee-owned fire, security and life safety systems integrator providing design, installation, and maintenance services to commercial, public-sector and governmental clients across England, Wales and Scotland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Security Life Safety Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Integration (BPAKAGAF), Fire Alarm Monitoring & Dispatch (BPAKAFAC), Fire Door, Firestop & Passive Fire Protection Inspection/Installation (IMAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Fire safety systems
• Security system installation
• Life safety services
• Fire alarm maintenance
• Access control CCTV

Headquarters

HQ city

Halesowen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: One-time installation of fire alarm systems, security systems, access control, CCTV, and other fire and security equipment. Pricing based on quotes for specific project requirements.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Ongoing maintenance and servicing contracts for fire, security and life safety systems. Charged quarterly in advance. Includes planned preventive maintenance, servicing visits, and priority response times (4-8 hours for engineer attendance).
3. 24/7 Monitoring Services: Security system monitoring using BT Redcare with multiple service tiers (Essential, Essential Extra, Advanced, Advanced Extra, Ultimate). Provides constant alarm monitoring with emergency services response.
4. Equipment Supply: Supply of fire extinguishers, fire safety equipment, spare parts, and components. Volume-based pricing enables competitive rates.
5. Fire Risk Assessments: Qualified fire risk assessor services providing comprehensive written reports for compliance with legal responsibilities under Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nationwide Fire & Security designs, supplies, installs, commissions and maintains integrated fire detection/alarm, security and life safety systems for commercial, public sector and governmental clients across England, Wales and Scotland. Offerings span fire alarms (including Honeywell Gent systems), fire suppression, extinguishers, fire doors, dampers, dry/wet risers, smoke vents, emergency lighting, disabled refuge and nurse call systems, intruder alarms, access control and CCTV, supported by 24/7 BT Redcare-monitored signalling and quarterly recurring maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Nationwide Fire & Security is an employee-owned company (established 2007) providing nationwide fire, security, and life safety installation and maintenance services. The portfolio comprises three integrated product categories: Fire Systems (fire alarms including Honeywell Gent systems, fire detection, fire suppression with PAFSS KitchenGuard Mini, sprinklers, extinguishers, fire doors, dampers, dry/wet risers, smoke vents), Life Safety (emergency lighting, disabled refuge systems, accessible toilet systems, nurse call systems, fire risk assessments, safety signage), and Security Systems (BT Redcare-monitored intruder alarms, Paxton access control, IP CCTV with AI-powered analytics, security system monitoring). Services include 24/7 maintenance contracts, BAFE-certified commissioning, and fire risk assessments. The company holds BSI Kitemark and BAFE certifications across multiple schemes (SP203-1, SP105, SP203-4, SP207) and serves commercial, public sector, and governmental clients throughout England, Wales, and Scotland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Alarm Systems Bespoke fire detection and alarm systems designed in-house to BS 5839 standards, including conventional and addressable systems with integrated monitoring capabilities for commercial premises.
• Honeywell Gent Fire Alarm Systems Advanced fire detection, alarm and paging systems from Honeywell Gent, supplied and maintained by Nationwide as a Gent 24 Network Approved System Integrator since 2007, including S-Quad multi-sensor detectors with EN 54-23 compliant Visual Alarm Devices.
• Fire Alarm Supply & Commissioning FIA-qualified commissioning technicians programming systems including Gent, Notifier, Morley, Advanced, C-Tec and Kentec, with competitive supply pricing for equipment and spares.
• PAFSS KitchenGuard Mini Fire Suppression System

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 times more likely to have fires in multi-user kitchen environments - Nationwide provides suppression systems to address this risk
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Honeywell GentcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2007Working in partnership with Honeywell Gent since 2007. Nationwide is a Gent Approved Systems Integrator and part of the Gent 24 Network of Approved System Integrators. They provide design, supply, commission, installation and maintenance of Gent fire detection and alarm systems including the S-Quad range of multi-sensor detectors with EN 54-23 compliant Visual Alarm Devices.
• JactonecoreTechnology or IntegrationWorking in partnership with Jactone as approved installer of PAFSS KitchenGuard Mini fire suppression system. The system uses pneumatic detection tubing and wet chemical extinguishing agent for multi-user residential kitchens. Nationwide installs, maintains and services the KitchenGuard Mini system.
• KenteccoreTechnology or IntegrationNationwide Fire & Security is a Kentec Installation Partner (KIP). KIP is a nationwide network of trained, professional and accredited fire alarm companies recognised for high levels of expertise, workmanship and quality.
• BT RedcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationNationwide resells and monitors BT Redcare alarm signalling services. BT Redcare transmits monitoring information to an Alarm Receiving Centre (AMC) for constant alarm monitoring. Service tiers include Essential, Essential Extra, Advanced, Advanced Extra and Ultimate packages.
• JaliteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Jalite for safety signage supply. Jalite's photoluminescent safety signs illuminate during power failures or when smoke obscures lighting, making them ideal for fire safety signs.
• Fire Industry Association (FIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull members of FIA. The association provides technical knowledge, fire safety advice, and fire safety related training courses to employees on latest technical knowledge and legislation updates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chubb Fire & Security (UK): One of the largest UK fire and security system integrators, offering design, installation, monitoring and maintenance for commercial and public-sector customers nationwide. Highly comparable to Nationwide across the full fire, life safety and security stack and a key benchmark for scale.
• Marlowe Fire & Security: UK-focused fire and security services business (part of Marlowe plc group) providing integrated fire alarm, intruder, CCTV, access control and life safety solutions. Comparable offering and a relevant scale benchmark in the consolidator landscape.
• Tecserv UK: UK fire safety specialist offering design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire alarm and life safety systems. Comparable in size and customer profile, with overlapping accreditations including BAFE schemes.
• Reliance Fire & Security: Independent UK fire and security services provider covering design, installation, monitoring and maintenance across fire, CCTV, access and intruder systems. Similar-sized independent competitor with overlapping BAFE/SSAIB accreditations.
• Amthal Fire & Security: Independent UK fire and security integrator serving commercial, public sector and residential customers with design, install and maintenance. Comparable independent operator with similar accreditation and customer-segment focus.
• Secom PLC: UK-based fire, security and life safety installer and monitoring provider serving commercial customers with design, installation and maintenance services. Closely comparable mid-market competitor with similar BAFE-aligned positioning.
• ADT Fire & Security UK: National UK provider of intruder alarms, fire detection, CCTV and monitored security services with a similar multi-product portfolio. Directly comparable on product breadth, recurring monitoring revenue and commercial customer mix.
• Argus Fire Protection: UK-wide fire protection specialist covering fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression and fire risk assessments. Highly comparable mid-market competitor with strong overlap in BAFE-accredited service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Mitie Security (Mitie Group): Large UK facilities management and security incumbent offering fire, security and life safety services as part of a broader FM portfolio. Represents the upper-tier scale benchmark and typical competitor for national account tenders Nationwide may not currently bid for.

Others

• Honeywell Gent: Tier-1 fire detection and alarm systems manufacturer and Nationwide's longest-standing technology partner. Relevant not as a competitor but as the upstream vendor whose product roadmap and partner-program economics shape Nationwide's solution capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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