Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Report – UK – 2025-2029
The Testing, Inspection, and Certification Market Report UK 2025-2029 focuses on TIC services relating to engineering equipment during construction, or to support the operation of utilities and facilities management. Included within the report is an analysis of trends affecting the market, an estimate of the market size, and forecast. It is focused on independent providers of TIC services and includes profiles of the major players in this market.
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Market SummaryÂ
The UK Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services market is growing and evolving.
Services are expanding beyond traditional lifting equipment and pressure systems, extending into areas such as renewable energy technologies, environmental testing, and complex infrastructure needs. Technological innovations like AI, drones, and smart monitoring are changing the delivery and efficiency of TIC services.
Additionally, the influence of governmental policies promoting safety and energy independence is significant, further enhancing demand for TIC services across sectors. The report emphasises the importance of companies adapting to these changes, leveraging technology, and aligning with sustainability initiatives to capitalise on growth opportunities within this dynamic market landscape.
Report OverviewÂ
This is the first edition of our market report on Testing, Inspection and Certification. The report provides comprehensive analysis of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services for engineering equipment in the UK. The scope is for TIC services relating to equipment, components and plant used or installed during construction, or to support the operation of utilities and facilities management.
It highlights the current market size, growth prospects, key influences and the evolving landscape – shaped by regulatory changes and technological advancements. The report focuses on independent TIC service providers and identifies major players in the industry while examining emerging trends and sector demands.
Market SizeÂ
As of 2024, the UK TIC market for engineering equipment is estimated to be valued at well over £1 billion and growing. This growth is attributed to new and stricter health and safety regulations, the drive for energy independence, and an emphasis on sustainability, which pave the way for increased demand for TIC services across various sectors.
Market AnalysisÂ
The TIC market has shown resilience, driven by legislative requirements and the need for equipment reliability and safety. While traditional areas such as lifting equipment and pressure systems remain significant, there is a rising demand for TIC services in other areas, including renewable energy technologies, fire safety, air and water quality, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
Product CategoriesÂ
The report categorises TIC services by specific product types, which include:
- Lifting equipment (e.g., cranes, harnesses)
- Height safety systems
- Pressure systems
- Local exhaust ventilation
- Air and water testing
- Fire safety systems
- Energy generation and storage
Key Companies Mentioned in the ReportÂ
The report identifies key players in the TIC sector, focusing on both large international firms and smaller regional companies. Some prominent companies highlighted include:
- Altrad Sparrows (Sparrows Offshore Services)
- Allianz Engineering Inspection Services Limited
- BES Group (British Engineering Services Limited)
- Bureau Veritas
- Certex Lifting Limited
- Lloyds British, a Speedy Hire company
- Marlowe PLC
- Select Plant Hire Company Limited
- Sunbelt Rentals Limited
- Zurich Engineering (trading name of Zurich Management Services Limited)
Forecast
Looking ahead, the TIC market is projected to experience continued growth, influenced by increasing safety regulations and technological advancements. By 2029, it is forecasted that the market will have expanded significantly as industries adapt to new challenges and harness innovations in TIC services.
Market Trends and InfluencesÂ
Key trends influencing the TIC market include:
- The integration of technology such as AI, drones, and smart monitoring systems.
- An increasing focus on sustainability, renewable energy, and workplace safety and wellbeing.
- Strengthening and further embedding a culture of safety and sustainability, and standards in buildings, infrastructure and workplaces.
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 INTRODUCTION
- 2.1 Context/background
- 2.2 Source of Information
- 2.3 Definitions
- 2.4 Glossary and abbreviations
3 MARKET SUMMARY
- 3.1 Market Size
- 3.2 Market Overview
- 3.3 Market splits
- 3.3.1 Overview
- 3.3.2 Type of TIC service
- 3.3.3 In-house versus outsourced
- 3.3.4 Industry / end-use sector
- 3.3.5 Type of equipment or application
4 MARKET INFLUENCES AND DRIVERS
- 4.1 Main Market Influences and Drivers
- 4.2 Political
- 4.3 Economic
- 4.4 Social
- 4.5 Technological
- 4.6 Legal
- 4.7 Environmental
5 END USE SECTORS
- 5.1 Summary of the sectors driving demand for this product
- 5.2 Construction sector
- 5.3 Civil engineering and infrastructure
- 5.4 Facilities management prospects and influences
6 MARKET SUB SECTORS
- 6.1 Lifting Equipment Sub Sector
- 6.1.1 Technology and Innovation
- 6.2 Height Safety Sub Sector
- 6.2.1 Technology and Innovation
- 6.3 Pressure Equipment Sub Sector
- 6.3.1 Technology and Innovation
- 6.4 Local Exhaust Ventilation
- 6.4.1 Technology and Innovation
- 6.5 Air and water testing
- 6.5.1 Technology and Innovation
- 6.6 Fire Safety Systems
- 6.6.1 Market summary
- 6.6.2 Product mix
- 6.6.3 Technology and Innovation
- 6.7 Energy generation, transmission and storage
- 6.8 Destructive Testing
- 6.9 Non-Destructive Testing
- 6.9.1 Technology and Innovation
7 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 7.1 Distribution Structure
- 7.2 Market shares
- 7.3 Profiles of key players
8 MARKET FORECAST
9 INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Table 1: Key abbreviations used within the TIC industry
Table 2: PESTLE Summary
Chart 3: Estimated percentage breakdown of UK outsourced TIC market by end use sector
Chart 4: Estimated percentage breakdown of UK outsourced engineering TIC market by end use sector
Table 5: Estimated breakdown of UK outsourced engineering TIC market by end use sector (£ value and percentage)
Chart 6: Construction output – actual and forecast to 2028
Chart 7: Construction output, percentage breakdown, by sector
Chart 8: Healthcare sector new work output – actual and forecast to 2028 (£bn)
Chart 9: Industrial sector new work output – actual and forecast to 2028 (£bn)
Chart 10: Infrastructure output – actual and forecast to 2028 (£bn)
Table 11: Overview of project pipeline: all projects with end date post September 2024
Chart 12: UK Construction Output in Key Infrastructure Sectors – actual and forecast to 2030 (£m)
Chart 13: Facilities management outsourcing market – actual and forecast to 2024 (£bn)
Chart 14: UK Facilities Management Outsourcing Market Forecast, 2025-2029
Table 15: UK market for lifting and handling equipment, £m at MSP, 2019 – 2024
Table 16: Key providers of TIC services for lifting equipment
Table 17: Height safety equipment
Table 18: Key providers of TIC services for height safety equipment
Table 19: Key providers of TIC services for pressure systems
Table 20: Key providers of TIC services for local exhaust ventilation
Table 21: Key providers of TIC services relating to air and water quality
Chart 22: Fire protection product mix
Chart 23: Alarm and detector systems market size and forecast
Chart 24: Active fire suppression equipment market size and forecast
Table 25: Companies providing fire safety TIC services
Chart 26: Number of planning applications each decade for the most popular renewable energy technologies
Table 27: Companies providing energy TIC services
Table 28: Companies providing mechanical / material testing
Table 29: Companies providing non-destructive testing
Table 30: Market shares by key players
Table 31: Sunbelt Rentals Limited
Table 32: Marlowe plc
Table 33: Select Plant Hire Company Limited
Table 34: Zurich Engineering
Table 35: Allianz Engineering Inspection Services Limited
Table 36: Bureau Veritas
Table 37: British Engineering Services Limited
Table 38: Certex Lifting Limited
Table 39: Lloyds British
Table 40: Altrad Sparrows
Chart 41: UK TIC services market forecast, (£bn) 2024-2029
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