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24-7 Group has acquired Optech, a specialist provider of electrical and data network design and installation services based in Barrow-in-Furness.
Established in 1993, Optech has evolved from a niche telecommunications provider into a highly respected, multi-disciplinary engineering contractor. The company is recognised for delivering tailored, high-quality solutions to clients across a wide range of industries.
To ensure continuity and stability for clients, Optech will continue to operate under its existing brand for the foreseeable future.
24-7 Group will focus on strategic investment, capability expansion, and operational support, while ensuring Optech’s strong culture, leadership team, and customer relationships remain central to the business.
Optech brings extensive technical expertise to the 24-7 Group services portfolio, including:
- Electrical design, installation, and testing
- ATEX installations delivered by CompEx-trained engineers
- High-voltage termination and jointing
- Fire alarm installations and FIRAS-approved fire stopping services
- Street lighting repairs, servicing, and installation
- Electric vehicle charging point installation (OLEV registered)
- AV installation and support
- CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems
- Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a structured cabling
- Fibre optic termination, splicing, and OTDR testing
- Emtelle-accredited blown fibre installation services
Andy Hawes, Chief Executive Officer of 24-7 Group, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Optech to the 24-7 Group. Their technical expertise and strong track record make them an excellent addition to our team, strengthening our national capabilities and allowing us to deliver even greater value to our clients via our Circular Delivery Model. Together, we look forward to driving innovation, expanding our services, and creating new opportunities for both our people and customers across the UK.”
Robbie Sanders, Managing Director of Optech, added: “Joining the 24-7 Group is an exciting step for Optech. It gives us the opportunity to combine our expertise with a national platform, expand our capabilities, and continue delivering the high-quality, tailored solutions our clients expect. We’re looking forward to collaborating with the 24-7 team and contributing to the Group’s continued growth and success.”
This strategic acquisition forms part of 24-7 Group’s ongoing UK expansion and further strengthens its engineering and facilities management capabilities across the UK.
According to the 2026 UK Facilities Management Market Research Report by askporter, facilities management professionals want clear, verifiable evidence of work being delivered, with teams that can communicate progress in real time. This requires technology that is affordable, intuitive, and quick to adopt.
Yet the report found that:
Over three quarters of FM professionals (76 per cent) experience operational inefficiencies caused by siloed software which results in a lack of real-time visibility.
Communications challenges lead to maintenance issues, with 73 per cent of teams being forced into reactive problem-solving on a weekly basis.
A worrying level of compliance gaps, with 44 per cent of admitting that half or less of their compliance tasks are tracked and automated within their systems.
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