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Equans FM Limited
ActiveLiveEquans FM Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 21 Jul 1960 (66 years ago), with its registered office in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East. The company operates in Energy & utilities.
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The score, the reasons behind it, and what to do next.
Opportunity scoreOpportunity scoreHow good a fit this company is for what you sell, from 0 to 100. It adds up the signals listed beside it, each weighted by how much it matters to your type of business.CompaniesIQ lens modelConfidence highConfidenceHow much of the score rests on measured data. Below high means at least one signal is not public, so its weight was left out and the score rests on the rest.Share of model weight measured · 100%
71out of 100
Strong commercial fit
Active, reachable and in a growing market
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Score bandsLow is under 34, Moderate 34–66, Strong 67 and above. Signals we couldn't check are left out of the maths, not counted as zero.
Weakest point · what to do about it
Reachability · 20% weight
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
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What we checked · weightSelect a row for why
Energy & utilities formations up 14.6% a year nationally.
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2 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
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A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
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2,229 comparable companies in North East.
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Incorporated 66 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
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Companies House · ONS · Nomis · General opportunity model · 100% of the model measurable
Filed accounts · enrichment
Financials
full accounts
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Key factsRegister & sector
Industry growthIndustry growthYearly change in the number of companies being formed in this sector across the UK. The North East rate is on the Market tab.Companies House · ONS+14.6%More demand each year
Annual filingAnnual filingThe confirmation statement — a yearly form confirming the company's details. Missing it is the most common reason companies get struck off.Companies House filing historyCurrentUp to date with Companies House
Company ageCompany ageTime since the company was registered. Across most sectors, survival odds improve sharply once a business is past its first five years.Companies House66 yrsPast the riskiest first five years
Local competitionLocal competitionHow many similar companies are registered in this region compared with elsewhere. Very high means a crowded local market.Companies House · ONSHighMany rivals nearby
How it compares · against 2,229 similar companiesEach box is an index, 0–100 · select one
FinancialAn index from 0 to 100, not a measurement. Higher is healthier. Built from whether accounts are on file.
GrowthAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means the sector is forming new companies faster.
MarketAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means a stronger local market — sector survival rates and regional growth against national.
ComplianceAn index from 0 to 100. Higher means up to date with Companies House.
CompetitionCareful — higher means MORE competitors nearby, not better. An index from 0 to 100 of how crowded the regional market is.
Fit for youYour opportunity score for what you sell, shown here so you can compare it with the other five.
CompetitionRead this one the other way round: a high number means a crowded market, where differentiation matters more than timing.
What to do nextFor any seller
Step 1Keep this company on the radarYou'll hear when it files or its status changes.Add to a watchlist Step 2See how North East comparesRegional growth and density put this company in context.Open the market Step 3Build a list from 2,229 comparable companiesSame industry, same region.Open the sector
Answers: Is this a live, reachable business in a market worth being in?
Commercial fitStrong
71/100
StatusStatusThe company's status on the Companies House register.Active
AgeAgeTime since incorporation.66 yrs
Sector growthSector growthYearly change in company formations across the sector, UK-wide.+14.6%
Regional densityRegional densityHow many similar companies are in this area compared with the UK average.High
A balanced read. Pick the lens that matches what you sell and every number on this page re-weights.
Companies House · ONS
Filing statusOn schedule
346days to go
Accounts are next due 30 Sept 2027; the last set was made up to 31 Dec 2025.
What this means for you: Filings are up to date, which makes this an easier first conversation.
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Commercial fit · evidence
What we checked · General opportunity weighting
100% measurable
Market growth
Energy & utilities formations up 14.6% a year nationally.
Company activity
2 filings in the last 12 months; status active.
Reachability
A registered office is on file; phone and web are checked on Pro.
Competitive intensity
2,229 comparable companies in North East.
Company maturity
Incorporated 66 yrs ago; scored against an 8-year maturity curve.
Rows marked Not checked are excluded from the score rather than assumed — the missing weight shows up as lower confidence, not as a worse company.
Unlock source scanning Model · General opportunity
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Commonly offered to a company like this
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Answers: is this market big, growing and survivable — and is the region ahead or behind?
Market summary · energy & utilities
Sector size & momentum
Companies in sector64,200
National growth+14.6%
North East+12.8%
New registrations (last 4 quarters)1,493live · all 8 SIC codes in the sector
5-year survival41.4%
This sector is growing more slowly in North East than the national average — expect tighter local competition.
New companies per quarter
Companies House · every incorporation with a SIC code in this sector (8 codes)
Growth & survival
How long companies last here
1-year survival91.0%
3-year survival56.8%
5-year survival41.4%
Of every 100 companies started in this sector, roughly 41 are still trading five years later. This company is past that point.
View methodology ONS Business Demography (reference baseline) · sector baseline, not this company
Local economy · North East
The market around it
Population2,762,746
Employment rate71.8%
Economic activity75.3%
Median weekly pay£692.10
Compare regions ONS · Nomis
Trends & outlook
Where the sector is heading
Growth trajectoryStrong upward — incorporations are accelerating year on year.
Regional concentrationModerately distributed; North East holds about 4% of UK activity.
Emerging locationsGrowth is more evenly spread across regions for this sector.
Sector momentumEstablished presence in the sector.
- 1North East is a high-density market for energy & utilities, with about 2,229 companies in the same industry.
- 2Formation is slower than the national average here (+12.8% vs +14.6%), suggesting a maturing local market.
- 3Around 309 new companies registered in this industry locally over the last year.
- 4Sector survival sits at 41% over five years — the benchmark for businesses in this classification.
View methodology Derived · ONS BPE sector growth + regional weighting
Answers: how crowded is this market, and where does this company sit against its peers?
Where this company sits · quick peer score for any seller
Score distribution
24 closest comparables
00–20
021–30
031–40
041–50
051–60
061–70
271–80
22 + this one81+
A quick score from register status and company age only, because that is all the peer list carries. To compare like with like, this company is placed on the same quick score (100) — not the full 71/100 at the top of the page. Treat it as a position, not a ranking.
Closest comparables · 2,229 in North East · 309 new in 12m
Peer companies
| Company | Incorporated | Location | Overall signal | Quick score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Gateway Gas Limited 09141508 · SIC 35220 | 22 Jul 2014 | North East | Active | 100 |
| L & G Utilities LTD 07327155 · SIC 35220 | 27 Jul 2010 | North East | Active | 100 |
| KD Utilities Limited 08812016 · SIC 35220 | 12 Dec 2013 | North East | Active | 100 |
| A.F.R Pipelines LTD 12862979 · SIC 35220 | 07 Sept 2020 | North East | Active | 89 |
| Good Energy Gas Limited 05501445 · SIC 35220 | 06 Jul 2005 | South West | Active | 100 |
| Unigas Limited 03432794 · SIC 35220 | 11 Sept 1997 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Ger Utilities LTD SC719994 · SIC 35220 | 17 Jan 2022 | Scotland | Active | 82 |
| L.P. Gas Limited 12057795 · SIC 35220 | 18 Jun 2019 | Wales | Active | 96 |
| Chiko Gas & Heating Services LTD 10149153 · SIC 35220 | 27 Apr 2016 | Yorkshire & the Humber | Active | 100 |
| Humbly Grove Energy Services Limited 05210198 · SIC 35220 | 19 Aug 2004 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Independent Pipelines Limited 02828692 · SIC 35220 | 21 Jun 1993 | East of England | Active | 100 |
| Phoenix Heating And Home Improvements LTD 09696910 · SIC 35220 | 21 Jul 2015 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Idbutt Consulting LTD 05438632 · SIC 35220 | 28 Apr 2005 | West Midlands | Active | 100 |
| D.G.Gas Services Limited 04954654 · SIC 35220 | 05 Nov 2003 | East Midlands | Active | 100 |
| A R Gas Engineers Limited 10935282 · SIC 35220 | 29 Aug 2017 | London | Active | 100 |
| G & M Utilities LTD SC710843 · SIC 35220 | 30 Sept 2021 | Scotland | Active | 83 |
| LCG Pipelines LTD 11311098 · SIC 35220 | 16 Apr 2018 | West Midlands | Active | 100 |
| British Gas Trading Limited 03078711 · SIC 35130 | 06 Jul 1995 | South East | Active | 100 |
| Trinity Hall Ad Limited 11501270 · SIC 35210 | 06 Aug 2018 | North West | Active | 100 |
| Russneft (UK) Limited 04328552 · SIC 35220 | 26 Nov 2001 | London | Active | 100 |
| Astwick Green Power Limited 14266192 · SIC 35110 | 01 Aug 2022 | London | Active | 79 |
| Jolo Energy Limited 10933640 · SIC 35210 | 25 Aug 2017 | London | Active | 100 |
| Cowdown Green Energy Limited 14380852 · SIC 35110 | 27 Sept 2022 | London | Active | 78 |
| Zarceus Energy Limited 10933414 · SIC 35210 | 25 Aug 2017 | London | Active | 100 |
Answers: what is formally on the public register — and what has not been filed yet?
Companies House · filing history
Timeline
- Accounts filedFull accounts14 Oct 2026
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates24 Mar 2026
- Accounts filedFull accounts19 Sept 2025
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates25 Mar 2025
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type group24 Dec 2024
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type group04 Jun 2024
- Confirmation statementConfirmation statement with no updates04 Apr 2024
- Ownership (PSC) changeChange to a person with significant control28 Nov 2023
- Accounts filedAccounts with accounts type group07 Jun 2023
- Director appointedAppoint person director company with name date03 May 2023
Showing the 10 most recent of 25 filings. Upgrade for the complete history.
Register record
Company details
- Company
- Equans FM Limited
- Number
- 00665702
- Registered office
- First Floor, Neon Q10 Quorum Business Park, Benton Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BU
- Incorporated
- 21 Jul 1960
- Type
- Private limited company
- Nature of business
- 35220 — SIC division 35; 35300 — SIC division 35; 43220 — Specialised construction; 81100 — Services to buildings & landscape
- Status
- Active
- Region
- North East · England
- Accounts
- Next due 30 Sept 2027
- Confirmation statement
- Next due 06 Apr 2027
Shared directors
Connected companies
Other companies run by the same directors are checked on paid plans — each appointment is a separate register lookup.
People & control
Who runs and owns it
36
MP
16 Jul 2022
ActiveGM
01 Feb 2023
ActiveLJ
27 Sept 2021
ActivePE
01 May 2023
ActiveBM
04 Jan 2005
DissolvedGR
29 Apr 1993
DissolvedGS
01 May 2015
DissolvedJC
07 Apr 2003
DissolvedJG
—
DissolvedTS
31 Mar 2014
DissolvedAD
01 May 2017
DissolvedBB
18 Jul 2013
DissolvedBB
28 Apr 2003
DissolvedBR
28 Apr 2014
DissolvedBM
01 Jan 2005
DissolvedBF
—
DissolvedCC
22 Sept 2011
DissolvedCG
28 Apr 2004
DissolvedDR
26 Jul 2008
DissolvedDD
29 Apr 1993
DissolvedEG
18 Jul 2013
DissolvedGR
29 Apr 1993
DissolvedGS
28 Apr 2003
DissolvedGS
31 Jan 2022
DissolvedHC
13 Oct 2010
DissolvedHC
13 Oct 2010
DissolvedHS
24 Jun 2019
DissolvedJC
—
DissolvedJC
01 Dec 2003
DissolvedJG
—
DissolvedLB
01 Mar 2022
DissolvedLN
01 Jan 2016
DissolvedMC
01 Apr 2020
DissolvedMP
28 Apr 2003
DissolvedOE
01 Jul 2005
DissolvedEHActive
A registered chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 23 Aug 2017
- Registered
- 24 Aug 2017
- Persons entitled
- Btmu (Europe) Limited as Security Trustee
A registered chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 30 Jan 2015
- Registered
- 13 Feb 2015
- Persons entitled
- Bp Exploration Operating Company Limited
A registered chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 10 Nov 2014
- Registered
- 14 Nov 2014
- Persons entitled
- Societe Generale Equipment Finance Limited (Assignee)
A registered chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 13 Dec 2013
- Registered
- 18 Dec 2013
- Persons entitled
- Societe Generale Equipment Finance Limited
A chargeoutstanding
- Created
- 02 Sept 2011
- Registered
- 16 Sept 2011
- Persons entitled
- Sg Equipment Finance Limited
Deed of depositfully-satisfied
- Created
- 14 Jan 2004
- Registered
- 29 Jan 2004
- Persons entitled
- Albany Park (Frimley) (No.1) Limited and Albany Park (Frimley) (No.2) Limited
Mortgage debenturefully-satisfied
- Created
- 21 Sept 1984
- Registered
- 27 Sept 1984
- Persons entitled
- National Westminster Bank PLC
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