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Established UK Manufacturing Software Business For Sale

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, UK
Asking Price:
£200K - £500K Inventory / Stock included
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
£240,000

An opportunity to acquire an established UK-based manufacturing software business specialising in production traceability, batch control, inventory management, quality management and factory efficiency.

The business has developed its own comprehensive software platform, used by established food manufacturers across the UK to digitise production processes, improve traceability, reduce waste and enhance operational performance.

The platform includes production planning, batch and stock control, quality management, maintenance management (CMMS), production efficiency monitoring (OEE), dispatch management and ERP integration capabilities.

With an established customer base, recurring software support income and a proven track record of delivering solutions to major manufacturing organisations, the business provides an attractive opportunity for an existing software provider or strategic acquirer.

The business operates with a lean overhead structure and benefits from an established, cloud-based technology platform, providing opportunities to expand recurring revenue, introduce additional subscription services and grow its customer base.

The sale includes the proprietary software platform, intellectual property, existing customer relationships, associated business assets and an agreed handover period.

The current owner is seeking a full sale of the business to pursue other opportunities and is willing to provide a structured transition to ensure continuity for customers and the successful purchaser.

Further financial and operational information is available to genuinely interested parties following appropriate confidentiality arrangements.

Property Information

Living Accommodation:

NA

Location:

West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.

The business operates primarily through cloud-based infrastructure and can be managed remotely from anywhere in the UK. The operation is fully relocatable and is not dependent on its current geographical location.

Premises Details:

The business currently operates from office premises in Scotland under an informal occupancy arrangement, with no formal written lease.

No property is included in the sale. The business can be operated entirely remotely or integrated into an existing purchaser's premises, with minimal physical infrastructure requirements.

Size in square feet:
NA
Planning Consent:

NA

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

The business offers significant potential for growth, particularly under the ownership of an established software provider or technology group with dedicated sales, marketing and development resources.

Opportunities include:

  • Expanding the existing UK manufacturing customer base.
  • Increasing recurring subscription and support revenues.
  • Introducing additional software modules to existing customers.
  • Developing strategic partnerships with ERP providers and manufacturing technology businesses.
  • Expanding into international markets.
  • Increasing adoption of cloudbased manufacturing, quality management and maintenance solutions.

The proprietary platform is already developed and commercially deployed, providing a foundation for further growth without the need to build a new product from scratch.

A strategic purchaser could benefit from integrating the software into an existing product portfolio, leveraging established sales channels and operational infrastructure to accelerate expansion.

Competition / Market:

The business operates within the specialist manufacturing software market, providing solutions for production traceability, inventory management, quality assurance, maintenance and factory performance monitoring.

Competition includes established manufacturing execution system (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and traceability software providers.

The business differentiates itself through its modular software platform, industry-specific functionality, integration capabilities and ability to deliver tailored solutions for manufacturing environments.

Its established customer relationships and proven implementation experience provide a foundation for continued development within this specialist market.

Reasons for selling:

The owner is pursuing new professional opportunities and is seeking a full sale of the business.

Having successfully developed and established the software platform and customer base, the owner believes the business is well positioned for its next stage of growth under new ownership.

A structured handover period of up to three months can be provided to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for existing customers.

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.

The business provides cloud-based software services, with systems accessible 24/7. Customer support is provided in accordance with existing contractual service-level agreements, including arrangements for priority support outside standard office hours where applicable.

Employees:
1
Years established:
6

Other Information

Support & training:

The current owner is willing to provide a structured handover and training period following completion of the sale.

This can include comprehensive training on the proprietary software platform, technical architecture, hosting infrastructure, customer support procedures, existing integrations and ongoing operational requirements.

Full technical documentation, source code, system access procedures and relevant business records can be transferred as part of the acquisition, subject to agreed terms.

An initial transition period of up to three months is envisaged, with the scope and duration to be agreed with the purchaser.

The business is particularly suited to an established software provider with existing technical and customer support resources, allowing straightforward integration into its current operations.

Inventory / Stock value:
£5,000 - included in the asking price
Home based:
This business can be run from home