Online Auction: Contents of Electrical & ME Services Company, Printing Equipment & Other General Goods
Sale to include:
Electrical Contractor Equipment
FLIR thermal imaging camera kit
Cable drum jacks, dispensers and installation equipment
Air-conditioning units, transformers and electrical
testing tools
Pipe bending equipment and accessories
Power Tools & Site Equipment
Makita, DeWalt, Bosch and Titan power tools
Saws, drills, routers, sanders and planers
Podium steps, work tables and saw horses
Armorgard tool storage and accessories
Electrical Stock
Ventilation equipment, industrial fans and lighting
Cables, switchgear, controllers and electrical consumables
IT Equipment
Dell curved monitors and assorted displays
Apple MacBook and Dell Latitude laptops
Printing Equipment
Epson, Mimaki, Xerox and Magicard printers
Binders, laminators and associated equipment
VIEW AUCTION
OPEN VIEWING: 9am-4pm Wednesday 22nd July 2026 and 9am-1pm Thursday 23rd July 2026
LOCATION: Orpington, Kent BR5 3QW
Designed to address common frustrations with online liquidation auctions, Bid STOCS combines detailed grading, manifested lots and upfront pricing.
STOCS, the UK re-commerce startup built to route surplus stock to primary demand, is set to launch Bid STOCS. A rolling online auction platform dedicated to professionally graded liquidation stock, surplus retail stock and curated clearance lots.
Every lot will open at £2, with no reserve and a single, transparent all-in price with no buyer's premium added later at checkout and a 14 day buyer protection policy.
The Bid STOCS platform is built as a direct response to thousands of bidder reviews identifying the same recurring reviews across UK online auctions: inconsistent lot descriptions, ungraded, untested stock and added fees at checkout.
“Buying liquidation stock at auction has meant too much risk for too long - unclear fees, unreliable descriptions and no confidence in what arrives. We built Bid STOCS to remove that lottery entirely.
Sheldon Miller Founder
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Every lot listed on Bid STOCS - whether a single retail return or a multi-item box lot - is professionally graded, accurately described and photographed before listing. Box lots are fully manifested, so buyers know the contents and the genuine market value of what they are bidding on. Only functional items are listed. Auctions run continuously with daily lot releases, so there is always active stock to bid on.
STOCS was founded by Sheldon Miller, formerly BD Board Director at John Pye Auctions for over two decades and co-founder of the Nationwide Disposals
Agency, the consortium of leading UK independent auction houses formed to serve large national retail instructions.
"Buying liquidation stock at auction has meant too much risk for too long - unclear fees, unreliable descriptions, and no confidence in what arrives. We built Bid STOCS to remove that lottery entirely. We are confident enough in our grading process and lot curation to back every purchase with a 14-day buyer protection policy." said Sheldon Miller.
"The project team working on Bid STOCS have done a firstrate job building a pioneering proprietary platformdelivered and shipped in under six months. We look forward to driving further platform progress to provide the best-in-class online auction experience." he added.
Bid STOCS advances the wider STOCS mission to harness data to match surplus stock to primary demand. By giving retail returns and liquidation stock a transparent, liquid route back to market, the platform helps retailers recover value while giving buyers genuine bargains - reducing waste and keeping usable goods out of landfill.
Availability
Bid STOCS goes live in August 2026 at bid.stocs.com. Users can register interest now, with a chance to win a 100” smart TV. Bid STOCS will get in touch as soon as full registration opens. Lots are added continuously, with new stock and “ending soon” lots listed daily.
Contents of Dream Vendors Ltd.
Full bed & mattress manufacturing facility on behalf of the Liquidators
ONE RECORD. EVERY STEP. From the field to the seller’s payout.
Capture a lot once on your mobile and let BidHarvest® take care of everything that follows.
Create contracts, collect signatures, catalogue lots and launch them into live or timed auctions from wherever you are. One record flows through every stage of the auction process, eliminating duplicate entry, reducing errors and getting your auctions online faster.
Why BidHarvest®?
Capture lots anywhere using your mobile device
Live and timed auctions on a single platform
DVLA, HPI and what3words integrations
Automated invoicing, statements and seller payments
Buyer and seller self-service portals
Complete audit trail for every lot
See how BidHarvest® works with your own auction process. We’ll walk you through mobile capture, cataloguing, auctions and post-sale administration, answering your questions along the way. Discover how one record can transform your entire workflow. Visit us at: www.bidharvest.com
Andy Thompson, National Director of Auctions at BTG Eddisons, discusses how technology, transparency and changing buyer behaviour are reshaping the property auction market.
The world of property auctions has changed dramatically from its traditional in-room roots. Especially since the pandemic, its popularity has grown significantly with both buyers and sellers in the residential and commercial property spaces thanks to the speed, certainty and transparency that it offers.
How Have Auctions Evolved?
The supercharging of digital auctions has seen a growth in popularity as people see beyond the method being only for difficult to sell, unusual or dilapidated stock.
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The evolution of property auctions now means that more people than ever can benefit from the speed, transparency and security of sale than ever before.
Andy Thompson National Director of Auctions
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According to our analysis of Essential Information Group data, the number of total auction sales in 2024 was 90% higher than in 2020. In addition, the number of sales in 2024 through live stream auctions grew by 174% compared to 2020, while online sales grew 99% andin roomsales declined by 27% in the same period. The data also shows that while in 2019 in-room auctions accounted for 96% of the total sales, by 2024 the proportion was only 9%.
Online property auctions, which present lots for buyers to bid on through a digital platform, have grown in popularity as they are easy to access anywhere and provide a quick to set up route for real estate businesses to provide an auctions service on a regular basis. Like a traditional auction, the sale is complete when the countdown ends, providing the security and speed of sale that is desired.
A balance between the in-room and digital worlds, livestream auctions have proven to be popular as well. Largely driven by necessity in the pandemic, this variation combines a live feed of the auctioneer on the rostrum with the ability to bid online, giving buyers the access to the auctioneers knowledge of the lots and creating an atmosphere of competition akin to the in-person experience.
By leveraging digital channels to offer a remote option, more flexibility has been afforded to buyers to access auctions without needing to travel or take time away from other commitments. Catalogues now have a varied array of residential and commercial property across the UK and can provide bidders, from first time buyers to experienced commercial developers, with the potential to find a potential opportunity where they may not have considered looking.
For sellers this means there is a more varied pool of buyers who are committed to purchasing, which in turn delivers more certainty of sale. The element of competition it brings can also in turn result in higher values achieved, an extra bonus for sellers.
Balancing Human Connection with Technology Advancements
Beyond the advent of live streamed auctions, a number of other tools are helping to enhance auctions. Companies such as Docuwise for instance use AI for legal pack
summarisation, which condense complex documents into clear buyer-friendly insights, give more confidence to prospective buyers, particularly ones who are newer to auctions.
Targeted marketing and segmentation tools that use AI can also help to match specific properties to the right buyers, giving more security of sale and confidence to buyers.
Predictive analytics powered by AI also deliver valuations support and sales price forecasts based on historic data. This not only helps to better plan and predict the direction of a property market, but to standardise and level the playing field with valuation delivering further confidence for buyers and sellers.
AI is also playing a key role in anti-money laundering and fraud detection. By flagging anomalies in ID checks or legal documents, AI is enhancing the ability of property professionals to identify illegal activity at the outset, further improving confidence and trust in the auction process.
We have to remember that while they may enhance auctions, implementing new digital and AI tools cannot completely replace the expert role that agents and auctioneers have with their buyers and sellers. The human connection and expertise that estate agents and auctioneers provide as they advise sellers and buyers on the best route for their property will deliver the best outcome for all parties.
Focus on transparency for buyers, particularly consumers who are new to the world, is key for keeping confidence
About BTG Eddisons
in auctions high as popularity grows. This means clearly communicating fees in legal packs, ensuring clients understand the process and its obligations and strategically implementing digital and AI tools to benefit buyers and sellers alongside the human-centric expertise and communication that cannot be replaced.
How Does This Benefit The Market?
The evolution of property auctions now means that more people than ever can benefit from the speed, transparency and security of sale than ever before. While delays in the private treaty market have proven costly and caused a drop in confidence, the auction route has prevailed by focusing on providing information upfront and producing committed buyers and sellers.
It isn’t just a popular route for residential property. Businesses have long used auctions as a means of quickly unlocking value from property. However, we are seeing more and more that auctions can be a strategic tool to both rationalise property within an organisation’s portfolio that could be put to better use by another owner, or as a source of opportunities to develop new sites as a buyer. Working in collaboration with other services within BTG, auctions are being deployed as a strategic tool for the businesses we work with to provide means for investment, evolution, recovery or sustainable growth.
As auctions develop further, auctioneers and real estate agents will continue to prioritise transparency and providing expertise to ensure property owners, developers, homebuyers and businesses can leverage this strategic tool to unlock value quickly.
BTG Eddisons Property Auctions is a leading property and asset consultancy delivering practical, resultsdriven advice across commercial, industrial and public sectors.
With more than 550 professionals across 35 UK offices, the firm combines national scale with strong local market knowledge, supporting clients through regional hubs including Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Nottingham and Dublin.
With a heritage dating back to the 1800s, BTG Eddisons continues to evolve while maintaining a clientfocused approach built on expertise and delivery.
ONLINE PLANT & MACHINERY AUCTION
On Behalf of various Finance Houses and Insolvency Practitioners, an online public auction of plant and machinery.
Assets to include:
2008 Linde R14S Reach Truck & Charging Station
Mitsubishi FG20CN Counterbalance Forklift
Barudan BEKT Single Head 15-Needle Embroidery Machine & Xpress Heat Press Machine
Barudan BEVY-Z15080 S/N 3113148 Eight Head Embroidery Machine
Nissan 15 Electric Model Inil 150 1.5 Ton Counterbalance Forklift
Bidding Ends: Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 3pm (UK Time)
· Burton-on-Trent, UK -Viewing by appointment only
·DMG Gildemeister CTX310 CNC Lathe with GE Fanuc Series 21i-T CNC Control, 12 Position Tool Turret, Collet Chuck, Hydrafeed Multifeed 3 - 80N Barfeeder.
·Filtermist FX3000 Oil Mist Filter
·DMG Gildemeister CTX310 CNC Lathe with GE Fanuc Series 21i-T CNC Control
·Citizen Cincom C16 VT Sliding Head CNC Lathe with Mitsubishi Meldas 635 CNC Control (2004)
·Nakamura - Tome TMC - 15 CNC Lathe with Nakamura - Tome Fanuc CNC Control
·Hardinge Conquest GT Super Precision CNC Platten Lathe
·Feeler Series II High Accuracy Lathe, Model FTL - 618E1 with Anilam Wizard Lathe Series 2 Axis DRO
·Bridgeport VMC 600 XP Vertical Machining Centre (2002)
·Nakamura - Tome TMC - 15 CNC Lathe
For many businesses, every purchasing decision comes down to one question: will it deliver value without putting unnecessary pressure on cash flow?
uying second-hand assets has long been a practical way for businesses to reduce costs, but in today's economic climate, it can also play an important role in protecting cash flow and supporting long-term growth.
David Tannock, Personal and Business Debt Adviser at Scotland Debt Solutions, explains why purchasing pre-owned equipment, particularly through auctions, can help businesses invest wisely while keeping finances on a stable footing.
Keeping Cash in the Business
Whether you're replacing ageing machinery, expanding a fleet or investing in new equipment, buying brand new isn't always the best option. The second-hand market has become an increasingly attractive route for businesses looking to grow while keeping costs under control.
Buying used equipment, particularly through auctions, allows companies to secure the assets they need at a significantly lower cost than buying new. That means more cash remains in the business to cover day-to-day expenses, invest elsewhere or simply provide a valuable financial cushion.
For businesses operating in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, engineering and transport, the savings can be substantial. Refurbished or well-maintained machinery regularly sells for a fraction of its original price, making it possible to upgrade equipment without taking on unnecessary financial strain.
Reducing Financial Commitments
Reducing the need for finance is another major advantage. While asset finance can be an effective way to spread costs, it also creates ongoing repayment commitments that can become difficult to manage if trading conditions change. Purchasing second-hand equipment outright, or borrowing less to acquire it, gives businesses greater flexibility and fewer fixed monthly outgoings.
Better Long-Term Value
There's also the question of depreciation. New equipment typically loses a significant proportion of its value during the first year of ownership. Buying used means someone else has already absorbed that initial loss, helping businesses achieve a stronger return on investment and retain more value should they decide to sell or upgrade in the future.
Why Auctions Stand Out
For many buyers, auctions provide one of the most accessible routes into the second-hand market. Commercial auctions offer everything from manufacturing machinery and vehicles to catering
equipment, IT assets and specialist plant. They also present opportunities to purchase nearlynew assets released through company restructures, surplus stock sales or insolvency proceedings, often at highly competitive prices.
The competitive nature of auctions also gives buyers a clear view of market value, helping businesses make informed purchasing decisions while accessing equipment that may otherwise be out of reach.
Supporting Sustainable Growth
Buying second-hand doesn't just make financial sense, it also supports a more sustainable way of doing business. Extending the life of quality equipment reduces waste, keeps valuable assets in use and contributes to the circular economy.
With careful research and planning, buying used can help businesses protect cash flow, invest with confidence and grow without unnecessary financial pressure.
MUA are the chosen auc�on house for maximising asset residuals while minimising costs. We provide commercial solu�ons whether it is a single item or an en�re business asset register with an enviable reputa�on providing advice, insight and valua�ons to Insolvency Prac��oners, Financial Ins�tu�ons and Private Clients.
Buying with MUA
There’s nothing complicated about buying at MUA. We like to keep things straigh�orward and make every effort to offer our customers what they are looking for in price, choice and convenience.
Selling with MUA
Using a professional saves you �me and money in the long run, and gets you the best result. Selling at MUA means we take care of everything. You have less hassle, and be�er returns. When selling with MUA, we provide an all-inclusive service. There are no hidden costs, no charges for marke�ng and no charges for appraisals.
We hold over 1000 auc�ons annually across the UK and Ireland, covering a wide range of sectors from cars and vans to agricultural and plant machinery, to engineering and woodworking across the UK and Ireland.
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We’re planning upcoming issues around the stories, expertise and knowledge that help buyers and sellers navigate the auction market.
The story behind the sale
Factory closures, fleet renewals, farm dispersals, restructures and surplus stock.
Buying assets with confidence
Inspections, condition reports, due diligence and how to assess assets before bidding.
Understanding asset value
Market pricing, sale results, buyer demand and the factors influencing asset values.
Moving assets post-sale
Transport, logistics, loading and the practicalities of moving larger or complex items.
How AI is changing the auction landscape
How AI is shaping marketing, cataloguing, valutations, customer service and auction operations.
The future of auctions
Industry trends, evolving buyer expectations and what could shape auctions in 2027 and beyond.
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