Sectors & Services
Education
Raise vital capital by selling your surplus equipment.
Every school, college and university has assets they no longer use, whether from a merger, refurbishment, department closure, curriculum change, or a build-up of storage over the years. This surplus ties up significant capital and takes up valuable space.
We help you see that surplus differently. With a tailored Surplus Strategy™, we turn redundant equipment into business momentum, generating unexpected revenue for reinvestment. Having generated over £3,000,000 in cash flow for over 120 education partners and saved over £1,000,000 in clearance fees, we provide a proven route to recovery that supports your students’ future and your sustainability goals.
What surplus looks like
We partner with schools, colleges and universities to unlock value across the whole curriculum.
Catering & kitchens: Professional ovens, refrigeration, and service counters
Engineering & technical: CNC machines, lathes, welders, and workshop equipment
Gym & fitness: Strength machines, cardio suites, and studio kit
Construction & trade: Woodworking tools, plumbing assets, and electrical kits
Broadcast & media: Film studio equipment, AV gear, and IT suites
Specialist assets: Motor vehicles, agricultural machinery, and laboratory equipment
Seen by the right buyers
NCM auctions attract thousands of active, motivated buyers every week.
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400,000+ registered buyers
Across the UK and internationally.
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Live/online auctions & private treaty
We find the route that delivers the best outcome.
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Dealers, trade and end-users
Actively sourcing surplus stock.
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Targeted marketing
Making your surplus impossible to miss.
Case studies
Real businesses, colleges, councils, and organisations turning surplus into value.
Why NCM
We handle the complexity so you can stay focused on what comes next.
Maximum financial returns
Education partners typically earn £25,000 – £150,000 per auction
Experts at any scale
from single units to multi-acre facilities
A specialist account manager
who keeps everything running smoothly
End-to-end management
from valuation to buyer collections
Fast, secure payment
and complete transparency
Minimum disruption
to your people, sites and operations
