NG Bailey wins M&E services contract for University of Suffolk

NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent services and engineering business, has secured a seven-year contract to provide maintenance services to the University of Suffolk.

The contract will see NG Bailey providing a full range of mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance for the University of Suffolk’s main campus, located on the Ipswich Waterfront. 

The latest win builds on the company’s significant expertise in delivering facilities services in the education sector, with NG Bailey providing ongoing maintenance and repairs, as well as supporting new projects across the University’s 18,000m2 of lecture halls, laboratories, offices, catering and student breakout rooms and social spaces.

The contract will be managed by a local team with extensive knowledge of providing M&E services for educational facilities, with plans to bring fresh talent onto the project from the business’ apprenticeship programme and graduate scheme. 

Sarah Hotchen, Managing Director at NG Bailey Facilities Services, said: “Our Services division has a long track-record of engineering excellence and intelligent building management in the education sector, and we’re delighted to be expanding our capabilities further in this area.

“The University of Suffolk is a dynamic workplace, with an emphasis on sustainability which aligns with our own values at NG Bailey. We’re excited to embark on this journey to contribute to the growth and success of the University, aiding it in achieving its own long-term vision and strategies as a socially responsible institution.” 

Nigel Lucker, Director of Estate and Facilities, at University of Suffolk, commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with NG Bailey as our mechanical and electrical service partner. Our Estate Strategy aims to fulfil our vision that whatever our students’ study with us, they will do it in state-of-the-art surroundings. We maintain exceptional spaces and create a more sustainable future through working with our partners, and the team at NG Bailey have shown they share our vision and values that will support our overall aims. 

“Over the past five years, we have invested across our campus to create environments that showcase the latest teaching methods and support our students to achieve great things. We are delighted to have a partner that understands who we are, and how we wish to enhance the staff and student experience, walking alongside us as we create and maintain exceptional buildings.”