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EIC, the national building services provider, has secured three new contracts for its Midlands-based engineering teams which, combined, will be worth in excess of £5.5m. The three mechanical and electrical installation projects are all being managed from the company’s Alcester headquarters and sees the firm working with some of the UK’s biggest main contractors.

The mechanical and electrical specialist has commenced a £3.3m contract for international medical equipment experts Stryker, to deliver the full service installation for their new build office and storage facility at Newbury. The scheme, designed by ESA Architects and delivered in conjunction with main contractor VolkerFitzpatrick, is set to complete this summer.

EIC engineers are also on site providing the £1.1m mechanical and electrical installation requirements of the new build Hodge Hill Primary Care Centre in Birmingham on behalf of NHS Birmingham East and North, and its partners Birmingham and Solihull (BaS) Lift Co and Prime Plc. Appointed by Kier Moss, which is heading construction of the three-storey, 2,742m2 facility, EIC is responsible for the lighting, heating and ventilation, fire alarm, CCTV, public address system and other related services. Due to infection control considerations, all products and services will be HTM compliant.

Finally, the £1.1m contract for M&E installation at the new Wolverhampton Interchange has also been started by EIC. The construction of the new bus and train station is being undertaken by BAM construction, with whom EIC has a longstanding relationship, and will see engineers working closely with construction teams to ensure the successful completion of this much anticipated project for Wolverhampton City Council and Neptune Developments.

Ian Lyall, joint managing director of EIC, said these three latest contracts demonstrate the breadth and depth of expertise within the company. He said: “We are fortunate to have an extremely skilled and experienced team of engineers and project managers who have a track record in working with clients across all sectors. This puts us in a good position when it comes to tendering for new contracts as we can demonstrate strength and successful delivery of prior projects. We are pleased to have secured these three recent appointments by the Alcester team, and look forward to their successful delivery over the coming months.”

National building services provider, EIC, has won a £1m mechanical and electrical contract at Nuffield Health Hospital in Tunbridge Wells.

The Midlands-based contractor will be renewing and upgrading the mechanical and electrical services at the hospital as it undergoes a multi-million pound refurbishment. This win comes after EIC’s successful completion of a contract to refurbish the boiler house at the hospital last year.

EIC will be working alongside main contractor ISG Jackson, and the contract will be carried out in phases so the hospital can remain operational throughout, causing minimum disruption to patients and staff during the 49-week programme.

John Harris, EIC contracts director, said: “We are delighted to be making a return visit to Nuffield Hospital and to be a part of this exciting project. Investment in the healthcare sector has proved more robust than some other areas of the market as state of the art equipment and up-to-date systems are vital for their day-to-day operations. The private sector in particular has been keen to invest in its facilities, reflecting its strong customer focused approach to service delivery.

“With almost 40 years’ experience in the health sector, EIC is well placed to help healthcare customers make the most of their investment. We have the knowledge and expertise to anticipate our clients’ requirements, undertaking work which offers best whole life value and maximises cost savings.”

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital originally opened in 1968 from funds raised by the local community and has established itself as a leading private healthcare provider in the region. The refurbishment, which commenced late last year is designed to improve the look and feel of the hospital and enhance the patient experience.

EIC’s past experience in the health sector includes work for NHS Trusts, Nuffield Health, Mercury Healthcare, BUPA, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Trinity Health. More recently, EIC has carried out work for the New Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, Southampton General Hospital and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.