A Message from Our Managing Director
This quarter has been a fantastic demonstration of the breadth and resilience of our business. We’ve secured key projects across education, healthcare, leisure and emergency services, while also making strategic progress within our maintenance division. It’s particularly encouraging to see repeat business from major clients and continued growth across both project and reactive service workstreams. A huge thank you to the team for delivering another strong period for Murray Building Services.
Andy Murray, Managing Director
New Wins
We’re pleased to report a strong quarter of new contract wins across the education, healthcare and leisure sectors, further reinforcing our reputation for delivering high‑quality building services solutions.
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- Southport ED Department (Client: D&G Builders) – £350K
- This healthcare facility project supports our continued growth in the public health arena.
- Acorn Children’s Home (Client: Warden Construction) – £ 100K
- A small care‑sector win, reinforcing our credentials for specialist building and services work in children’s care settings.
- Highfield Humanities College (Client: Eric Wright Construction) – £ 100K
- An interesting project with its own logistical challenges involving the replacement of a failing CHP unit in an operational environment.
- Chapel Road 3G Pitch & Changing Facility – value to be confirmed
- A refurbishment of a leisure facility which complements our growing sports & recreation sector presence.
- Hopwood Hall, Milnrow Chapel Conversion (Client: HH Smith) – £ 300K
- Another project secured in the heritage/specialist space, showcasing our flexibility and expertise beyond standard build works.
- Neville Road School, Stockport (Client: Copeland) – £ 250K
- An education‑sector project, to be coordinated and undertaken around term opening hours.
- Minor Works Package: Multiple projects at Tameside Hospital; Capalex gas modification; Cinnamon – various values
- Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service Framework (Client: HH Smith) – £ 150K
- Being selected to this framework is an excellent win for the MBS team, which will result in works spread across numerous sites within the Northwest.
- Manchester City F.C. White Boxes (Client: Dawnvale) – £2M
- A landmark win in the high‑performance leisure/elite‑sports market underscores our capacity for larger‑scale, premium projects.
Maintenance Division Update
It’s been a proactive and promising quarter for MBS Maintenance, with key developments including:
- LCC Reactive Plumbing Framework Secured
- From September 2025, MBS Maintenance will be part of Lancashire County Council’s reactive plumbing framework, further strengthening our position in public-sector service delivery.
- University of Lancashire Contract with Eric Wright FM
- We have been appointed as a key supplier on four major University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) buildings: John Fife, Summergrove, Victoria Mill and Sandygate Mill. This short-term contract, running from December 2025 to August 2026, is another vote of confidence from our long-standing client, Eric Wright FM.
Team Growth
- We’re pleased to welcome Connor Mullen to the MBS Maintenance team as a Commercial Plumber, supporting our planned and reactive works.
- We’re also investing in the future with the appointment of Jack Hulme, who has started an adult apprenticeship in Mechanical Services Maintenance Engineering through Salford College.
Reflections & What’s Ahead
This quarter’s results maintain our positive trajectory: from education through care, leisure, and public services, we’re broadening our sector exposure and strengthening relationships with major contractors.
What stands out:
- Our busy education‑sector pipeline is delivering new wins and reinforcing our presence in that market.
- The major win with Manchester City’s White Boxes marks a clear statement of scale and ambition.
- Achieving entry into the Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service framework opens both scale and credibility in public‑safety environments.
- Smaller‑value works continue to play a vital role in maintaining operational momentum and diversifying the business.
Challenges & focus areas:
- With larger projects, close attention to logistics, supply‑chain and programme coordination will be essential to maintain our high standards.
- As we engage across multiple sectors and clients, maintaining consistency of site delivery and communications remains a top priority.
- Ensuring our internal resources (skills, site teams, site supervision) are scaled appropriately will help deliver on our growth without compromising quality.
Looking ahead:
- We anticipate further breakthroughs in the leisure and public services markets in the coming quarter.
- Our education-sector activity remains strong: we’ll continue to leverage our expertise in school refurbishment, conversion, and improvement projects.
- Internally, we will continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to support this growth and maintain our delivery excellence.
If you would like to discuss any of the projects mentioned or explore how we can support your upcoming build/fit‑out or refurbishment needs, please get in touch.
