The five-year deal with the Bedfordshire-based university includes the maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning units, refrigeration and building management controls across a mix of 260 old and new buildings.
BAM FM鈥檚 energy division 鈥� BAM Energy 鈥� will also support the university鈥檚 energy management team to achieve its target of 5% year-on-year reduction in energy consumption.
Kevin Drew, mechanical engineer at Cranfield University鈥檚 facilities department, said: 鈥淲e felt that BAM FM offered the best solutions after giving a precise understanding of the tender documentation at their presentation.鈥�
The contract includes provision for electric vehicles for use by the site-based maintenance team. An energy manager will work with the client to implement energy-reduction measures that will contribute towards the estate鈥檚 efficiency targets.
BAM FM managing director Louise Williamson said: 鈥淎s part of Cranfield University鈥檚 alumni, I am delighted both on a personal and professional level that BAM FM has been appointed following a competitive tender process. Our strategy is to expand our presence in the higher education sector and we look forward to developing our experience in partnership with Cranfield University.鈥�
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