Saltire Facilities Management, one of Scotland’s foremost central heating and electrical services providers, has been appointed to a Falkirk Council framework to provide gas boiler maintenance and annual servicing at council house properties throughout the area.

Saltire was established 20 years ago, and has since become a trusted partner to more than 30 public sector organisations including housing associations, social landlords, and councils. The company, which offers a multi-trades service and employs more than 300 people across Central Scotland, currently provides services to tenants in more than 120,000 homes across Scotland and North West England.

This appointment is the most recent award in a relationship between Falkirk Council, and United Capital group companies, Saltire Facilities Management, and sister company McGill. Main contractor McGill, which is based in Dundee and North Lanarkshire, is currently delivering two separate multi-trades contracts on behalf of Falkirk Council. This framework is set to run until 2026, and is valued at £4.5million.

Speaking of the appointment, Service Delivery Director Natalie Milne, commented “Saltire Facilities Management has become the go-to contractor for public sector organisations right across the country, and this partnership with Falkirk Council is another step in that direction.

One of the key considerations for Falkirk Council was the need to develop close working relationships with their suppliers, and our ability to build partnerships, such as with North Lanarkshire Council, is what sets us apart from other companies.

We are now working with more public sector bodies than ever before, as many have started to shift their focus to decarbonising their housing stock and meeting their net-zero carbon goals. We are delighted to be appointed to this framework with Falkirk Council, and look forward to building a strong partnership with them over the next few years.”