Victor Floorcare secures University of Glasgow cleaning machinery framework
Shrewsbury-based Victor Floorcare has secured a framework agreement with the University of Glasgow to supply, service and maintain floor cleaning machinery across its estate.
The two-year contract will see Victor provide equipment and ongoing support for buildings throughout the university, covering a wide range of environments including teaching spaces, laboratories, corridors and communal areas.
This latest agreement follows another major milestone for the company earlier this year, when Victor was appointed as a preferred supplier of cleaning machinery to Royal Mail sites across the UK.
Victor Floorcare has been manufacturing specialist floor cleaning machines in the UK since 1946, with a focus on durability, simplicity and long-term performance.
Managing Director Edward Blackledge said securing the agreement with one of the UK’s leading universities was a significant milestone for the business.
He said: “Educational environments present a unique challenge for cleaning teams, with a wide mix of floor types, high levels of daily footfall and the need to maintain safe, hygienic spaces for students and staff.
“To be selected by the University of Glasgow reflects the strength of our product range and our ability to support customers not just with machinery, but with long-term service and maintenance.”
Blackledge said the combination of equipment supply and ongoing support was increasingly important for large organisations managing complex estates.
He said: “Procurement teams are looking beyond the initial purchase and focusing on reliability, serviceability and lifetime value. A machine that is easy to maintain and backed by responsive support will always outperform one that is difficult to keep in operation.
“Our approach is to provide straightforward, robust machines alongside practical service packages that minimise downtime and keep cleaning teams working efficiently.”
He added that ease of use remains a key factor in ensuring consistent cleaning standards across large sites.
He said: “In environments such as universities, cleaning is carried out by teams working across different buildings and shifts. Equipment needs to be intuitive and dependable so that it can be used confidently by a wide range of operators.
“If machines are simple to use and maintain, they are far more likely to be used correctly and consistently, which ultimately leads to better results.”
Blackledge also highlighted the importance of British manufacturing in supporting long-term contracts of this nature.
“We design and manufacture our machines here in Shropshire, which gives us full control over quality and allows us to respond quickly to customer requirements,” he said.
“For organisations like the University of Glasgow, having confidence in both the equipment and the support behind it is essential. We look forward to developing a strong working relationship and supporting their facilities teams over the coming years.”