McGoff & Vickers (Fire & Security Sys) Ltd News

Ranger Fire and Security has strengthened its presence in the Irish market with the acquisition of Aqua Fire Prevention, a pioneering Dublin-based fire safety business and the latest to join the fast-growing Ranger Group. Founded in 1986, and with 35 years of experience, Aqua Fire Prevention has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, fully certified fire safety services to its more than 3,000 customers. Fire safety training services Aqua provides quality services to a...

Berrybridge Housing in Liverpool is part of The Riverside Group, the UK's foremost social purpose housing and regeneration company. McGoff & Vickers were selected to carry out the design and installation of the electrical, security and access control systems. Building Completion After carrying out a survey, McGoff & Vickers worked with the project consultant to realize the client's brief. Once the building was finished, their engineers tested the system and provided operational train...

The general construction market has experienced significant challenges during the global economic downturn. As a result, and in order to continue delivering the high-quality service customers in the North West have grown to expect, a decision was made to restructure the business. Strategic Acquisition Update The focus shifted to specialist installation services, including Fire Alarms, CCTV The company ceased trading out of its Bunhill Row office in May and sought new commercial partners to i...

McGoff & Vickers were employed to undertake a £1.2million refurbishment of the second floor of the company's Northcliffe House headquarters, which is used by the Metro newspaper and Associated Newspapers Media Group. Electrical Installation Complete McGoff & Vickers completed the electrical installation as detailed in the consultant's design specifications and drawings to CAT A and CAT B fit out standards. Within the same timescale, they undertook the infrastructure works...

The Local Education Authority is responsible for maintaining high-quality services in schools and educational facilities across the two boroughs. They provide structured network cabling and wireless solutions to all schools in the Blackburn & Darwen Borough. Network Solutions McGoff & Vickers respond to requests directly from schools or centrally to provide network services The client's requirements are generated from many sources within the borough. McGoff & Vickers respond to...

McGoff & Vickers were invited to assist the facilities management team in updating the security system throughout the whole Office of National Statistics building. They advised on the planning of the installation to overcome the difficulties of working in an occupied building. Flexible Working Solution They produced a programme which involved changing the working hours of their engineers Working in conjunction with the client's FM company, Interserve, they produced a programme which invol...

McGoff & Vickers Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of the head of the new Mechanical Services Department within the London Office McGoff & Vickers have traditionally sub contracted many of the mechanical elements of project management and we are confident in our new move to bring this expertise in house and under our direct control removing a further link in your supply chain. The London office currently turns over in excess of £M in mechanical services and the compan...

McGoff & Vickers have won a new framework agreement with The North West Collaborative Commercial Agency for the supply of Security Service to the NHS The NWCCA is the award-winning collaborative purchasing agency for NHS Trusts in the North West of England. Procurement Excellence The NWCCA has over the last five years helped Trusts maximise their massive purchasing power Dedicated to raising standards in procurement for the NHS in the region, the NWCCA has over the last five years helped...

Six-figure investment in infrastructure heralds’ bright future for McGoff & Vickers. A £10m building services firm that is one of the longest established companies on Merseyside has set out its strategy for expansion following a successful transition period in which it has made a substantial investment in its infrastructure. Core Competency Focus David Poole, director of Bootle-based McGoff & Vickers that also has offices in London, believes concentration on the company's...

The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust is an operational hub of a network of care, which operates across North London and Hertfordshire. A range of mechanical and electric installations, as part of a £1.4million refurbishment of three floors of this large NHS hospital have been carried out. Mechanical & Electrical Installation The project benefited from McGoff & Vickers considerable expertise and experience of working within the healthcare sector. The mechanical and electric...

McGoff & Vickers Ltd are delighted to announce the appointment of the Head of the new Mechanical Services Department within the London Office Mechanical Services Team expands McGoff & Vickers have traditionally sub-contracted many of the mechanical elements of project management and they are confident in their new move to bring this expertise in house and under their direct control, removing a further link in the supply chain. The London office currently turns over in excess of £...

During the current economic climate, McGoff & Vickers is experiencing notable growth of the customer base due to the outstanding service and excellent value for money. New customers are seeing improvements in service and cost savings up to 25% just by joining McGoff & Vickers in a seamless move from their previous service contracts. They have also been impressed with the experience of the engineering staff, who are dedicated to providing a personal, customer focused service.

Congratulations as McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security is awarded approved Contractor status with the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting. NICEIC is the UK's renowned voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry. It has been assessing the electrical competence of electricians for over fifty years and currently maintains a roll of over 26,000 registered contractors. Reliable Compliance Electricians registered with NICEIC are assessed on...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. Fire protection services North-West-based F&S business MGV has a h...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. High-quality fire protection services Founded in 1925, North...

Pierhead Housing has been providing good quality homes for people in real housing need across Merseyside since 1971. To provide a fully addressable 2 loop fire alarm system in substantial sheltered accommodation unit consisting of 31 flats and common areas. The system was to be designed, installed, and commissioned to Category Type L1 - BS5839:2005. The Process The client contacted the company very early in the conception stage of the project and asked to design a bespoke fire alarm system fo...

McGoff & Vickers have been picked to design and build the electrical, data and security systems for a new-build project housing a lecture theater, classrooms and catering facilities for the Faculty of Education, in line with the consultant's design brief. The project also included the design and build of external lighting in the landscaping of drives and pathways. Where possible, energy saving products were to be used, and it was necessary to comply with Part L of Building Regulations. Eff...