Cambs Compressors is delighted to announce the successful retention of a major service contract with Anglia Growing Partnership at their Holbeach, Norfolk site — a long-standing client whose operations are critical to the UK’s fresh produce supply chain.

As with many large organisations, Anglia Growing Partnership periodically reviews and retenders its service agreements to ensure best value. This tender coincided with a period of significant site expansion to meet growing production demands, meaning the specification also required additional compressed air capacity and pipework to serve the new facilities.

About Anglia Growing Partnership

Operating 24 hours a day, the Holbeach site processes, packs and distributes fresh produce to major retailers. In such a continuous production environment, compressed air is an essential utility — driving machinery, powering control systems and maintaining consistent output. Any unplanned downtime can have an immediate and costly impact on operations, making preventative maintenance and system reliability absolute priorities.

The Tender Process

Despite being the incumbent service provider, Cambs Compressors faced fierce competition from other national and regional suppliers. The evaluation focused on:

• Servicing Costs: Cambs Compressors was able to present a highly competitive and cost-effective maintenance plan, proving the long-term value of its service.
• Energy Efficiency: A key component of the Cambs solution was the integration of two new Avelair compressors and a state-of-the-art controller. This system was designed to optimise the existing compressed air estate, leading to significant energy savings across the expanded site.
• System Redundancy: The proposed system incorporated a high level of redundancy, ensuring that the critical 24-hour operations would not be impacted by a single component failure. The new setup provides built-in backup capacity, offering peace of mind and resilience against unplanned downtime.
• Warranties: The new equipment was backed by comprehensive warranties, providing an additional layer of security and demonstrating confidence in the quality of the products supplied.
• Responsiveness: Cambs Compressors’ proven track record of rapid and effective responsiveness to issues was a major advantage. This established reputation for reliability was a crucial factor in securing the contract.

The Cambs Solution

Cambs Compressors’ winning proposal combined cost-effective servicing with a system upgrade designed for performance and resilience. The solution incorporated two new Avelair compressors and an intelligent controller integrated with the existing compressor estate.

This configuration optimises load-sharing across the site, reducing energy consumption while ensuring there is sufficient redundancy to maintain operations in the event of a unit failure. The upgraded pipework was designed to maximise air flow efficiency and support future expansion, aligning with the site’s growth trajectory.

Outcome

By focusing on efficiency, reliability and rapid support, Cambs Compressors not only retained the service contract but also enhanced the compressed air infrastructure to support Anglia Growing Partnership’s 24/7 operations. The result is a robust, energy-efficient system with the capacity and flexibility to power production well into the future.