Construction specialist closes after more than five decades in business

A HULL construction specialist which has been in business for more than 50 years has closed after filing a notice to appoint administrators.

- By COREENA FORD

Tucker Mechanical and Electrical Building Services - first launched in 1973 as Neville Tucker Heating Ltd - has been involved in projects large and small across the UK, operating from its main base in Sutton Fields Industrial Estate in Hull.

Now, however, those offices have closed following the filing of an administration notice.

Last month, a winding up petition was also filed against the business by a Welsh recruitment company. The business, which also has bases in Birmingham and in Gateshead, had around 66 members of staff according to most recent accounts.

The move comes despite the firm's involvement in a number of high-profile projects around the UK, including major schemes in the region at Hull Royal Infirmary, and for the Humberside Fire and Police operations building at Melton. Tucker M&E also secured a £20m project to deliver the mechanical and engineering design and build for the Siemens Gamesa blade factory expansion in Hull, having been appointed as the most competitive bid for the job.