Uni Smart Solutions becomes Sustainability West Midlands member.

Uni Smart Solutions becomes Sustainability West Midlands member

Uni Smart Solutions has officially become a member of Sustainability West Midlands (SWM), signalling a new phase of collaboration to support the region’s journey to net-zero carbon.

As part of SWM’s cross-sector network of over 200 organisations, Uni Smart Solutions will now benefit from enhanced access to regional sustainability initiatives, peer networks, funding opportunities and elevated visibility across SWM’s communications channels.

Why the membership matters — and how it supports Uni Smart Solutions’ offering

  • Greater reach and credibility: Being part of SWM associates Uni Smart Solutions with a respected sustainability organisation driving the West Midlands’ transition to net zero.
  • Access to networks & collaboration: SWM facilitates networking, referrals, shared learning and collaboration across public, private and third-sector organisations. For Uni Smart Solutions, this opens the door to partnerships and contracts with councils, institutions and commercial property owners looking to meet sustainability goals.
  • Support for scaling & funding: SWM provides industry insights, access to funding, and opportunities to engage in regional sustainability programmes.
  • Promotion & visibility: As a SWM member, Uni Smart Solutions will feature in the organisation’s communications, newsletters and member directory, providing a platform to showcase our smart-building technology and managed services to a wider sustainability-focused audience.

What Uni Smart Solutions brings to SWM — and the region

In joining SWM, Uni Smart Solutions commits to “introducing a new model of self-funded energy reduction through IoT-enabled smart building technology.” This managed, OPEX-based approach removes the need for capital expenditure — making it easier for organisations of all sizes to adopt sustainable building solutions quickly and at scale.

By aligning with SWM’s regional sustainability agenda — including the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 — Uni Smart Solutions’ offerings help bring real-world carbon and energy savings to buildings across the West Midlands.

What this means for customers and stakeholders

For customers, whether public institutions, commercial property owners or private organisations, Uni Smart Solutions’ SWM membership provides assurance that the smart-building services they adopt are not just about operational efficiency, but are part of a broader, region-wide sustainability commitment.

For stakeholders and partners, this affiliation signals that Uni Smart Solutions is plugged into regional sustainability networks, funding channels and collaborative opportunities — which can accelerate deployment, ensure compliance with local sustainability policies, and increase access to potential funding and support.

Find out how you can start your sustainability journey with us

Contact Us

Uni Smart partnership with Siemens Financial Services

Uni Smart partnership with Siemens Financial Services

Uni Smart Solutions is a managed service provider for sustainable buildings. Uni Smart offers integrated finance as part of its service, to allow affordable investment. Working with Siemens Financial Services (SFS) to offer public and private sector institutions the opportunity to tackle their ambitious environmental targets:

  • Reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions
  • Lower long-term operational and maintenance costs
  • Support sustainability and net-zero targets

To achieve these targets public and private sector institutions often have significant challenges to overcome

  • Limited capital budgets – Large upfront investment for lighting upgrades is not feasible within existing capital expenditure constraints.
  • Aging infrastructure – Existing older systems were inefficient, costly to maintain, and lack intelligent controls.
  • Pressure to demonstrate value for money – Any solution needs to show clear financial savings and predictable costs over time.
  • Risk aversion – Require a low-risk approach that avoids performance uncertainty and unplanned expenses.

Uni Smart partners with Siemens Financial Services (SFS), to provide funding for all the Uni Smart Solutions EcoPulse suite of Intelligent Solutions

EcoPulse Smart Metering
EcoPulse Smart Emergency Lighting
EcoPulse Smart Air Quality
EcoPulse Smart Network
EcoPulse Smart Occupancy

EcoPulse Smart Digital Twin
EcoPulse Smart Lighting
EcoPulse Smart Asset Tracking
EcoPulse Smart Legionella Compliance

SFS provides a master lease facility as there will be several installations across a building or site. This means the customer can draw down for each installation, rather than applying for a new lease each time, ensuring no delays.

How the Model Works

  • Siemens Leasing provides a tailored finance package, spreading the cost of the project over an agreed term.

 

  • The financing structure aligns repayments with the energy savings generated, enabling the project to be cash-flow neutral from day one.
Man using a tablet to view a graph

The Benefits

  • Zero upfront capital cost – Projects are delivered with no initial financial outlay, removing a financial barrier for transition to sustainability.
  • Immediate energy savings – Reduced electricity consumption leads to lower utility bills from day one.
  • Predictable costs – Fixed, manageable monthly payments replace unpredictable maintenance and energy expenses.
  • Improved environment – Enhanced comfort, visibility, and wellbeing for users as the Smart technology can be programmed and adjusted as per the users requirements
  • Sustainability impact – Significant reductions in carbon emissions to support environmental commitments.
  • Visibility of data – Utilising smart technology enables customers to understand how their buildings are being used and make data driven decisions to make further savings.

The Outcome

Through the collaboration between Uni Smart Solutions and Siemens Leasing, private and public sector customers can

  • modernise without capital constraints
  • achieving measurable energy savings
  • improve building performance
  • achieve long-term financial certainty

This partnership model demonstrates how smart technology combined with innovative financing can remove traditional barriers and accelerate sustainability projects.

Find out more about Uni Smart’s partnership with Siemens Financial Services by clicking the link below

https://www.siemens.com/uk/en/products/financing/customer-stories/uni-smart-and-halesowen.html 

Discover how you can remove financial barriers to sustainability

Contact Us

Uni Smart Solutions has joined the Crown Commercial Service Purchase System

Handshake between two people

Uni Smart Solutions has joined the Crown Commercial Service Purchase System

Uni Smart Solutions is now a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Purchase System, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and its commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to public sector organisations across the UK.

The Crown Commercial Service is one of the largest public procurement organisations in Europe, supporting thousands of government bodies—including central government departments, local authorities, NHS trusts, education providers, and other public sector institutions.  Registration to the framework demonstrates that Uni Smart Solutions meets the high standards required for service quality, financial stability, compliance, and value for money.

Enhancing Procurement Efficiency for Public Sector Buyers

Being listed as a supplier on the CCS Purchasing System allows public sector buyers to procure goods and services from Uni Smart Solutions quickly and efficiently, without navigating lengthy tendering processes. This system is designed specifically to streamline purchasing for items and services under designated value thresholds, helping organisations reduce administrative time and secure rapid delivery of essential solutions.

For customers, the benefits include:

  • Faster purchasing cycles due to simplified procurement routes
  • Assurance of supplier reliability, compliance, and proven capability
  • Transparent pricing and value-focused offerings
  • Alignment with government procurement standards and frameworks

Commitment to Quality and Innovation

Uni Smart Solutions’ approval reflects its dedication to providing innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of public sector organisations. The company’s service portfolio—ranging from smart workplace and operational technologies to digital transformation support—has been designed to help organisations modernise, improve efficiency, and enhance service delivery.

“This recognition underscores our commitment to providing high-quality, trusted, and innovative solutions to public sector organisations across the UK. We look forward to expanding our partnerships and supporting the vital work of government and public services.”

A Step Forward in Public Sector Collaboration

With this approval, Uni Smart Solutions is now positioned to strengthen its collaborations with public sector bodies, offering access to validated solutions through a recognised and trusted procurement channel. The company aims to continue building on this achievement by expanding its service offerings and maintaining the standards of excellence required by CCS.

Contact us to find out how you can achieve sustainability for your estate

Contact Us

Uni Smart Solutions presenting at the UHEI Event Birmingham 2025

Uni Smart Solutions presented at the UHEI Event Birmingham 2025

Uni Smart Solutions attended the UHEI Conference 2025, held at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, where the company presented its ground breaking approach to creating Self-Funding Smart Buildings — enabling universities and colleges to achieve efficiency and sustainability without capital expenditure.

The UHEI Conference & Exhibition Series 2025 is the ideal place for higher education and healthcare sector estate professionals to get the latest policy updates and discover new initiatives around estate management, sustainable buildings, smarter working and the technology that enables them.

The conference provided an ideal platform for Uni Smart Solutions to connect with estate directors, sustainability leads, and higher education decision-makers seeking innovative solutions to long-term campus challenges.

Uni Smart Solutions attended as a guest speaker with our customer partner, Halesowen College to illustrate how intelligent building technologies, data analytics, and performance-driven upgrades can pay for themselves through energy savings and operational efficiencies. The model offers universities and colleges a cost-neutral pathway to modernising their estates while reducing carbon output.

“Our goal is to make smart-building innovation accessible to every institution, regardless of budget,” said Uni Smart Solutions Managing Director, Chris Goff. “The interest and engagement we received at UHEI reaffirm the sector’s readiness for this approach.”

Uni Smart Solutions looks forward to building on the strong partnerships formed during the event and supporting universities and colleges in their journey toward smarter, more sustainable campuses.

Learn how there are ways to achieve sustainability through Smart Technology with a different way of procuring through the ‘OPEX managed service model

Discover how your estate can achieve sustainability results a different way

Contact Us