RECENT NEWS
NHS SBS issues sustainable transport and infrastructure PME notice
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has issued a preliminary market engagement (PME) notice for its proposed Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure 2 framework agreement (SBS10540).
Upgraded X-Ray facilities at Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Patients at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are benefitting from upgraded X-Ray facilities and a new state-of-the-art CT scanner.
Lynfield Mount Hospital redevelopment receives funding approval
The Lynfield Mount Hospital New Build and Refurbishment project has received Full Business Case approval from the Department of Health and Social Care
Free EBB webinar from IHEEM and Guardian Electrical Compliance
Join IHEEM and Guardian Electrical Compliance on 4 May for a free webinar focused on the BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 4 update.
Major upgrade for Musgrove Park Hospital nuclear medicine department
The Nuclear Medicine department at Musgrove Park Hospital in Somerset has reopened following a refurbishment and the installation of a new SPECT-CT scanner.
Groundbreaking ceremony for South East Wales diagnostics and treatment centre
A groundbreaking ceremony has marked the start of construction for a landmark diagnostics and treatment centre in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.
Emergency repairs are consuming up to half of NHS maintenance budgets
New research from Schneider Electric has revealed that almost one in five NHS Trusts are now spending more than half of their maintenance budgets on emergency repairs.
Greater Manchester Pension Fund and BlackRock announce healthcare investment
Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has announced a new joint venture with BlackRock to drive major investment into the UK’s primary healthcare sector.
Efficiency efforts see £200k energy savings at Hull oncology unit
Energy efficiency initiatives at the Queen’s Centre for Oncology & Haematology (QCOH) in Hull have delivered a 21 per cent reduction in electrical consumption.
Buckinghamshire Council site earmarked for neighbourhood care hub
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has purchased a site from Buckinghamshire Council to deliver neighbourhood-based care in Wycombe.
Groundbreaking ceremony for new Wycombe Hospital building
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held at the site of a new six-storey building at Wycombe Hospital.
NHS Property Services to support £50m health estates transformation
NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has been appointed to support the delivery of the government’s Neighbourhood Health Centre (NHC) Development Programme.
Sittingbourne hospital unit sees £3.4m refurbishment
Work has begun on a £3.4m refurbishment and change of use scheme at the Frank Lloyd Unit at Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital.
GRAHAM completes new clinical building for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Constructor GRAHAM has completed the main phase of works for a new clinical building at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
BESA welcomes government ban on contract retentions
BESA has welcomed the government’s decision to move forward with a ban on retentions in construction contracts.
YPO launches new public sector framework for modular buildings
Public sector buying organisation YPO has launched a ‘first-of-its-kind’ UK public sector framework for modular buildings.
MTX awarded CDC contract for former Lincolnshire football site
MTX Contracts Ltd has been selected to transform the former Boston United football ground into a £24.9m community diagnostic centre.
£10m electrical infrastructure upgrade at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Electrical engineering specialist EX2 Group has completed a five-year, £10m electrical engineering project at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
New partnership creates unified procurement route for NHS
Procurement specialists Pagabo and HealthTrust Europe (HTE) have partnered to create a single, streamlined procurement and delivery route for NHS organisations.
Planning sought for Newmarket endoscopy and paediatric audiology building
Medical Architecture has submitted a planning proposal to expand community diagnostic services at Newmarket Community Hospital.
