Projects are envisaged to include theatre and ward refurbishment programmes, clinical improvements, public facing refurbishments and critical infrastructure/backlog maintenance upgrades.
This framework appointment has presented a platform to build and strengthen existing relationships that have been established in the delivery of multiple capital schemes over recent years, most notably the award-winning Day Treatment Centre at the Freeman Hospital site.
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Neil Kennedy, Commercial Director, Robertson Construction North East, said: "This is an exciting opportunity to develop a long-term partnership with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to the enhancement of healthcare infrastructure in the North East."
Russell Jones, Deputy Director of Strategy, Planning & Capital Development at the Trust said: "We are delighted to enter a 3-year partnership agreement with Robertson Construction under P23 to deliver our capital programmes to align the NHS ethos with the principles of Latham & Egan. The Trust see this as the best way to drive up standards, quality and added value that a long-term partnerships can bring. Furthermore, the Trust believes that the principles and culture portrayed by Robertson provides a strategic fit that aligns with our vision and values."
Paul Inglis, Operations Director, Robertson Construction North East added: "We have great experience of working in a live healthcare environment and will work closely with the Trust to minimise disruption to its services and ensure the ongoing safety of patients, visitors and staff."
