G&H Secures £12 Million Contract for Harrogate Hospital's New Medical Centre

Leeds-based G&H has been awarded a significant £12 million contract by main contractor Morgan Sindall Construction to deliver the mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) services for a new state-of-the-art Day Care Surgery and Imaging Centre at Harrogate District Hospital. This development is a key part of the Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust’s transformation programme, aimed at enhancing patient care and reducing waiting times.

Key Takeaways

G&H has won a £12 million MEP contract for Harrogate District Hospital’s new £50 million facility.
The centre will feature two operating theatres, three x-ray rooms, an MRI suite, a procedure room, and a day care ward.
The project is funded by the government’s Targeted Investment Fund 2 (TIF2).
Completion is scheduled for Summer 2026, with a focus on energy efficiency and resilient power systems.

Project Scope and Features

The new £50 million facility is designed to accelerate elective care recovery and significantly reduce patient waiting lists. G&H will be responsible for the complete MEP design and build, installing and commissioning all necessary services. This includes theatre equipment, piped medical gas, ultraclean ventilation canopies for MRI scanners, specialist nurse call systems, power, and ventilation.

A 60-strong team from G&H commenced work on-site on October 6th, bringing their extensive experience in healthcare facilities to the project. The centre will house two operating theatres, three x-ray rooms, an MRI suite, a procedure room, and a dedicated day care ward, all designed to provide an improved environment for both patients and staff.

Energy Efficiency and Resilience

Scheduled for completion and handover in Summer 2026, the building will incorporate numerous energy-saving features. These include air source heat pumps, Ultra Clean Ventilation (UCV) canopies, chillers, and plate heat exchangers, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient operation.

Recognising the critical nature of a hospital environment, the electrical supply will be highly resilient. This is achieved through the installation of two high-voltage (HV) transformers, two uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, and a main generator, complemented by backup connection points to ensure continuous power.

Collaboration and Vision

Steven Fry, Project Manager at Morgan Sindall Construction, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “Personally, for me it is great to be working with the G&H team again and also great to be part of the Morgan Sindall and G&H journey. With G&H’s extensive experience in healthcare and fully collaborative approach aligning with ours here at Morgan Sindall, I am sure this project will be a success.”

Rob Woodward, Senior Contracts Manager (North) at G&H, added, “We’re extremely pleased to be collaborating with Morgan Sindall and to have the opportunity to draw on our vast healthcare experience to deliver the new Day Care Surgery and Imaging Centre. Our aim is always to bring buildings to life and transform them into safe, comfortable and efficient spaces where people can thrive. This new facility will help the Trust perform more surgeries, reduce waiting times, and provide an improved environment for patients and staff.”

The project is funded by the government’s Targeted Investment Fund 2 (TIF2), which aims to invest in projects that will accelerate elective care recovery and reduce waiting lists and times across the NHS.