Vital Energi has secured a £14m contract with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a new low-carbon energy centre at Tameside General Hospital
The major decarbonisation project will see the contractor design and build a new energy centre featuring a 2MW heat pump system, including four air source and two water source heat pumps, alongside low temperature hot water boilers.
A key element of the project is the removal of the existing steam-based distribution network and its replacement with LTHW systems. This is intended to improve thermal efficiency, reduce distribution losses and provide more accurate temperature control across the estate.
Energy efficiency and building upgrades
The works also incorporate a range of energy conservation measures, including upgrades to cavity and pipework insulation, hydronic optimisation of secondary systems, EC fan retrofits, and building management system (BMS) enhancements. Roof-mounted solar PV will be installed to support on-site generation.
Lighting upgrades form part of the scope, with more than 500 fittings being replaced with LED units, including 170 emergency units.
The scheme is designed to achieve carbon savings in excess of 2,000 tonnes per annum, alongside reductions in operational energy demand and lifecycle costs.
Procurement and funding
The project is being delivered via the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF) framework, which provides procurement and programme management for complex public sector energy infrastructure upgrades.
Funding has been secured through Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), supporting the transition of NHS estates toward low carbon heat and improved energy performance.
A cleaner NHS with better patient care
John Runniff, account development manager at Vital Energi, said: “We’re proud to be working alongside the Trust on a project that will make a real difference to carbon reduction, energy efficiency and ultimately patient care.
“By integrating innovative heat pump technology, de steaming ageing infrastructure and delivering a comprehensive package of energy saving measures, we’re transforming the estate in a way that will deliver long term operational and environmental benefits.”
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