Contractor Willmott Dixon has won a place as a supplier on the NHS Shared Business Services Decarbonisation of Estates Framework
The NHS decarbonisation framework will run for four years, and will be worth around £500m.
The framework will allow appointed businesses to tender for works improving the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of NHS Trust and various other public sector organisations.
Willmott Dixon will work throughout the country on the NHS decarbonisation framework
Willmott Dixon will be responsible for supply in projects for Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Somerset County Council, the TBC London redevelopment.
Their position is on Lot 1, defined as decarbonisation of non-domestic/public buildings, throughout the North of England, Midlands, London and South East, South West, and Wales.
Willmott Dixon specialises in healthcare contracts, and so can already implement decarbonisation measures such as insulation, solar energy, renewable heating installations, windows, LED lighting, building management systems, air conditioning, cooling, and ventilation.
The NHS has set the ambitious goal of being the first net-zero national health service, and for emissions in direct control to be net-zero by 2040, with emissions it can influence to be the same by 2045.
“We’re ready to provide practical, impactful solutions”
Director of frameworks at Willmott Dixon, Chris Farr, said: “Frameworks run by NHS SBS are always competitive, which is why we are so proud to be appointed onto this framework. Energy efficiency and estate improvements are at the top of the agenda in the healthcare sector, and we are well positioned to use our experience and expertise to make a material difference to net-zero ambitions.
“The NHS is investing significantly in decarbonisation, and we’re ready to provide practical, impactful solutions tailored to individual project needs. Our approach involves simplifying the process but still delivering the required results, which are made possible by bringing together our experts in decarbonisation, development, and construction.”
Anjub Ali, senior category manager at NHS Shared Business Services, said: “With the announcement of over £1bn for public sector decarbonisation in the Autumn Budget 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has confirmed funding for the next wave of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. The new Decarbonisation of Estates Framework Agreement will support the delivery of the NHS’s ambition in ‘Delivering a Net Zero Health Service’ and respond to the profound and growing threat to health posed by climate change.”
Head of decarbonisation at Willmott Dixon, Kelly Crews, said: “Decarbonisation and the journey to net-zero are areas of increasing importance, particularly as we head closer to 2030 commitments.
“Having previously worked within NHS Trusts, many of us at Willmott Dixon have firsthand insight into the complexities of managing extensive estate portfolios. This experience allows us to offer practical support to customers, from securing funding to solution development and delivery, as they navigate their decarbonisation goals.”
