BAM FM has been appointed by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) to its Hard Facilities Management framework agreement (Hard FM)
BAM FM has been awarded a place for eight main lots and places on 23 sub lots on NHS SBS’s Hard Facilities Management framework agreement (Hard FM).
These include:
- LOT 1.2 Computer Assisted Facilities Management (CAFM)
- LOT 1.3 Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
- LOT 2.1 Building Fabric Maintenance
- LOT 2.2 A) MTC Building
- LOT 2.2 B) MTC Painting & Decorating
- LOT 2.2 C) MTC Electrical
- LOT 2.2 D) MTC Mechanical
- LOT 2.2 E) ALL MTC LOTS
- LOT 2.3 Plumbing Services & Drainage Services
- LOT 3.1 Generator Maintenance
- LOT 3.3 Low Carbon Energy Infrastructure
- LOT 3.4 Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
- LOT 3.7 Gas and Oil Boilers
- LOT 3.8 General Gas Appliances
- LOT 4.2 Fixed Wiring Testing and Cable Management
- LOT 4.3 Lightning Conductor Testing
- LOT 4.4 Re-lamping and Lighting Solutions
- LOT 5.1 Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- LOT 5.3 Refrigeration & Freezer Maintenance
- LOT 6.3 Auto-Doors
- LOT 6.4 Covid-secure Queue Management Systems and Access Control
- LOT 7.1 Statutory Inspections
- LOT 9.1 Hard FM Managed Services
NHS SBS’s second iteration of this framework will respond to the needs of the NHS for high-quality, innovative and cost-effective solutions.
Framework encompasses Covid-19 safety provisions
The new framework encompasses Covid-19 safety provisions and emphasises sustainability and innovation.
It can provide up to 10% savings for Estate, Facilities and Capital Development teams that buy services through it.
Public sector savings of up to £80m could be achieved as the expected spend via the framework over the next four years equates to £800m.
BAM is already identifying cost savings in NHS facilities
Louise Williamson, BAM FM’s managing director, said:
“BAM is already identifying cost savings in NHS facilities through the way we collect and use data and track energy patterns and consumption.
“Our understanding of the NHS estate’s needs are based on a whole-life approach to its assets, taking into account how buildings perform in use.
“Alongside our energy consultancy, our understanding of sustainability means we know how to achieve net zero carbon. We can analyse, plan and programme estate and building assets to run more cost effectively, smarter and cleaner.
“We have the knowledge and tools to help our friends in the NHS by supporting them to focus on what they do best.”
NHS estates and facilities management demands specialist expertise
Brendan Griffin-Ryan, NHS SBS senior category manager – Estates & Facilities, commented:
“The management of NHS estates and facilities demands specialist expertise in areas such as strategic planning alongside comprehensive knowledge of the estate’s condition.
“Compliance, with an ever-increasing list of regulations, places further pressure on teams managing these vital services.
“This framework is designed to support estate managers meet these targets and provide a compliant route for reactive, planned and new installations of equipment and infrastructure.
NHS SBS’s framework ensures sustainability
“With an approach heavily focused on sustainability, NHS SBS’s new framework agreement ensures broader ethical environmental objectives are considered and met, tying into the strategies and ambitions detailed in NHS England’s ‘Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ National Health Service’ plan.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has presented new safety and infection control challenges and led to healthcare providers having to significantly adapt to ensure they can maintain Covid-safe environments.
“Hence the framework’s inclusion of a range of supplier services and innovative solutions, such as touch-free entrance technology, to support the new Covid-safety requirements.”
BAM’s healthcare credentials were recently recognised by its appointment to the P22 healthcare framework for capital projects.
BAM also built and ran services for the NHS at Exeter Nightingale Hospital and NHS Nightingale Yorkshire and the Humber.
