The NHS is aiming to become the “world’s first net zero national health service”, reaching net zero by 2040 for emissions the NHS controls directly.

Work covered under the four-year agreement includes internal and external wall insulation, ground source and air source heat pumps, electric heating solutions, photovoltaic systems, ventilation systems and lighting works as well as traditional works such as replacement of windows and doors, and solutions to tackle damp and mould.

Corporate services provider NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is behind the Decarbonisation of Estates framework agreement.

Anjub Ali, Senior Category Manager at NHS SBS said: “This new framework agreement will support the delivery of the NHS’s ambition in ‘Delivering a Net Zero Health Service’ and is a response to the profound and growing threat to health posed by climate change. It is geared towards helping the NHS modernise and decarbonise aged assets and buildings throughout the public sector’s estates.”

The winning firms include:

• Ashe Construction Ltd
• Carbon3 Ltd
• CLC Contractors Limited
• EQUANS Regeneration Ltd
• FES Support Services Ltd
• Graham Asset Management Limited – T/A Graham
• Irwin M&E Limited
• Kier Construction
• Lorne Stewart PLC
• MTX Contracts Ltd
• Oakes Energy Services Ltd
• R&M Williams (Holdings) Ltd
• RG Carter Cambridge Limited
• Seddon Construction Ltd
• Sewell Group
• Speller Metcalfe
•  Vital Energi Utilities Ltd
• Willmott Dixon Construction Limited

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, made possible by bringing together our experts in decarbonisation, development and construction.”