Delivering New Critical Care Beds at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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Sector

Healthcare

Services

Hard Services

Contract Type

Single Service

Region

Scotland

  • A modern, empty hospital room with a single hospital bed, medical equipment, sink, and clean white walls. The room is brightly lit with ceiling lights and has a sterile, uncluttered appearance.
  • A clean, empty hospital corridor with blue handrails, white walls, large windows on both sides, and bright ceiling lights. Double doors are visible at the end of the hallway.

Executive Summary

OCS, formerly FES FM and Support Services, reconfigured non-clinical areas at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to deliver 58 renal and critical care beds. The work was completed on time, to specification and within a live hospital environment, with no disruptions to day-to-day operations.

A modern, well-lit laboratory with blue cabinets, stainless steel counters, sterilization machines on the right, and a box labeled OLYMPUS on the blue floor in the center.

The Brief

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is one of Scotland’s busiest acute hospitals. It provides vital, life-saving care to patients across the region and is central to delivering specialist services, including renal and critical care.

A clean, empty hospital corridor with blue accents, a reception desk, wall clock, and several doors leading to patient rooms. Bright ceiling lights illuminate the sterile, modern environment.

The Outcome

The existing areas were fully stripped out while essential MEP services remained live. Works included civil and structural alterations, new partitions, fire compartment upgrades and full MEP installations, including heating, cooling, drainage, ventilation, power, fire alarms, medical gases, and RO water systems.

All works complied with SHTMs, British Standards, and NHS specifications. OCS collaborates closely with the Edinburgh Royals Infection Control Team to maintain hygiene and safety throughout.

OCS delivered 58 fully compliant, operational beds without disrupting hospital services. The project enhanced capacity and resilience within one of Scotland’s key healthcare facilities.

BEST Outcomes

  • All works were completed within a live hospital without disrupting patient care or daily operations.
  • The team delivered 58 fully operational beds on time, maximising space and resources to meet urgent capacity needs.
  • All works adhered to SHTMs, British Standards, and NHS specifications, with strict infection control maintained throughout.
  • Essential MEP systems remained live during construction, ensuring no interruption to critical hospital services.
  • The project increased renal and critical care capacity at one of Scotland’s busiest hospitals, supporting better care for more patients.

  • 58 Critical Care Beds Delivered

  • Zero Service Disruptions

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    Compliance with SHTMs, British Standards and NHS specifications

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