Geoffrey Robinson has secured two major mechanical services contracts at Royal Bolton Hospital, supporting important upgrades planned for 2026. Our Central division has been appointed as principal contractor for both projects and will take responsibility for design development, installation, commissioning and handover. The team will work closely with Royal Bolton Hospital staff and stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on safety, communication and careful planning.
One of the key projects will focus on improvements to the hospital’s Ophthalmology Department, where we will deliver significant mechanical and electrical services upgrades to Theatres 1 and 2, the associated anaesthetic rooms and the adjoining recovery ward, along with the refurbishment of the operation theatre walls to offer a clinical wipe down surface.
As part of the refurbishment, existing ventilation systems that have reached the end of their working life will be fully removed and replaced with modern, efficient systems designed to meet today’s healthcare standards. The new ventilation will improve air quality and environmental control in these critical spaces, creating a more comfortable and controlled environment for both patients and clinical teams.
The project will also see the installation of a new air source heat pump (ASHP) system, providing low-carbon heating and cooling while supporting the hospital’s long-term sustainability goals. We will also install a new UPS and IPS electrical system, this provides seamless, clean, and continuous power, protecting critical equipment from outages, data loss, and damaging power fluctuations.
We look forward to delivering this project as a full theatre and recovery area refurbishment including, ventilation, electrical, mechanical and construction, and will be handed over as a turn key product to the client.
Alongside the Ophthalmology works, we will also deliver a major upgrade to the Chambers 2 and Non Acute Heating and Hot Water Plant. This project will replace existing life-expired steam equipment with new, reliable plant serving both domestic hot water (DHW) and low-temperature hot water (LTHW) heating systems.
The new plant will be installed within the existing Chamber 2 and Non Acute plantroom buildings and will connect into the hospital’s site-wide steam distribution network via the existing underground service corridor. By making use of the hospital’s existing infrastructure, the upgrade will improve system performance and resilience while keeping disruption to a minimum.
Keeping the Hospital Running, 24/7
Ensuring uninterrupted heating and hot water supply is critical, as the systems supported by this plant serve live wards operating around the clock. To safeguard continuity of service, we will install a temporary boiler plant, allowing the permanent works to be completed without any loss of heating or hot water to patients or staff.
Investing in the Future of Healthcare
These contracts reflect our continued focus on delivering high-quality mechanical services projects within complex healthcare environments. By upgrading essential clinical and plant infrastructure, the works will help improve resilience, energy efficiency and comfort, while ensuring the hospital remains fully operational throughout.
We look forward to working in partnership with Royal Bolton Hospital to deliver these improvements and play a part in supporting the long-term performance of this vital healthcare facility.
