Bupa Bristol

The Brief

A full Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design and build installation for Bupa Healthcare Head Offices in Bristol. The project was over two buildings and 5 floors.

Our Approach

We took this design from Stage 3 through to completion.

Meeting with the client several times prior to submitting a fully detailed design for acceptance.

We focused on ease of installation due to the fast pace required to deliver this project and eco-friendly alternatives to help Bupa achieve their carbon reduction goals whilst providing a commercially viable option to meet with the client’s needs.

As always, there were challenges working within an existing building and we ensured validations were carried out with meticulous detail to ensure we could complete the installation to the client’s brief.

The Solution

The project scope consisted of; 

• a complete strip out.
• New MCCP panels underfloor Busbar Trunking,
• new power and lighting throughout,
• installation and supply of full new Data,
• Fire alarm systems inclusive of floor boxes, smart control lighting and meeting room booking system.

The mechanical and public health installation included;

• upgrade and installation of new VRF and heat
• recovery units throughout to accommodate the new layout. New Domestic water services
• via point of use water heaters, upgrade of sanitary ware and installation of new instant
• Chilled and boiled taps in the kitchenettes.

We provided several options for Value Engineering amending to suit the GMP which was regularly reviewed.  We commenced on site with 1 weeks’ notice, our management systems assisted us in being able to achieve the fast programme managing procurement and resource effectively to achieve completion, snag free on time. Where most other contractors may have struggled to achieve delivery of materials especially lighting which are on long lead times, our unique position in the market having our own lighting manufacturing division enabled us to meet the phased programme and exceed the client’s expectations.

Key Facts
1. 2600m2 Floor plan
2. 583 specifically designed and manufactured light fittings
3. 480m of underfloor Busbar Trunking
4. 9 new large HRU Units
5. 35 Cassette Units
6. 8 new Extract ventilation systems
7. 16 new Distribution Boards
8. 213 new Desk PDU Modules
9. 134 floor boxes
10. 12 new Boiling / Chilled water taps