{"id":1886,"date":"2026-04-09T08:42:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1886"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:42:03","slug":"vital-energi-wins-major-nhs-contract-to-decarbonise-south-tees-hospitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1886","title":{"rendered":"Vital Energi Wins Major NHS Contract to Decarbonise South Tees Hospitals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Vital Energi Wins Major NHS Contract to Decarbonise South Tees Hospitals<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"Vital Energi secures a contract to install air source heat pumps and solar PV at James Cook University Hospital &amp; Friarage Hospital.\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Vital Energi Wins Major NHS Contract to Decarbonise South Tees Hospitals\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/vital-energi-wins-major-nhs-contract-to-decarbonise-south-tees-hospitals\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Vital Energi Wins Major NHS Contract to Decarbonise South Tees Hospitals\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Vital Energi has secured a significant contract with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to decarbonise two sites \u2013 Friarage Hospital and The James Cook University Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>The project, funded through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), will see the company design, build, operate and maintain air source heat pumps at both sites.<\/p>\n<p>The work will deliver significant environmental benefits, with Vital Energi&#8217;s proposals set to reduce carbon emissions at the Friarage by over 41% and exceed the required carbon reduction targets by 5% at James Cook.<\/p>\n<p>The contract encompasses the supply and installation of a 1MW heat pump system at the Friarage and a 3MW system at James Cook, alongside the conversion of existing boiler systems and associated infrastructure upgrades. Work has already commenced on both sites.<\/p>\n<p>Vital Energi is committed to making a positive and lasting impact on the areas and communities in which it works. As part of this project, the company has committed to significant spending with local suppliers and is donating funds to the Trust. Vital will also engage the Trust about climate change under its Climate Education programme and staff will provide volunteer support on Trust initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>The project represents a substantial capital investment, with the Friarage element valued at \u00a37.8 million, and James Cook at \u00a37.1 million. These schemes form part of a wider package of energy efficiency measures funded by the PSDS grant.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the core heat pump installations, the project includes additional energy conservation measures at both sites, such as a rooftop solar PV installation, hydraulic system optimisation, and building management system enhancements.<\/p>\n<p>The contract win strengthens Vital Energi&#8217;s presence in the North East, complementing the company&#8217;s recently opened Newcastle office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">Our aim is to become the Trust&#8217;s long-term energy services partner. We\u2019ll operate and maintain the assets we\u2019ve installed over a 15-year period and are committed to providing continuous improvement. We will help them achieve their net zero objectives whilst delivering guaranteed cost savings and improved energy efficiency. In the past four years alone, we have delivered over \u00a3200 million of PSDS-funded projects across eleven hospital sites in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">John Runniff, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Account Development Director<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">We are delighted to be working in partnership with Vital Energi, who share our goals for improving sustainability. The introduction of the air source heat pumps at both The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital will help us to reduce carbon emissions across our hospital sites to support the future healthcare needs of our population. The project is being delivered under the Carbon and Energy Fund (CEF) for which Vital Energi has preferred bidder status and contracts are expected to be finalised shortly. The company is providing interim services to both hospital sites whilst construction progresses, ensuring continuity of energy supply throughout the transition period. The main contractor on the project is Geoffrey Robinson, the multi-award-winning mechanical, electrical and construction contractor based in Billingham, Teesside. The selection of the company is further evidence of Vital Energi\u2019s ambition to support the supply chain in the North East and grow its presence in the region where it has recently opened a new office.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Julian Verity, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Head of Estates, South Tees Hospitals <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">With over 20 years\u2019 experience delivering mechanical, electrical, and construction services directly to the Trust, we\u2019re excited to continue that legacy through our partnership with Vital Energi. As a local business, we feel a great sense of pride in supporting and improving public facilities that many of our own staff rely upon. The NHS faces a significant challenge in meeting decarbonisation goals, and it takes strong partnerships like this\u2014spanning funding, design, and on-the-ground delivery\u2014to make those ambitions a reality<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Andy Talbot, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Managing Director of Geoffrey Robinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/vvgaioux\/james-cook-buffer-vessel.jpeg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=134158199123470000\" alt=\"James Cook Buffer Vessel\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Vital Energi Wins Major NHS Contract to Decarbonise South Tees Hospitals Vital Energi has secured a significant contract with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to decarbonise two sites \u2013 Friarage Hospital and The James Cook University Hospital. 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