MRI Scanner, Bedford Hospital

Two-storey extension to provide and house an MRI scanner and associated facilities within an occupational hospital.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Client: Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Contract Value: £1,000,000
Duration: 48 weeks
Contract Type: JCT Standard Building Contract

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Works also included internal remodelling to form a new control room, examination suites, technical room, changing facilities and recovery rooms.

Key Features:

  • Hospital, existing and temporary scanner suites are fully operational throughout

  • Logistically challenging site

  • Expanded mesh cladding, sto-render and IKO roofing

  • Formation of opening and link-way to existing hospital building with internal alterations to improve the layout

  • New scanner with magnet and Faraday cage

  • Facilitation of specialist scanner provider Siemens

  • Extensive M&E services installation

  • New chiller with security fencing and enclosure

  • Installation of bespoke external fire escape

  • MF and suspended ceilings throughout with feature panels and manifestations in the MRI scanner room

  • New plant deck on roof to house AHU and services

  • Anti-static vinyl and lino floor coverings