Modernising ageing energy infrastructure while pursuing net-zero targets presents a significant challenge for NHS Trusts – particularly when patient care cannot be compromised.

However, flexible procurement frameworks, such as the Strategy Energy and Asset Management (SEAM) framework, are emerging as a powerful solution for delivering major infrastructure projects while maintaining 24/7 operations.

EcoVate Managing Partner, David de Wet, was joined by experts for an in-depth conversation on the (SEAM) framework.

Stuart Bowman, Business Growth Director at Dalkia, Michael Blades, Energy & Carbon Manager at Northumbria Healthcare, and Jason Coleman, Head of Business Development at Northumbria Healthcare shared their insights into how the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivered a £28 million energy transformation project through the SEAM framework and together highlighted three crucial success factors:

• Early challenge and risk identification through collaboration
• Seamless replacement of end-of-life equipment during full hospital operations
• Maintaining flexibility in funding approaches and stakeholder engagement

Find out more about how the SEAM framework could help your Trust navigate complex energy infrastructure projects without compromising patient care by watching the full conversation here.