{"id":292198,"date":"2025-11-30T23:37:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T23:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/292198\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T23:37:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T23:37:32","slug":"new-hospital-construction-draws-closer-with-selection-of-preferred-tenderer-for-main-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/292198\/","title":{"rendered":"New hospital construction draws closer with selection of preferred tenderer for main works"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jersey\u2019s Health Minister has said the island is now \u201cfurther along than we have ever been with a hospital scheme\u201d, with planning permission for the acute facility at Overdale in place and the preferred tenderer to become the project\u2019s main works delivery partner selected.<\/p>\n

Deputy Tom Binet made the comments as it was announced that Bouygues UK \u2013 a subsidiary of French firm Bouygues Construction \u2013 will enter into a professional services agreement with the government, which has said the company will work closely with the New Healthcare Facilities Programme team \u201cto refine their proposals, confirm their supply chain and price and prepare for the main works in early 2026\u201d.<\/p>\n

Plans for the Island\u2019s new \u00a3710 million hospital at Overdale were approved in February<\/a>, and the planning permit has since been issued.<\/p>\n

\"\"Pictured: A computer-generated image of what the health facility could look like at Overdale (Image supplied by Government of Jersey).<\/p>\n

\u201cSpade in the ground\u201d works, including site clearance, water and electricity diversions and development works,\u00a0have already commenced at Overdale and are set to continue in preparation for the arrival of the selected contractor.<\/p>\n

The government has stated that, to secure \u201cthe best possible main works contract\u201d, a reserved tenderer has also been confirmed.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis ensures commerciality and resilience should it not be possible to agree final contract terms with the preferred tenderer,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Ashbe Construction has been awarded the development works contract to erect the hoardings and start work on preparing the site ahead of groundworks, alongside local subcontractors and construction professionals.<\/p>\n

Our aim is to reach agreement on the main works contract early next year and begin construction of the new acute hospital as soon as possible thereafter<\/p>\n

health minister tom binet<\/p>\n

Deputy Binet said: \u201cWe are now further along than we have ever been with a hospital scheme.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only is work continuing at the Overdale site, but the acute hospital has also received its planning permit, which is critically timed to support the final stages of the procurement process for appointing a main works delivery partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Pictured: Health Minister Tom Binet at the Overdale site. (Jon Guegan)<\/p>\n

Deputy Binet continued: \u201cThe selection of Bouygues UK as the preferred tenderer follows a year of meticulous work.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the next phase, the New Healthcare Facilities team will work closely with Bouygues UK to secure the best possible commercial outcome for Islanders as we progress the largest of the New Healthcare Facilities projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

The minister added: \u201cOur aim is to reach agreement on the main works contract early next year and begin construction of the new acute hospital as soon as possible thereafter.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of this progress gives me complete confidence that the conditions are in place for the acute hospital to be underway during the term of this Council of Ministers, meeting our Common Strategic Priority commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Pictured: A computer-generated image of what the health facility could look like at Overdale (Image supplied by Government of Jersey).<\/p>\n

Deputy Binet also noted that potential suppliers for the acute hospital works \u201cwill be interested in talking to Bouygues UK and the NHFP team\u201d and explained that \u2018Meet the Buyer\u2019 events would be held to help facilitate this.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe New Healthcare Facilities Programme has already created opportunities for the local market, and I look forward to these events playing a constructive role in continuing to support it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Philippe Bernard, chair and chief executive at Bouygues UK,\u00a0said the firm was \u201cdelighted\u201d to have been selected as preferred tenderer.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to bringing our international healthcare expertise and commitment to excellence to Jersey,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our support for local employment, working with island suppliers and businesses, and investing in skills and workforce development, we aim to create long-term benefits that will endure well beyond the construction phase.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Pictured: A computer-generated image of what the health facility could look like at Overdale (Image supplied by Government of Jersey).<\/p>\n

Mr Bernard described the new hospital as \u201ca significant investment in the island\u2019s future\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to be selected for this final phase of the procurement as the preferred tenderer,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to demonstrating how we can deliver lasting social value, long-term benefits for Jersey\u2019s people and a world-class healthcare facility for the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bouygues Construction has worked on over 400 healthcare projects worldwide and Bouygues UK is currently delivering Oriel, a 47,000 square-metre integrated eye care, research and education centre for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.<\/p>\n

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