Robertson has been chosen to carry out a programme of capital projects over a three-year period, predominantly at the Freeman Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary sites.

Projects are envisaged to include theatre and ward refurbishment programmes, clinical improvements, public facing refurbishments and critical infrastructure/backlog maintenance upgrades.

This framework appointment has presented a platform to build and strengthen existing relationships that have been established in the delivery of multiple capital schemes over recent years, most notably the award-winning Day Treatment Centre at the Freeman Hospital site.

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Neil Kennedy, Commercial Director, Robertson Construction North East, said: "This is an exciting opportunity to develop a long-term partnership with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to the enhancement of healthcare infrastructure in the North East."

Russell Jones, Deputy Director of Strategy, Planning & Capital Development at the Trust said: "We are delighted to enter a 3-year partnership agreement with Robertson Construction under P23 to deliver our capital programmes to align the NHS ethos with the principles of Latham & Egan. The Trust see this as the best way to drive up standards, quality and added value that a long-term partnerships can bring. Furthermore, the Trust believes that the principles and culture portrayed by Robertson provides a strategic fit that aligns with our vision and values."

Paul Inglis, Operations Director, Robertson Construction North East added: "We have great experience of working in a live healthcare environment and will work closely with the Trust to minimise disruption to its services and ensure the ongoing safety of patients, visitors and staff."