Renal Dialysis Unit reconfiguration, Bradford Royal Infirmary
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Summary
Delivering a modern renal dialysis facility within a live hospital environment
Enhanced treatment facilities, greater privacy and a more dignified patient experience are helping to strengthen renal care provision across the Bradford district. Delivered for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the £2.3 million refurbishment and reconfiguration of the Renal Dialysis Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary transformed the service into a modern, patient-focused environment designed to support growing demand.
Completed by Robertson Construction Yorkshire & East Midlands within a fully operational acute hospital, the project relocated dialysis services back to their former lower ground floor location and comprehensively remodelled the accommodation. The upgraded facility provides modern treatment areas, improved clinical functionality and resilient supporting infrastructure, creating a more comfortable environment for patients while supporting the long-term delivery of high-quality renal care.
Working within a live healthcare environment
Construction was undertaken within a fully operational hospital environment, requiring meticulous planning and close collaboration with clinical teams to minimise disruption to patients, visitors and staff. Strict infection prevention measures, robust site segregation and carefully managed logistics ensured hospital services could continue safely throughout the programme.
The refurbishment included extensive demolition and strip-out works, structural alterations, installation of new structural steel supports, internal reconfiguration and the construction of a plant extension. The team also delivered significant mechanical and electrical upgrades, including specialist ventilation systems, a new water treatment plant with backup resilience and supporting infrastructure essential for dialysis treatment.
During construction, previously concealed structural conditions required additional design development and support works. Working collaboratively with the Trust and design team, Robertson successfully managed these challenges while maintaining progress and achieving practical completion in June 2026.
Creating lasting benefits
The completed unit provides enhanced facilities for both patients and staff, improving treatment environments, operational efficiency and long-term service resilience. In addition to delivering improved healthcare infrastructure, the project generated significant social and economic value within the local community.
Key social value commitments included supporting local employment, investing in apprenticeships and training opportunities, engaging with schools and colleges, and maximising spend with local businesses. More than £1.2 million was committed through local SME supply chain expenditure, helping to create a lasting positive impact beyond the construction works themselves.
Key features
- Complete refurbishment and reconfiguration of the Renal Dialysis Unit.
- Modern patient treatment and clinical spaces.
- Internal structural alterations and additional structural support works.
- New plant extension and ancillary accommodation.
- HTM-compliant ventilation and specialist healthcare systems.
- New water treatment plant with backup capacity.
- Comprehensive mechanical and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
- Installation of a bulk acid delivery system to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste.
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