Gateshead contractor leads completion of NHS Nightingale in Sunderland

A Gateshead-based contractor has led the completion of the new NHS Nightingale Hospital in Sunderland.

Tolent was appointed to lead the transformation of the vacant Washington building into a 460-bed emergency hospital, designed to accommodate COVID-19 patients from across the region.

Key subcontractors involved in the project include: Geoffrey Robinson, Kenmor, High Level, Wood-Tech, Alderclad, North East Civils, Newcastle Flooring, Proctor Flooring, Trojan Scaffold, Singelton Metalworks, Nixon hire and Wingate Electrical.

Tolent CEO, Andy McLeod, commented: “I am immensely proud of our teams who have shown incredible leadership, sensitivity and work ethic over the past few weeks,” said Tolent CEO, Andy McLeod.

“The dedication shown by all on site to deliver this project really captures the spirit of the region to come together and deliver when we need to. We will be forever thankful to our NHS for the service provided to us all throughout this time.

“It is testament to our reputation and capabilities within Tolent that we were selected for this project and we are privileged to have played our part in its delivery.”

Dame Jackie Daniel, chief executive of Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, added: “Completing this facility in a matter of weeks is a huge testimony to the power of pulling together to achieve a joint goal and all partners involved – from the NHS, construction contractors and partner organisations – have worked tirelessly to achieve this.”

“Health and care staff, and people in local communities across the region, can be reassured there will be additional beds for specialist care if it is needed.”

Want your business, product or service to be seen regionally and nationally? Bdaily helps you get your story in front of the right audience, every day. Find out how Bdaily can help →

Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here.