Delivering Critical Infrastructure for the BEACH Building at Bournemouth Hospital
In March 2025, W. Portsmouth proudly completed its role in the successful handover of the BEACH Building at Royal Bournemouth Hospital — a landmark healthcare development designed to expand emergency care and improve patient outcomes across the region.
Having been involved since 2019, our team worked in close partnership with IHP (Integrated Health Projects) and M&E consultants TB&A to deliver a comprehensive package of electrical infrastructure and specialist systems for this state-of-the-art hospital facility.
Scope of Electrical Services Installed:
- New intake substation and HV switchgear
- HV generator (2,500KVA) with underground fuel tank
- Split of HV rings and new rooftop substation
- Main and submain LV panels with rising resin bus bars
- 2 x 500KVA UPS units
- IPS systems and modular wiring
- Prefabricated containment systems
- Fully equipped operating theatres, including:
- Surgeons’ panels with PACS screens
- Operating lights and bedhead trunking
- Life-safety and security systems:
- Nurse call (Ascom), baby tagging (integrated with access control)
- CCTV, access control, intercom and PA systems
- Medical imaging support:
- 2 CT scanners, 3 X-ray rooms
- Data installation and aircraft warning lights
- External works including street lighting
A Landmark for Healthcare
The BEACH Building — standing for Births, Emergency And Critical Care, and Children’s Health — is a major component of the NHS Dorset transformation plan. With the A&E department officially opened in May 2025, the project has already drawn wide media attention and is being hailed as a milestone for emergency healthcare in the region.
“This has been one of the most complex and rewarding healthcare projects we’ve contributed to. It’s a testament to close collaboration, engineering excellence, and long-term planning.”
– W. Portsmouth Team
We are proud to have played our part in a facility that will serve thousands of patients each year and support the dedicated healthcare professionals at Bournemouth Hospital.
📰 BBC article about the BEACH opening
