Local Health Board Decarbonisation Programme

Arthian was appointed by a Local Health Board to provide comprehensive support for their estate wide Decarbonisation Programme. This long-term commission commenced in 2019 and included a wide range of services such as:

• Development of a Carbon Reduction Strategy 
• Identification of Energy Efficiency and carbon reduction measures
• Renewable Technology Review 
• Project Design 
• Project Development 
• Project Management
• Project implementation
• Project hand over and governance 

Arthian also supported with funding applications:

• Grant Application and Proposal Development
• Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Reporting
• Strategic Decarbonisation Action Planning to meet key milestones

Arthian’s involvement encompassed multiple interconnected workstreams:

• Project Management for Re:fit and Wales Funding Programme Schemes, including:
   
  • Supporting the development of tender documentation, managing bidder assessment, and selecting preferred contractors through the Re:fit Energy Performance Contracting Framework.
  • Negotiating, agreeing, and managing NEC3/4 Works Contracts for project delivery (c. £20M net value).
  • Overseeing detailed design processes, conducting technical due diligence alongside the clients in-house experts, NHS Wales specialist resources, and site-based operational staff.
• Governance & Reporting
   
  • Reporting to the Project Governance Board to ensure delivery against programme and budget.
  • Preparing regular progress reports for both the Health Board and Welsh Government.
• Post-Completion Support
   
  • Establishing operation and maintenance contracts for key systems.
  • Implementing IPMVP-compliant Measurement & Verification Plans to track energy savings and performance.
• Financial and Technical Support
   
  • Acting as the client’s agent for capital M&E projects, providing financial governance and technical advisory services.

Arthian successfully managed and technically supported a multi-million, multi-phase decarbonisation programme for the client, which included:

• Project Phase 1: Delivery of a c£7M Re:fit Project (RIBA Stages 1–7)
  • Modernisation and optimisation of Building Management Systems (BMS).
  • Installation of EC fans, pipework insulation, steam system upgrades.
  • Replacement of over 14,000 light fittings.
• Project Phase 2:
  • Design, installation, and commissioning of a c£6M 4MW Solar Farm with a 3km, 11kV private wire connection to a major acute hospital.
• Project Phase 3:
  • Installation of two Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) schemes.
  • Additional energy efficiency improvements and renewable generation measures across various sites.
• Project Phase 4:
  • Expansion of the solar farm to 5MW and introduction of 2MWh battery storage capacity.
• Additional Strategic Decarbonisation Support
  • Preparation of Net Zero Carbon Baselines and annual reporting in line with Welsh Government NZC Reporting Guidance.
  • Development of a comprehensive Decarbonisation Action Plan addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across all Health Board departments.
  • Completion of energy audits at all Health Board-owned Primary Care and Community Treatment Centres.
• Refurbishment of Critical Infrastructure
  • Management and delivery of a major Fire Alarm System replacement programme at a key acute hospital site.