Project Overview
K&H Medical Ltd were awarded a 5-year Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contract at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, a leading teaching hospital and major centre for specialist care in Cambridge.
The contract also extends to additional sites within the Trust, including Kefford House IVF Clinic and Princess of Wales Hospital, forming a multi-site maintenance agreement across the region.
Scope of Works
The contract includes the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive support of key medical gas systems across all three sites, including:
- 5 Medical Air Plants – inspection and servicing
- 5 Vacuum Plants – inspection and servicing
- 7 Manifolds – routine inspection and compliance checks
All works are carried out in accordance with HTM 02-01 guidelines, ensuring full compliance with NHS standards and best practice.
Our Approach
Following contract award, our team implemented a structured mobilisation plan to ensure a smooth transition and immediate service continuity across all sites.
Key elements included:
- Full asset verification and validation across all three locations
- Development of a tailored PPM schedule aligned with site operations
- Coordination with estates and clinical teams to minimise disruption
- Allocation of dedicated, qualified medical gas engineers
Our engineers utilise K&H’s in-house PPM documentation and asset tracking systems, allowing for accurate reporting and full traceability of all maintenance activities.
Service Delivery
K&H Medical provides:
- Scheduled PPM visits across all plant and manifold systems
- Responsive call-out support for system faults and issues
- Identification and completion of remedial works
- Detailed reporting and electronic documentation for audit compliance
All maintenance activities are carefully planned to avoid disruption to clinical operations and patient care, supported by a 24/7 engineering response for any system faults or emergencies.
Outcome
This contract further strengthens K&H Medical’s presence within the NHS, demonstrating our capability to manage complex, multi-site maintenance agreements.
By delivering a consistent, compliant, and responsive service, we support the ongoing reliability of essential medical gas systems across all three facilities.
Looking Ahead
K&H Medical remains committed to building a strong, long-term partnership with the Trust, providing continuous support, expert engineering, and proactive maintenance throughout the duration of the contract.
