A Rapid 770kVA Generator Deployment for Scarborough Hospital
The solution and results
When two of the main generators went into failure at Scarborough General Hospital, just before Christmas, the ramifications could have been catastrophic. Due to the cold temperatures, the winter season sees more hospitalisations than any other season in the UK so having the second-largest NHS trust, one that provides trauma and intensive care services to the Northeast Yorkshire Coast, with limited backup power is not a viable option.
With it being a month before Christmas, the chance of sourcing 2 new generators of such size was slim and at the time it seemed the only feasible option was an expensive temporary solution until after the holiday season.
As part of the NoE CPC and being on the NHS hard facilities framework, Power Control is already a known supplier of critical power supplies including UPS, IPS and generators. Scarborough General Hospital was able to call on the company’s supply chain in the hope of sourcing a quick and appropriate solution that was accurate for the hospital’s needs.
Power Control was not only able to source two 770kVA generators for the hospital but they were also delivered onsite, installed and commissioned in a matter of weeks and the whole project was completed in under a month.
“When two of our main generators went down just before Christmas, we were very worried about the consequences. We couldn’t risk not having the secondary power supply but with limited budgets, we were also reluctant to use temporary generator sets. Thankfully Power Control was able to step in and supply us when exactly what we needed and in record time.
The company is a pleasure to work with and all the staff, from sales and account managers to project managers and engineers are professional and knowledgeable. We would not hesitate to use them again for future critical power replacement projects.”
Nigel Watkinson, Electrical Services Manager (East Coast) of YTHFM LLP, Scarborough Hospital
The company adopts a fully inclusive approach to the delivery, install and commissioning from preliminary consultation and project management through to aftersales and service. The company has its own nationwide team of engineers available for immediate assistance. Its product portfolio is comprehensive and includes systems from 800VA through to 6.4MVA.
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