Ulster Hospital

Surespan's involvement in the Ulster Hospital’s new Macmillan Unit demonstrates our comprehensive approach to providing access solutions tailored to the healthcare sector's stringent requirements.

Hugh J O’Boyle Ltd, a contractor renowned for its construction and civil engineering expertise, was tasked with creating a £3.75 million state-of-the-art Chemotherapy unit at the Ulster Hospital.

This significant project included the development of purpose-built assessment and treatment areas, a satellite pharmacy, and a Macmillan support centre designed to offer enhanced patient care.

The initiative was part of a comprehensive Macmillan Environmental Improvement plan encompassing the redesign of existing facilities alongside mechanical and electrical installations, site works, and alterations. In addition to the building works, external surfacing and landscape efforts were undertaken to create a more inviting entrance for building users, further enhancing the overall patient experience.

For the specialist chemotherapy unit in Dundonald, we supplied an extended array of thermally broken and insulated smoke ventilators, each measuring 1500 x 1500mm and providing a geometric-free area of 1.47m². These units are rigorously tested, certified, and CE Marked according to EN12101-2 standards, ensuring compliance and safety.

Additionally, our contribution included a bespoke roof access hatch system, complete with fixed external handholds for safe access, internal and external locking mechanisms, and a retractable ZIP ladder integrated with a ceiling trap door. This system is designed to facilitate easy and secure access to rooftop areas for maintenance purposes. Moreover, an electrically operated retractable ladder was provided for plant room access, featuring a push-button operation for automatic opening, showcasing our commitment to innovation and user convenience.

Through this project, Surespan has once again highlighted our ability to deliver bespoke access and ventilation solutions that meet the specific needs of complex healthcare facilities. Our products play a crucial role in ensuring the functionality, safety, and compliance of the new Chemotherapy and Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at the Ulster Hospital, contributing to the facility’s mission to provide exceptional patient care.

South Clyde Energy Centre

Surespan supplied a bespoke hydraulically operated double-leaf access cover package for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a major Energy-from-Waste facility under construction in Glasgow.

Centenario Ratones Lithium Plant

Project snapshot Project: Centenario Ratones Lithium Production Plant Location: Salar Centenario Ratones, Department of Los Andes, Salta Province, Argentina (3,800m above sea level) Client: Eramine Sudamérica S.A. (subsidiary of Eramet Group, France / Tsingshan, China) Delivery model: Direct supply, Ex Works. Client arranged logistics to Argentina. Scope: 2no. SRHE/50/DL electrically operated double-leaf roof access hatches (5000 x 5500mm structural opening), with electrical control boxes, battery back-up, key switch controls, painted finish, removable lifting eyes, spare actuators, and 5 days supervisory installation attendance. The project The Centenario Ratones plant is one of the most significant lithium projects in South America. Operated by Eramine Sudamérica S.A. — a joint venture between French mining group Eramet (50.1%) and Chinese steelmaker Tsingshan (49.9%) — the plant uses advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year from brine pumped from beneath the salt flat. Representing an investment
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