The contract was Deanestor’s 16th project for Laing O’Rourke.

Deanestor manufactured and installed over 3,700 bespoke items of furniture, including full height patient bay partitions, base and wall cabinets, wardrobes, worktops, staff kitchens and reception desks to each floor.

Its team also procured and installed over 5,000 other items for the new hospital – from mirrors and grabrails to lockers – fitting out around 800 rooms.

Designed by BDP, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool is located adjacent to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and in the city’s Knowledge Quarter.

Abdul Moked, Senior Architect at BDP, said: “Deanestor’s workmanship on this project was second to none and is there for all to see.

“Despite working to a tight budget, there has been no compromise on the quality of furniture manufacture and this standard was maintained in the fit out on site.

“The quality of fitting out is so important in a healthcare environment and contributes to effective infection control and reduced maintenance.

“Deanestor also added value to the project with input in the design and the choice of materials, particularly for dimensional and thermal stability given the size of some of the items.”

Tim Holliday, Director of the Trust’s project managers, CCL Solutions, said: “The fit out looks fantastic.

“We have worked with Deanestor on a number of NHS projects since 2003. Their team has huge experience in hospital furniture and fit out and has consistently performed well on these complex projects.

“At Clatterbridge, Deanestor had good project management in place and was also able to source specialist items for the Trust to overcome supply issues.

“Fixtures and fittings procured by the Trust were delivered direct to the Deanestor factory to simplify logistics ahead of fitting out. This was a key benefit given the hospital’s city centre location and the need to reduce deliveries to site.”