The new Cambridge Children’s Hospital will be housed in a new 35,000m2 building based at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

Matt Allen, Director of New Hospital Construction at CUH said: “Bouygues UK is a first-class contractor with proven expertise in building and delivering excellent healthcare infrastructure within a collaborative environment.

“This makes them an ideal construction partner to deliver such an important project. Together we can now get straight down to work in finalising our design and plans and ensuring best value for money under an initial pre-construction services agreement.”

Bouygues Construction recently delivered the new Cavendish Laboratory for the University of Cambridge, and has delivered over 400 healthcare facilities globally.

Philippe Bernard, Chair and CEO Bouygues UK said: “We are honoured to lead on the construction of this pioneering project which embodies our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and building for life.

“We look forward to working closely with all partners to bring this ground-breaking vision to life, setting new standards in healthcare for children.”

The hospital has been designed by Hawkins\Brown in partnership with White Arkitekter and Ramboll. Mace is providing project management services on the project with EDGE leading on cost control.

Following ministerial approval for its Outline Business Case in August 2024, the project team are currently developing the Full Business Case and will now work with Bouygues to establish a construction timeline, anticipating that construction will start within the next 18 months.