Mace has secured the contract to build a new medical centre for University College London Hospitals (UCLH).

The new centre will be situated on Huntley Street and will be home to UCLH’s ear, nose, throat and dental services.

The building has been co-designed with staff and patients and will bring together the existing services provided at the Eastman Dental Hospital (EDH) and the Royal National Throat Nose & Ear Hospital (RNTNEH), along with other UCLH services.

Sir Robert Naylor, Chief Executive of UCLH, said that the vision to develop a world leading hospital and university campus was first set out 15 years ago and he believes that this new clinical facility is another big step forward.

Naylor added: “I am absolutely delighted that this new building will be matching the internationally renowned clinical excellence of the EDH and RNTNEH with a world class building to further facilitate improvements in care.”

Meanwhile, Director for Public Sector Construction at Mace, Terry Spraggett, expressed his delight that the company had been chosen by UCLH as the main contractor for this complex and significant hospital scheme, which provides construction and logistical challenges on the site.

Spraggett continued: “Mace has a strong track record of delivering complex healthcare projects across the UK to an exceptionally high quality. We look forward to bringing our experience to this project and helping UCLH realise its vision to deliver better treatment and care for patients.”

Earlier in the month, Mace replaced failed contractor Dunne Group on the Newington Butts project.

Immediately after Dunne went into administration, Mace took on some of the firm’s workforce to help continue the frame installation.

Since then, Mace has been in talks with the administrator to negotiate the purchase of available materials and hire plant currently on the site.

Mace added: “Discussions continue between the administrators and various parties regarding items of plant on site.”