Energy Procurement Solutions Driving Decarbonisation
EcoVate partners with the NHS and public sector organisations to reduce carbon emissions, manage energy demand and deliver cost efficiencies. Through our specialist procurement services and the Strategic Energy and Asset Management (SEAM) Framework, we help clients modernise infrastructure and achieve Net Zero goals.
Our Energy & Sustainability Services Include:
Energy procurement and advisory services
Management of the SEAM Framework for sustainable energy projects
Renewable energy solutions, including wind, solar and heat pumps
Local generation and district heating systems
Infrastructure upgrades, including HVAC, BMS and lighting
Backlog maintenance and asset management
Water efficiency and conservation initiatives
What is the SEAM Framework?
EcoVate’s SEAM Framework provides a compliant route for public sector organisations to procure energy-saving technologies and services. From generation and heating solutions to building optimisation, SEAM enables sustainable transformation without disrupting core operations.
The Strategic Energy and Asset Management Performance Framework (SEAM) Framework addresses Demand Side needs such as local generation, heating, ventilation and control systems, building fabric and other relevant energy saving technologies for the healthcare environment and other public sector contracting authorities, whilst addressing backlog maintenance.
Some potential decarbonisation technologies include in respect to SEAM include:
Renewable energy technology, wind, solar, heat pumps;
Other local electricity generation technologies;
Low-temperature hot water (LTHW) conversions and de-steaming of sites;
District heating installation and management;
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades;
How SEAM Supports NHS Trusts in Achieving Net-Zero Goals
Modernising ageing energy infrastructure while pursuing net-zero targets presents a significant challenge for NHS Trusts, particularly when patient care cannot be compromised. However, flexible procurement frameworks, such as the Strategy Energy and Asset Management (SEAM) framework, are emerging as a powerful solution for delivering major infrastructure projects while maintaining 24/7 operations.
EcoVate Managing Partner, David de Wet, was joined by experts for an in-depth conversation on the (SEAM) framework. Stuart Bowman, Business Growth Director at Dalkia, Michael Blades, Energy & Carbon Manager at Northumbria Healthcare, and Jason Coleman, Head of Business Development at Northumbria Healthcare, shared their insights into how the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivered a £28 million energy transformation project through the SEAM framework and together highlighted three crucial success factors:
Early challenge and risk identification through collaboration
Seamless replacement of end-of-life equipment during full hospital operations
Lighting and lighting controls;
Building management system (BMS) upgrades;
Automated metering and targeting (AM&T);
Building fabric upgrades; and
Water efficiencies and conservation.
Maintaining flexibility in funding approaches and stakeholder engagement
Case Study: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
EcoVate partnered with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a £28 million energy transformation project through the SEAM Framework. This project modernised critical infrastructure while maintaining full hospital operations.
Key Success Factors:
Early Risk Identification:
Cross-functional collaboration ensured challenges were addressed before project initiation.Seamless System Replacement During Operations:
Vital energy infrastructure was upgraded without disrupting day-to-day hospital services, safeguarding patient care throughout.Flexible Funding Models & Active Stakeholder Engagement:
Dynamic funding approaches and proactive communication ensured stakeholder buy-in and project success.
The project delivered significant energy savings, reduced carbon emissions, and modernised ageing infrastructure, all without compromising patient care.
“EcoVate managed the SEAM procurement process professionally and transparently, supporting project delivery without delay even during the COVID-19 pandemic”
Managing Director
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We are committed to helping the UK Public Sector reach its Net Zero goals by 2040–2050. Achieving this will require significant capacity, capability and funding, and we’re here to support organisations as they navigate these challenges.