NHS Blood and Transplant Donation Centre

Framework: SCAPE Construction Framework

Client: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) Southampton

Location: Southampton

Completed: June 2025

"The new centre is light, bright and modern for donors and staff. We’ve created lots of new purpose designed spaces alongside our donor areas, including meeting rooms and storage units, so we really are set up for the future. I genuinely think it’s one of the best NHSBT facilities I’ve seen."

Mike Doswell,

NHSBT Area Manager for the Solent

In June 2025, Kier completed the NHS Blood and Transplant project, launching a modern blood donor centre in Southampton to promote blood donation in the area.

The project involved transforming an existing office space into a vital facility designed to create a welcoming and efficient environment that supports the donor experience while boosting the appointment capacity.

The Concept House initiative, procured through the SCAPE Construction Framework, was accomplished in just 14 weeks by principal contractor Kier Places.

NHS Blood and Transplant required a modern blood donor centre in Southampton, transforming an existing office space into a cutting-edge facility. The aim was to create a welcoming and efficient environment that would enhance the donor experience while supporting the appointment capacity.

Key objectives included a rapid delivery to address urgent operational needs, ensuring all aspects complied with NHS standards, and designing flexible spaces to help future service demands. The project also focused on optimising donor flow, providing accessible facilities, and embodying the NHS’s dedication to high-quality, patient-centred care, all accomplished within a tight 14-week timeline.

The main challenge was the extremely tight 14-week timeline, which required a swift transformation of an existing office space into a fully functional blood donor centre, all while ensuring quality and compliance were not compromised. Operating in a busy city centre location called for meticulous coordination to minimise disruption and manage site access effectively.

Adhering to stringent NHS standards for clinical environments further complicated the project, with mandates for specialised equipment installation, stringent infection control measures, and precise integration of mechanical and electrical systems.

Situated within Concept House in Eastleigh, the project has seen the transformation of existing office space into a blood donation centre, forming part of an NHS drive to encourage more people to donate blood and combat low stock supplies.

Blood is needed to save lives in emergencies, treat cancer and ensure many thousands of people with debilitating long-term conditions can live close to normal lives. Over 400 appointments a week will be held at the new permanent centre, with the blood donated saving up to 1,200 lives.

In addition to nine donation beds and individual consultation rooms, a new kitchen, waiting area and an environmentally controlled storage unit have been created, with existing mechanical and engineering (M&E) elements stripped out and replaced to healthcare standards.

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"Through our close collaboration with our partner Kier, we’ve been able to deliver time- and cost-effective support throughout every stage of this project — from early contractor engagement to refurbishment and construction. This outstanding facility will not only benefit the local community, but also provide vital, life-saving blood and supplies to those who need them most. It’s a project we’re incredibly proud to have been part of."

Mark Robinson,

Group Chief Executive, | SCAPE