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Kier delivers £25m Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre at Princess Royal University Hospital

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Kier has completed a new multi-million pound, two-storey specialist facility for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Farnborough.

The Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre officially opened on Monday 22 June 2026, bringing vital health services to the south of London. Kier's regional director for London and Thames Valley, John Bolton, joined guests including Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive officer at NHS England, the Trust's chief executive, Professor Clive Kay, Gareth Bacon, MP for Orpington, PRUH staff teams and local stakeholders at the official opening.

The new, purpose-built facility at the PRUH will enable staff to meet the growing demand for endoscopy services, supporting quicker diagnosis and treatment for up to 4,500 additional cancer patients each year.

The unit - which treated its first patient in April this year - features six procedure rooms, six consulting rooms, a dedicated decontamination suite, as well as separate male and female recovery areas. The 2,400m² building has been designed to maximise patient comfort, whilst providing state-of-the-art training and classroom facilities for staff.

John Bolton, regional director for Kier Construction London & Thames Valley said:

We are delighted to see the new Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre open at PRUH this week. It's the result of exceptional collaboration across all partners involved, bringing technical excellence and creativity to the fore in order to help deliver faster diagnosis of cancer and other life-changing conditions for patients in South London.

Professor Clive Kay, chief executive of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, of which the PRUH is part, said:

We are extremely grateful to teams across the PRUH who have helped make this new facility a reality for people living across South East London. It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of our patients, whilst supporting our staff to reduce waiting times, help people stay healthier for longer, and train the next generation of endoscopy professionals here at the PRUH. This is also a proud moment for local people and stakeholders, who have supported the new Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre throughout its development.

Kier is a leading provider of healthcare facilities for NHS Trusts, recently completing a £98m transformation programme at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, and a £28.5m diagnostic centre at Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea.

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