Ergéa UK is pleased to announce the successful completion of the new Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), a landmark £17.8 million healthcare facility delivered through a long-term Managed Service partnership with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
The achievement marks the culmination of an ambitious programme that began with a ground-breaking ceremony, and the commencement of site works in October 2025. Through close collaboration between Ergéa UK, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and building partner Actiform, the project has been delivered on time, on budget and at exceptional speed.
Using modern methods of construction, the building works were completed between January and March 2026, enabling rapid progress. Diagnostic equipment was installed by early April, allowing commissioning and final preparations to proceed efficiently ahead of completion.
The facility officially achieved practical completion on 12 June 2026, marking a major milestone in Somerset’s long-term diagnostic transformation strategy. While final clinical preparations will continue before patients are welcomed later this year, Ergéa UK has successfully delivered a state-of-the-art facility ready for clinical activation.
David Craig, CDC Director for Somerset, commented: “This milestone also marks the successful conclusion of Somerset’s Diagnostic Transformation Programme. I am incredibly proud of what the team has achieved and, most importantly, of the impact it will have for local people. Through the programme, we have delivered an additional 877,608 diagnostic tests for the population of Somerset.”
Mark Graves, CEO of Ergéa UK, said: “The Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre highlights what can be achieved when healthcare providers and industry partners work together with a shared vision. We are proud to have supported Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in delivering a modern, high-quality facility that will enhance the patient experience and help relieve pressure on acute hospital sites.”
The project also demonstrates the strengths of Ergéa UK’s Managed Equipment Services model, combining infrastructure delivery, medical technology procurement, equipment installation and lifecycle management within a single integrated solution.
From breaking ground in October 2025 to achieving practical completion in June 2026, the Bridgwater Community Diagnostic Centre stands as a testament to innovation, collaboration and a shared commitment to improving healthcare outcomes across Somerset.
