Harmony Fire begins fire door safety upgrades at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Harmony Fire secures Gloucestershire Royal Hospital contract

Harmony Fire has been appointed to deliver a fire door replacement programme at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital as part of an investment in modernising life safety systems across the Great Western Road campus.

The project involves the replacement of over 150 specialist fire doors across three hospital buildings.

Works are scheduled to occur at the Gallery Wing, the Women’s Centre and the campus diagnostic Imaging Department.

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust commissioned the project to upgrade infrastructure while maintaining continuous 24/7 operations at the facility.

The scope of work includes the installation of new ward doors, riser doors and office doors alongside new access control systems.

Harmony Fire developed a twin phased programme in collaboration with the Trust’s Capital and Estates team, Ward Managers and the campus Fire Safety team.

All installations must meet the requirements of the NHS fire code Health Technical Memorandum 05 (HTM 05).

Compliance and operational continuity in healthcare

Christopher White, Senior Fire Safety Project Manager at Gloucestershire Managed Services, explained that the company was selected for its commitment to life safety and regulatory compliance.

“We are delighted to be working alongside Harmony Fire on a major fire door replacement programme within Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

“Harmony Fire’s core values, particularly its commitment to life safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance, were central to our decision to appoint them.

“Demonstrating expertise in delivering compliant fire door installations within busy, live hospital environments provided the assurance required for works within an acute healthcare setting, where patient safety and operational continuity are paramount.

“The company’s disciplined approach to golden thread compliance and information management has been especially valued, supporting assurance, traceability, and ongoing fire safety governance.”

Protecting NHS infrastructure and patient safety

The project focuses on areas specialising in the care of elderly patients and maternity services.

Connor Mitchell, Managing Director at Harmony Fire, noted that the works ensure buildings remain protected for staff and visitors.

“The NHS is 1.5 million dedicated, professional and caring individuals in our communities across the UK, backed by the buildings and physical infrastructure that makes its mission possible.

“Many of these technically complex and busy workspaces operate continuously 24/7 and we make sure these buildings remain safe and protected for staff, patients and visitors.

“Our work at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital provides assurance that a key front line life safety defence will protect patients, staff and visitors in the event an emergency incident and prevent the rapid spread of fires that can devastate our vital NHS infrastructure and severely impact community healthcare provision.”

The phased delivery model allows the hospital to maintain patient care services during the installation period.