The Velindre University NHS Trust has awarded the concession contract for the development of Velindre Cancer Centre in Whitchurch, North Cardiff, UK to Acorn consortium.

The consortium comprises Kajima Partnerships, Sacyr, Abrdn in association with technical advisor firms White Arkitekter AB, Arup group and Kier Facilities.

The consortium will be responsible for the design, build, finance and maintenance (DBFM) of a new 32,000 sqm facility that will replace the current Velindre Cancer center. The new center will feature a specialist cancer treatment center, a center for learning, research and development facilities, temporary construction accesses, parking, an energy center and other infrastructure.