Our Client Profile

Sector: Healthcare
Location: West London
Project Type: Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear Installation

Project Overview

At Baldwin and Francis, we understand that every project presents unique challenges. With over 100 years of engineering excellence, our Igranic portfolio continues to deliver bespoke MV switchgear solutions tailored to the needs of critical infrastructure.

This case study highlights a recent project for a major NHS hospital in West London, where our team were tasked with designing and delivering a compact, high-performance switchgear solution to support emergency power operations.

The Challenge

The hospital required a solution that could:

• • Terminate 11kV single-core cables from a genset
  • Connect upstream to 11kV switchgear using a 3-core armoured cable
  • Provide full isolation
  • Enable earthing on either side of the main switch disconnector
  • Fit within a minimal footprint due to space constraints

Our Solution

Utilising our Engineering expertise in MV systems, the Igranic team developed a custom switchgear configuration that met all technical and spatial requirements. The solution included:

• • Ease of cable glanding and termination
  • Integrated isolation and earthing functionality complete with the required mechanical interlocks
  • Compact design for space efficiency
  • Compliance with healthcare safety and reliability standards

The Result

The hospital received a safe, reliable, and future-ready switchgear solution that supports critical infrastructure without compromise. The installation was completed efficiently, with no disruption to hospital operations.

✅ Why Baldwin & Francis?

• • Over 100 years of trusted engineering
  • Proven expertise in 3.3kV, 6.6kV & 11kV systems
  • Bespoke solutions for complex environments
  • Trusted by hospitals, utilities, and industrial clients across the UK

Ready to discuss your next project or service of your current Switchgear?

Contact our team:

Email: enquiries@baldwinandfrancis.com 

Telephone@ (+44) 0114 2998808