| Chesterford Research Park Location Chesterford Research Park, Little Chesterford CB10 1XL Contact Details Contact: Katherine Maguire, Park Manager Tel: 01799 532252 Contact: Martin Sylvester, Churchmanor Estates Company plc, Montague House, 11 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2EF Tel: 01473 215854 Website: www.chesterfordresearchpark.com  One of the region's leading life science locations, Chesterford Research Park offers adaptable and flexible accommodation across the scientific spectrum. Set in 250 acres of open parkland within the South Cambridgeshire Biotech Cluster, the Park provides a secure and relaxed working environment for R&D companies of all sizes wanting to be positioned at the epicentre of UK drug discovery.Supporting Innovation and Growth The joint developers of Chesterford Research Park, Aviva Investors and The Churchmanor Estates Company plc, realise the advantages of locating within an environment that actively helps foster innovation. Providing a supportive and nurturing environment not only attracts the right people and businesses, but equally enables them to interact. Chesterford Research Park plays a pivotal role in this process. The vision for Chesterford Research Park was to create state-of-the-art laboratory and office space in the South Cambridgeshire Biotech Cluster, specifically designed for research and biotech companies. That vision is now fast becoming reality as the Park continues to attract leading R&D companies and increase the pool of skilled labour. On completion, the Park will comprise 600,000 square feet of R&D facilities within a low-density, landscaped environment served by state-of-the-art-amenities. The East of England is the UK's leading region for biosciences. With 256 biotech companies, 100 med-tech companies and 370 service companies supporting the lifesciences sector, the East of England is home to the most mature and successful cluster of biotechnology and life sciences companies in Europe. As a major player in the global biotech economy the East of England is home to more than half of the UK's biotech companies. Within the region the South Cambridgeshire Biotech Cluster has established itself as one of Europe's strongest knowledge-based locations, and Chesterford is surrounded by a quarter of Europe's publicly-quoted biotech companies. World-renowned universities and centuries-old research tradition with a track record of attracting venture capital investment and a highly skilled labour source makes the location particularly appealing. World Class Attraction  US-based Illumina Inc, which is one of the world's leading developers, manufacturers, and marketers of next-generation life science tools and integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and biological function, has chosen Chesterford as the base for its European headquarters. Illumina has enjoyed a long association with the Park having had a presence on site since acquiring Solexa in 2007. Their European headquarters now resides within the Gonville Building which provides 41,500 square feet of highly flexible, bespoke laboratory and office space, with 113 car parking spaces, fitted out to Illumina's specification. Prior to being handed the keys to the Gonville Building, the company's rapid growth has been sustained through the provision of various laboratory and office accommodation via continued consultation with the developers and the Park management team.BioFocus, the service division of Galapagos NV has also chosen Chesterford as the site for its Headquarters. Founded in 1997 by a group of former Wellcome scientists as a chemistry services company, BioFocus took up residence at Chesterford in 2003. Since then the company's requirements have grown significantly and they now have 165 employees at the Park spread over three buildings. BioFocus offers comprehensive target to candidate drug discovery services, backed by centralised project management. Pfizer, the world's biggest pharmaceutical company, also has a significant presence at Chesterford Research Park. Chesterford is well versed in the supply of state-of-the-art, bespoke R&D facilities for major companies. However, the development team also have an in-depth understanding of the requirements of early-stage R&D companies and those companies formed out of merger or acquisition where a bespoke, new-build facility is perhaps not appropriate. A Thriving Biotech Community Chesterford Research Park is rapidly establishing itself as the hub for the bioscience industry in South Cambridge, as more research and bioscience companies are attracted to the Park. This is illustrated by the calibre of companies currently in occupation, which include Pfizer, Illumina, Isogenica Ltd, BioFocus, Biolauncher, Biotica, Cellzome, Medivir, UKSPA and Cellcentric.  Chesterford Research Park offers a broad range of accommodation with associated facilities to make provision for a range of companies at varying stages of development, providing both new and existing R&D occupiers with the capability to expand.This flexibility of approach is illustrated by the inspired refurbishment of the stunning 19th century Mansion House building. The joint developers realised that the number and varying size of the individual rooms in the property would be ideal to meet demand for smaller, flexible business space from companies in the SME and start-up sectors. It's a tremendous endorsement that so many leading companies, have chosen to expand and move here, strengthening the Park's reputation as a centre of excellence in the South Cambridgeshire Biotech Cluster. The diverse nature of the current buildings at Chesterford Research Park – from bespoke laboratory spaces to the smaller individual office suites of the Mansion House – has created a Park that can truly offer flexibility and scalability of space for companies of all sizes, with smaller R&D companies fairing particularly well at Chesterford alongside the major players in the industry. Chesterford Research Park is home to companies that have made a real difference. Today, scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs work side by side on the development of life-changing drugs in a sustainable environment that meets the requirements of innovation-led and technology-driven companies. Innovative Design Now in its eleventh year, the proposed development programme at Chesterford Research Park continues to provide high-quality, flexible accommodation for companies at all stages of their life cycle, with the team working closely with its occupiers to continually satisfy their property requirements as they change and grow. Architectural excellence, too, is a high priority at Chesterford, with the developers striving to maintain the highest design standards. This aim was recognised in 2007 with The Nucleus, the scheme's central facilities building, being awarded a prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award Commendation.  Since 2000, Aviva Investors and The Churchmanor Estates Company plc have created more than 300,000 square feet of accommodation and put in place the infrastructure, facilities, and management systems to be able to bring forward some 600,000 square feet of R&D facilities.Future Buildings The expansion of Illumina and arrival of major players such as Pfizer to Chesterford Research Park has helped cement the Park's reputation as a centre of excellence within the South Cambridgeshire Biotech Cluster. The Park is now a thriving community made up of innovative, world-class R&D companies. Looking to expand on the success of the Park to date, the joint venture partners, Aviva Investors and The Churchmanor Estates Company plc are pushing development plans forward to increase the facilities available to new occupiers. Planning permission has been granted on both the Robinson Laboratory and the Science Village development, and in early 2011 the investors gave Chesterford the green light to start construction of the Science Village development. The multi-million pound speculative development will total 33,700 square feet, providing 28,000 square feet of highly flexible, energy-efficient, state-of-the-art R&D laboratory and office space. Designed to encourage occupancy by up to sixteen biotechnology and next generation R&D companies with their associated economic opportunities, the Science Village building will be a big draw to local companies and those seeking to locate within the South Cambridgeshire biotech cluster. The speculative start of construction of the Science Village offers significant flexibility for both established and start-up stage biotechnology and pharmaceutical R&D companies seeking new accommodation in 2012. Occupancy options range from a single, approximately 28,000 square feet net internal area space, to up to sixteen individual or readily combined suites – eight at approximately 1,510 square feet and eight at approximately 1,965 square feet. Each suite will comprise a laboratory fitted with benching, power and data services and two sinks. Two fume cupboards (with space for a third) will be housed within their own dedicated room. In addition to the laboratory space an open plan write up/admin area, which includes a self-contained, single office and kitchenette, completes each individual suite. Each laboratory suite will be served by its own independent, dedicated, external plant area.  Representing the ultimate in flexible design, the Robinson Laboratory will provide two separate wings of laboratory space, linked by an elegant atrium designed to house an impressive reception area and a versatile range of meeting rooms. As always at Chesterford significant thought has also been given to the external finish of the building, with sympathetic landscaping of the immediate area adding to the overall aesthetic.Park Facilities Chesterford Research Park is served by excellent on-site amenities which continue to attract leading R&D companies. It is a well known fact that the environment in which we work, as well as what we do and the team we work with has a direct impact on productivity. The developers realise that staff are the primary asset of the R&D companies based at Chesterford, and that providing a working environment that caters for their needs can be a major factor in productivity, retention and recruitment. By offering a work place with state-of-the-art facilities, Chesterford tenants can increase their competitive advantage in the marketplace. The developers of Chesterford Research Park certainly took these factors to heart when designing the Park, which boasts the central Nucleus facility at its core. The 22,000 square foot central facilities building houses the Park's management offices and 24-hour manned site security centre. It also features top quality support services for occupiers, including state-of-the-art conference facilities, a gym, seven hole par three golf course, shop, an award winning restaurant, chauffer driven transport, a café bar and cash machine. Nestled within the wonderful natural landscape with its beautiful arboretum and lakes, the Nucleus' five multi-functional meeting rooms are available to both Park tenants and visitors. With Wi-Fi available throughout, each room is equipped with a ceiling mounted projector, pull down screen, data and voice connection points, video conferencing facilities, direct dial telephones and flip charts. Breakout space, ideal for pre-meeting refreshments, lunch buffets or informal receptions, complements the meeting space and can be arranged to suit individual requirements. The flexibility of the space allows the Park to cater for anything from a board meeting for 12 to a conference for 200 and every permutation in between.  Catering to every palate, the highly experienced Park catering team are able to draw on a variety of menus for buffet luncheons, working lunches, networking receptions and more formal sit down lunches and dinners. However, should something unique be required, devising bespoke menus is a speciality with the Nucleus catering team utilising the very best local produce to create menus suitable for all occasions. The Nucleus also houses a Café Bar which is an excellent place to relax with a variety of speciality coffees and teas available alongside a large selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cold beverages.As to location, Chesterford Research Park is ideally situated within easy reach of the City of Cambridge, Stansted Airport and the M11. The Park also operates a taxi service and regular shuttle buses to and from the railway station at Audley End, from which London is only an hour away. The state-of-the-art amenities, coupled with a highly efficient and friendly Park Team, always on hand to advise and guide, ensures a stress-free experience for both tenants and visitors alike when partnering with Chesterford for both business meetings and private functions. The development zone at Chesterford Research Park comprises just 12% of the total area, and within this stunning landscape Chesterford Research Park provides a unique working environment for growing bioscience businesses in the increasingly sought-after location of the South Cambridgeshire Biotech Cluster. Companies on the Park Existing tenants at Chesterford include: Pfizer Illumina Isogenica Ltd BioFocus Biolauncher Biotica Cellzome Medivir AB UKSPA Cellcentric Glassworks International Ltd SG Hambros Pulse Scientific To find out more about Chesterford Research Park, please call one of the named contacts above, or refer to the website at www.chesterfordresearchpark.com. For more information regarding The Nucleus facilities please visit www.thenucleus.uk.com. |
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