Chesterford Research Park
Location Chesterford Research Park Little Chesterford CB10 1XL
Contact Details Contact : Katherine Maguire , Park Manager Tel : 01799 532252 Email : km . chesterfordrp @ btconnect . com Martin Sylvester , The Churchmanor Estates Company plc Tel : 01473 215854 Website : www . chesterfordresearchpark . com
The Science Village
Building on over 60 years of continuous research and development , Chesterford Research Park is now home to innovative biotechs and speciality pharmaceutical a nd technology companies such as Charles River Laboratories , Diagnostics for the Real World , Illumina and Isogenica . The Park community amasses an impressive number of alliances , collaborations and successful funding rounds each year , all of which contribute to Chesterford ’ s undeniable reputation as a thriving centre for life science discovery within the Cambridge biotech cluster .
Underpinning these successes is a Park environment that offers a flexible range of accommodation , ideally suited to companies at all stages of their development and a highly supportive Park management team , who truly understand tenants ’ short and long term objectives . Set within 250 acres of idyllic parkland near Cambridge , the lowdensity development at Chesterford is ideally positioned to further tenants ’ success .
Developed with vision The partnership of the joint developers , The Churchmanor Estates Company plc and Aviva Investors , combines development , design and construction experience with financial strength , providing occupiers with confidence that their needs are not only understood but also delivered . The Park team is committed to delivering an environment designed to nurture and encourage growth for tenant companies via the provision of first class , flexible scientific facilities and high tech office , meeting and conferencing space .
With a masterplan for around 900,000 sq ft and where approximately 300,000 sq ft of laboratory and R & D space is already occupied , the 250 acre low density scheme provides high quality accommodation in an attractive , landscaped environment served by state-of-the-art amenities – ideal for science and technology based companies of all sizes .
Perfectly positioned The South Cambridge biotech cluster has established itself as one of Europe ’ s strongest knowledge-based locations and being part of this cluster offers substantial opportunities to both the start up and more established tenants at Chesterford . Proximity to Cambridge University ’ s world leading research , access to capital via established investor networks and a source of highly skilled , specialist staff has kept the cluster at the forefront of global life science development . Chesterford tenants are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this wider community to further their own success .
The peaceful setting allows tenants to concentrate on the delivery of groundbreaking research without the distraction and congestion of an urban location whilst also enjoying excellent communications with key UK and international markets , affording easy access for tenants , their employees and visitors .
Bespoke design and build The Chesterford team is expertly positioned to work collaboratively with occupiers to create unique buildings that put the advancement of research at the heart of the process . The latest building to be completed is the Robinson Building , now occupied by Charles River Laboratories .
Charles River Laboratories provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies , government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts . The organisation is focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery , early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients that need them .
The Robinson Building enabled Charles River Laboratories to consolidate all its operations into one state of the art facility and bring the whole team together under one roof . The design and build of the 60,000 sq ft Robinson Building was a true collaboration between the Park developers and the client .
Comprising of two wings , linked by a stunning two-storey atrium with landscaped courtyard behind , the building is further enhanced
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