The global hub for science, technology, business & enterprise
www.discovery-park.co.uk
Why Discovery Park? Discovery Park offers a unique working environment and is home to a diverse range of international and local businesses. As an Innovation Cluster, companies and organisations are encouraged to work together and share information and, with over 80 companies and more than 1,600 people onsite from established organisations in a broad range of sectors, we have a vibrant community of skilled professional sharing knowledge and expertise.
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A strategic location We can be reached quickly and easily from anywhere in the world. The park is approximately 80 miles from London and benefits from a strong network of transportation links. Placed strategically between London and Western Europe, our facilities appeal to the global market. Reach us: By Car
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Channel Tunnel: 30 minutes
Stagecoach East Kent operates a frequent service to and from Sandwich.
Dover: 18 minutes London Gatwick: 1 hour 15 minutes Central London: 2 hours 5 minutes
For more information visit stagecoachbus.com call the travel line on 0871 200 22 33 or text ‘traveline’ to 84268.
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London City Airport: Flights to Europe and New York
Dunkirk to Dover: 2 hours
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Professional laboratories Groundbreaking discoveries Many significant developments in the scientific sector have been realised by tenants at Discovery Park. Our research and development spaces provide ultra-modern, sophisticated and flexible biology and chemistry laboratories. Light and airy, they offer some of the most highly specified and advanced equipment currently available. The facilities have been designed around the concept of integrated research and can fully support chemical, pharmaceutical and analytical research and feature laboratories, support services, clean corridors and dedicated write-up areas.
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Specialist manufacturing For science and technology sectors Discovery Park is currently home to some of the UK’s most innovative manufacturing organisations. Our niche manufacturing facilities offer specialist resources that can be adapted to meet the requirements of a range of science and technology sectors. The pilot plant is ideal for batch and scale-up activity but can be modified for a wide range of production models. We know that each manufacturing tenant has their own requirements, therefore our spaces are built to be flexible. We’ll happily accommodate your specialist needs to ensure your operations run seamlessly from our park.
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Discovery Park A global attraction We are Europe’s leading science and technology park. Our world class facilities have attracted a host of international companies from the life science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, science and technology sectors and we have created an environment where emerging businesses and established organisations can work together. The park boasts over 1.5m sq. ft. of high-class secure accommodation. With a variety of spaces available, including flexible incubator areas, research and development laboratories, warehouse solutions and specialist niche manufacturing facilities, Discovery Park is the hub for the global science and technology industries.
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Enterprise Zone Discovery Park holds Enterprise Zone status, which brings a wealth of benefits to tenants. There are four key benefits to locating your business to an Enterprise Zone:
Financial benefits By locating your business to Discovery Park, you can claim 100% Business Rates relief over a five year period. There is also potential to claim Enhanced Capital Allowances for investment in plant and machinery. Other benefits, such as lease payment holiday, low-rent incubator units and development funding are also available.
Customer connections The business community at the park is committed to sharing services and supporting internal growth and we are home to a diverse range of commercial organisations, keen to share and network.
Simplified planning Local Development Orders grant automatic planning permission for specified types of development within Enterprise Zones. Locating to Discovery Park enables you to potentially develop to accommodate the needs of your business, saving considerable time and money.
Enhanced infrastructure Super-fast broadband and easy access to motorways, rail, airports and ports all add to the appeal of our site and our businesses benefit from locally based, skilled pool of labour to support their growth.
High-tech facilities State-of-the-art equipment Most of the scientific accommodation on the site was developed in 2000 and, as such, is state of the art; specified to the highest standards and designed to offer a vibrant and enterprising working backdrop. Our laboratories have been developed to enable chemical and biological operations to work in tandem and are divided between two buildings on the site. Laboratories are grouped into zones and can be modified to suit specific project requirements. The scientific facilities available include:
Facilities Independent energy usage management for fume cupboards
Variable speed fume extract fans for each HVAC system
Purified water, chilled water and low temperature hot water
Dedicated HVAC systems
Separate domestic water services
Write-up areas comfort cooled and protected from odours and fumes
Features Extract systems for hazardous areas
Piped services for high density medical gases
Compressed air, steam and condensate return
Variable volume supply airhandling units
570 variable volume fume cupboards, powder cabinets and microbiology safety cabinets
Dedicated open plan write-up areas
Diverse goods storage Multi-functioning warehousing options Our warehouse accommodation is diverse and ranges from practical and functional storage solutions through to automated high-bay warehousing facilities with extensive capacity and specialist loading and dispatch areas.
A mix of traditional and specialist warehousing
Units ranging from 7,000 to 70,000 sq. ft.
Complex requirements Bespoke solutions We understand that some companies have specific requirements that require bespoke solutions and Discovery Park can accommodate for unique spaces. A large amount of existing land behind Innovation House is earmarked as proposed development space and we welcome proposals from prospective tenants for the land’s future.
To find out more about future plans visit our public consultation website: www.discovery-park-consultation.co.uk
The global hub for science, technology, business & enterprise Discovery Park Limited, Innovation House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich CT13 9FF T: +44 (0) 1304 614060 E: info@discovery-park.co.uk W: www.discovery-park.co.uk All specifications outlined are indicative only and any alterations will be of equal or greater value. Discovery Park Limited reserves the right to implement changes without warning. The information is intended as a preliminary guide only and should not be relied up as describing any of the Specified Matters referred to in Regulations made under the Property Misdescriptions Act of 1991. Photographic illustrations are intended as a guide, indicating the typical style of property and finish. Any computer generated image or photograph does not necessarily represent the actual finishings/elevation or treatments, furnishings and fittings. Room measurements given are approximate only and specifications are correct at the date of print. Nothing contained in this piece of collateral shall constitute or form part of any contract.