Sarstedt, Optimus Point, Leicester

Winvic was appointed by repeat client Wilson Bowden Developments to construct our eighth unit at Optimus Point, a 53,000 sq ft single storey distribution centre, including two storey offices for end user Sarstedt, a leading laboratory and medical equipment supplier.

At a glance

  • Project value: £5 million
  • Client: Wilson Bowden
  • Architect: SGP
  • Engineer: BWB
  • Programme: 36 weeks
  • Completion: May 2020

The distribution unit was made up of:

  • First floor mezzanine providing 8,000 sq ft office space
  • Electric pit installed to suit SSE requirements
  • 150mm concrete fire track surrounding three sides of the building for fire brigade access
  • High level LED lighting and smoke detection system throughout the warehouse
  • Full office and warehouse M&E installation
  • Full office fit out including carpets and decoration

Works included an engineered cut and fill and working with the local council to create a new public footpath and site access.

  • 53,000 sq ft distribution centre

  • 8,000 sq ft mezzanine office space

  • 36 week programme

Site location

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