Tritax Big Box Developments (TBBD) has let a new 63,000 sq ft distribution hub to parcel delivery business DPD at Tritax Park Queens’ Cambridge.
With the agreement for lease with DPD in place, TBBD will submit a detailed planning application to South Cambridgeshire District Council later in the year for a circa 892,000 sq ft development across five units on a 304-acre site.
The developer is targeting EPC A+ and BREEAM Excellent ratings for the units, which will be built adjacent to the A14 Bar Hill Interchange at Junction 25 of the newly upgraded A14.
Tom Kennedy, associate development director at Tritax Big Box Developments, said: “DPD is a long-standing client of TBBD’s having developed their first outstanding net zero carbon in construction facility in Bicester and we are encouraged to see such strong support from them for this proposed scheme. Greater Cambridgeshire urgently requires more space to support the region’s growth, as recognised in the council’s own evidence base and Tritax Park Queens’ Cambridge will help cater for this demand with flexible logistics and advanced manufacturing space for a wide range of businesses.”
Louise Ferguson, general manager, property at DPD, added: “Having undertaken a comprehensive search of a new site to serve the Cambridgeshire area, we believe Tritax Park Queens’ Cambridge meets our stringent criteria – both in terms of ESG credentials and location. TBBD’s commitment to design low-carbon buildings with high green building certifications is in line with our pledge to become the UK’s most sustainable delivery service provider and we look forward to working closely with TBBD to bring this site forward.”
