Site infrastructure built for science and manufacturing
Industrial-grade utilities, resilient power, specialist services and 24/7 operations support — designed to meet the demands of regulated pharmaceutical, biotech and advanced manufacturing.
Power & energy
Resilient on-site power generation
Discovery Park operates its own on-site renewable power generation, delivering electricity and heat across the campus with automatic grid backup — ensuring uninterrupted supply even during external outages. For regulated manufacturing, power continuity is non-negotiable.
- On-site renewable generation — power and heat supplied across campus
- Automatic grid backup — seamless failover, no manual intervention
- Sitewide steam distribution — dedicated network with backup steam generators
Water & waste
Purified water and on-site treatment
Purpose-built water infrastructure supports pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing requirements. Purified water systems serve clean room and laboratory environments, while our on-site waste water treatment facility manages foul effluent and surface water containment — removing dependence on municipal systems.
- Purified water systems — centralised supply to lab and manufacturing spaces
- On-site waste water treatment — foul effluent collection and processing
- Surface water containment — managed drainage across the campus
Environmental control
Centralised HVAC and clean room systems
Our centralised HVAC infrastructure supports ISO-certified clean room environments at Grade A, C and D levels. Temperature, humidity and particulate control are maintained to GMP standards, with redundancy built in at key service points. Refrigerated storage is available throughout the manufacturing estate.
- Centralised HVAC — temperature, humidity and particulate management
- ISO Grade A, C & D clean rooms — certified and maintained to GMP standard
- Centralised refrigeration — cold chain storage across manufacturing estate
Safety & containment
Fire suppression and hazardous containment
Comprehensive fire suppression systems are installed throughout the park. OEB 4 containment capability supports the safe handling of highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs). Site safety infrastructure is maintained by our on-site engineering team to current regulatory standards.
- Comprehensive fire suppression — sitewide systems across all buildings
- OEB 4 containment — for HPAPI and controlled substance handling
- Sitewide safety audit programme — maintained to current regulatory standards
Connectivity & logistics
Digital connectivity and logistics infrastructure
From superfast fibre broadband to on-site loading bays, Discovery Park’s connectivity and logistics infrastructure supports both digital-first businesses and physical manufacturing operations.
Superfast fibre broadband
High-speed connectivity across all buildings, including labs and manufacturing spaces.
Loading bays & warehousing
Industrial logistics infrastructure supporting clinical supply chains and bulk materials.
Road & rail connections
M2/A2 access, HS1 to London in 90 min, 20 min to Port of Dover and proximity to Manston Airport.
Operations & engineering
On-site engineering and operations team
From initial fit-out to long-term operations, Discovery Park’s experienced 100-strong engineering and facilities teams support tenants every step of the way — from customising spaces to keeping critical infrastructure running reliably.
Bespoke fit-out design
Engineering team works with tenants from brief to build, translating requirements into compliant spaces.
24/7 maintenance & response
Round-the-clock utilities and maintenance teams ensure operational continuity for manufacturing tenants.
Long-term asset management
Planned maintenance programmes ensure services are delivered reliably well into the future.
Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Park’s power supply suitable for regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing?
Yes. On-site renewable generation with automatic grid failover means manufacturing operations run without interruption from grid outages. Steam backup generators provide additional resilience for heat-dependent processes.
What water systems are available for GMP manufacturing?
Discovery Park provides centralised purified water systems to manufacturing and laboratory spaces, alongside on-site waste water treatment — meaning tenants are not reliant on municipal supply or disposal.
Can tenants request bespoke infrastructure or fit-out works?
Yes. Our on-site engineering team works directly with tenants to design and deliver bespoke fit-outs. This includes specialist laboratory builds, manufacturing process requirements and regulatory compliance needs.
Is development land available for purpose-built facilities?
Up to 30 acres of serviced development land is available, with freehold, leasehold and turnkey design-and-build options. Site utilities connections are already in place.
Ready to discuss your infrastructure requirements?
Speak to our team about space, utilities and fit-out options at Discovery Park.
