cGMP Manufacturing Facilities Built for Life Science Growth
Scale from pilot production to commercial manufacturing with cGMP-ready infrastructure, ISO-certified clean rooms, OEB 4 capabilities and 24/7 operational support on a 220-acre science campus.
Scale from Pilot to Commercial Manufacturing
Discovery Park provides purpose-built cGMP manufacturing facilities in Sandwich, Kent, enabling life science, pharmaceutical and biotech companies to scale from clinical development to commercial production faster and with less risk.
Located on one of the UK’s largest dedicated science and innovation campuses, our flexible manufacturing spaces range from 1,000m² to 15,500m² and are designed to support every stage of growth. With ISO-certified clean rooms, OEB 4 containment capabilities and specialist on-site utilities including steam, purified water and renewable energy, businesses can access the infrastructure required for regulated manufacturing without the cost, complexity and delays of developing their own facility.
Facility Specifications
ISO-Certified Clean Rooms
Grade A, C and D clean rooms suitable for sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting compliance with GMP requirements and regulatory standards.
OEB 4 Containment Facilities
Specialist containment infrastructure designed for the safe handling of highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) and similar compounds in a controlled manufacturing environment.
Specialist Utilities & Infrastructure
Reliable manufacturing infrastructure with centralised HVAC, purified water, refrigerated storage and sitewide steam distribution, supported by backup generators and renewable power with automatic grid backup.
Manufacturing Space Designed for Diverse Production Requirements
Discovery Park’s cGMP manufacturing facilities can support or be configured to accommodate a wide range of regulated production activities, including:
- Oral solid dose (OSD) and controlled drug manufacturing
- API and finished dose production
- Sterile manufacturing and aseptic processing
- Biologics and cell & gene therapy applications
- Medical device manufacturing
- Agri-tech, climate tech and advanced industrial processes
Manufacturing Success at Discovery Park
Asymchem – European headquarters and pilot manufacturing facility
Global CDMO Asymchem chose Discovery Park for its European headquarters, establishing laboratory and pilot manufacturing capabilities to support future growth.
Key highlights
- European HQ
- Pilot-scale manufacturing facility
- 100+ employees on site
Site Infrastructure & Operational Resilience
Manufacturing continuity depends on reliable utilities. Discovery Park’s operational infrastructure is designed for uninterrupted, regulated production.
| Infrastructure | Capability |
|---|---|
| Power | Renewable energy generation with automatic grid backup |
| Steam | Sitewide distribution network with generator backup |
| Water | Purified water systems and on-site wastewater treatment |
| Fire safety | Comprehensive detection and suppression systems |
| Security | 24/7 security, access control and CCTV monitoring |
| Logistics | Loading bays, warehousing and maintenance support |
Development Land for Life Science & Manufacturing Facilities
Discovery Park offers up to 30 acres of serviced development land in Sandwich, Kent, for pharmaceutical, biotech and advanced manufacturing organisations seeking purpose-built facilities.
Tenure options include freehold, leasehold or turnkey design-and-build options, allowing you to benefit from established utility connections, including power, steam, water and wastewater infrastructure.
By building within an operational life science campus, businesses can accelerate project delivery while maintaining the flexibility to create facilities tailored to their specific regulatory and operational requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Discovery Park located?
Discovery Park is located in Sandwich, Kent, with direct road connections to the M2/A2 and rail links to London St Pancras in under 90 minutes. The site is 20 minutes from the Port of Dover and close to Manston Airport.
Is GMP certification in place?
Our facilities operate under cGMP standards. Tenants benefit from existing site licences, quality infrastructure and experienced facilities management teams familiar with regulated manufacturing environments.
How large are the manufacturing spaces?
Individual manufacturing units are available from 1,000m² up to 15,500m², with the ability to expand on site or access adjacent development land for bespoke builds.
What sectors use the manufacturing facilities?
Our current and past tenants include pharmaceutical, biotech, life science, agri-tech, advanced engineering and climate tech businesses — from early-stage spinouts to global multinationals.
Testimonials
Cummins chose Discovery Park for its location, its facilities, and potential for collaboration with other resident tenants. The site works well for our Cummins colleagues as it offers us the opportunity to work together, flexibly and to focus. We are excited to see how Discovery Park will continue to grow, and for our company to be a part of that development.
Adam Sidders , Marketing Communications Director
Discovery Park’s lab facilities are outstanding with the all-important containment facilities we need. There is plenty of space available for us to expand making it the ideal location in which to grow. We have also benefited from being part of a vibrant community of life science companies based at the site. I highly recommend Discovery Park to any business looking for top-quality lab facilities and outstanding support.
James Steggles , Founder & Director
Discovery Park offered us a state-of-the-art facility, CAT-2 Lab, to work in during Covid 19 crisis, when all the rest of the labs were closed. They are instrumental in our growth, survival, and company profitability. Since we moved to Discovery Park, we have managed to generate profits in our business and become the leading analytical lab offering acrylamide reduction strategies from farm to fork for UK and EU food manufacturers. The facilities in Discovery Park are excellent; the service is fast and effective and could accommodate and facilitate fast-growing companies at any stage of their development, including building and creating custom-made facilities such as labs, warehouses and factories.
Tanya Curtis , Director
Cummins chose Discovery Park for its location, its facilities, and potential for collaboration with other resident tenants. The site works well for our Cummins colleagues as it offers us the opportunity to work together, flexibly and to focus. We are excited to see how Discovery Park will continue to grow, and for our company to be a part of that development.
Adam Sidders , Marketing Communications Director
Discovery Park’s lab facilities are outstanding with the all-important containment facilities we need. There is plenty of space available for us to expand making it the ideal location in which to grow. We have also benefited from being part of a vibrant community of life science companies based at the site. I highly recommend Discovery Park to any business looking for top-quality lab facilities and outstanding support.
James Steggles , Founder & Director
Discovery Park offered us a state-of-the-art facility, CAT-2 Lab, to work in during Covid 19 crisis, when all the rest of the labs were closed. They are instrumental in our growth, survival, and company profitability. Since we moved to Discovery Park, we have managed to generate profits in our business and become the leading analytical lab offering acrylamide reduction strategies from farm to fork for UK and EU food manufacturers. The facilities in Discovery Park are excellent; the service is fast and effective and could accommodate and facilitate fast-growing companies at any stage of their development, including building and creating custom-made facilities such as labs, warehouses and factories.
Tanya Curtis , Director
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