Winvic Construction Ltd has been appointed by Prologis to deliver a new national distribution centre for Marks & Spencer (M&S) at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT).
Approximately 1.3 million ft², the scheme represents a £340m investment in M&S’s food supply chain with the development combining temperature-controlled storage, advanced automated fulfilment, returns and recycling operations, and dedicated office space.
Over the 52-week build programme, Winvic will construct two Low Carbon single-storey warehouses which include multi-storey office accommodation, a security hub linked via a pedestrian bridge and Vehicle Maintenance Unit.
Infrastructure works comprise an soil nailing to strengthen the embankment to the M1, earthworks, access roads, footpaths and a bridleway bridge.
External works include a gatehouse, service yards, HGV and car parking spaces, hardstanding’s drainage and landscaping.
On completion, the new facility will be fully electric, with embodied carbon reduced and assessed through Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in line with RICS Whole Life Carbon Methodology Edition 2 and the UKGBC Framework Definition.
The building is expected to achieve BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification while also targeting an EPC ‘A+’ rating.
Sustainable features include a large-scale rooftop photovoltaic array, EV charging, energy-saving technologies that will further reduce annual operational emissions and extensive use of recycled materials.
Winvic managing director of industrial, logistics and data centres, Danny Nelson, said: ‘Winvic is well placed to deliver large-scale projects that expand our temperature controlled and cold store portfolio.
“Being selected by our long-standing client Prologis as the construction partner on this landmark distribution facility is a significant achievement for the Winvic team.
“Our experience in delivering complex large-scale industrial and logistics projects that are designed to meet the highest sustainability standards positions us perfectly to deliver this industry-leading facility for M&S.
“It’s a special project due to its Low Carbon in Construction credentials and BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ target and we’re utilising a stage 2 Building Information Model (BIM) to its full potential to assist with this goal.”
