Millbrook Technology Park is a developing cluster of vehicle technology businesses serving the automotive and wider transport markets
Build to Suit Opportunities 24,900 m2 ( 267,700 sq ft ) of single or multiple occupancy units now available with outline planning permission . This development will take place across four discrete zones .
Within a confidential working environment , these zones can offer easy and direct access to Millbrook ’ s test tracks , workshops and offices . Tenants benefit from individual branding opportunities in locations that are ideal for HQs and Technology Centres .
• Individual units from 10,000 sq ft up to 103,000 sq ft
• Occupation within 9 – 14 months ( interim accommodation is available )
• Full design team will respond to tenants ’ requirements without obligation
• Standard developers ’ specification available upon request
• Sustainable construction methods applied
The Millbrook Advantage Highly skilled staff provide virtually every test , validation and homologation service necessary for today ’ s demanding vehicle programmes . At its Proving Ground in the UK , Millbrook has 70km of varied test tracks , including hill routes , high speed areas and challenging off road courses . Its professional drivers and engineers perform repeatable tests on all types of vehicles in a secure and safe environment .
It has a range of test facilities for components and full vehicles . These include engine dynamometers , environmental chambers , crash laboratory and advanced emissions chassis dynamometers .
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• Connectivity – Bedfordshire ’ s road and rail connections make it the focal point of one of the most dynamic regions in Europe . Three mainline railways pass through the county . Bringing London as close as 50 minutes away . Millbrook is served by five international airports : London Heathrow , London Stansted , Birmingham and East Midlands can be reached within 90 minutes and London Luton is just a 30 minute drive .
This extraordinary connectivity makes it easy to do business across the UK and beyond . With the first class local road network , 18 million people are within a one hour drive .
• Expansion – Millbrook is at the centre of the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership ( SEMLEP ), a national growth area recognised by the government . Working with local authority and private sector partners , SEMLEP is primed to deliver the strategic infrastructure and skills projects that are essential for economic growth , new jobs and new homes in the area .
Within 30 minutes of Millbrook , Bedford , Northampton and Luton are all possible locations for volume manufacturing plants . Each location has an automotive history and supportive local Government .
Millbrook engineers specialist vehicle conversions . These range from new versions of existing platforms , such as estate cars , to armoured solutions and complex electronics installations . It conducts impartial vehicle assessments and develops class-leading vehicle dynamics improvements .
Millbrook helps Vehicle Manufacturers manage complex bills of materials and launch new models . Millbrook ’ s employees are passionate about customer service and technical excellence ; they take pride in delivering exactly what their customers want , whether that is a vehicle test , engineered solution or smooth-running conference .
Location
• Lifestyle – Bedfordshire is located at the heart of the UK and is the centre point between London , Birmingham , Oxford and Cambridge . It is one of the UK ’ s most desirable places to live , combining the very best of town and country with vast open spaces , woodlands , quiet lanes , peaceful rivers and canals offering an excellent quality of life ; yet within an hour of the UK ’ s two principal cities .
Nearby market towns such as Ampthill , Flitwick and Bedford have excellent schools , plus a wide range of independent shops , cafes , restaurants and pubs . Milton Keynes is an exciting , fast growing city just 20 minutes away , offering a regional shopping destination and significant sport and leisure facilities together with extensive business and recruitment options
House prices are around the UK average . Two Bedfordshire villages have been named in ‘ The Sunday Times Best Places to
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