The Oxford Science Park
Location Magdalen Centre Robert Robinson Avenue Oxford OX4 4GA
Contact Details Contact : Mrs Shannon Blaszko , Manager Tel : 01865 784000 Fax : 01865 784004 Email : shannon . blaszko @ oxfordsp . com Website : www . oxfordsp . com
The Sadler Brasserie and Bar
Introduction The Oxford Science Park is owned and developed by Magdalen College , Oxford .
History and Objectives The overall development concept for The Oxford Science Park derives from a master plan , which seeks to provide a quality environment for research and business activities . The concern with quality extends beyond the buildings and the facilities they offer , and the plan calls for the integration of buildings , car parks and roads into an attractive landscape providing pleasant surroundings for work and relaxation .
Since development began in 1991 , the Park has evolved into a dynamic and vibrant community in which companies of all sizes enjoy a high quality and attractive working environment . Over a half a million square feet of business and laboratory accommodation has been completed and work on a new phase of developments is currently underway .
Thriving Location Located approximately 4 miles from Oxford city centre , The Oxford Science Park is thriving as a centre of excellence for science , technology and business occupiers . The region ’ s large skill base has attracted innovative , leading edge organisations at the forefront of research and development , together with fast-track companies using The Oxford Science Park as the ideal catalyst for business start-up
Accommodation The Magdalen Centre was constructed in 1991 and provides smaller serviced office and laboratory accommodation of 80 sq ft to approx . 2500 sq ft . In 2002 a new extension was completed ( Magdalen Centre North ). The extension provides larger accommodation ( up to 11,500
sq ft ) for developing companies and is linked to the original centre by an attractive glazed bridge enabling both buildings to be run as one . The floor area of the combined facility totals 100,000 sq ft gross .
The Magdalen Centre provides occupiers with a corporate headquarters-style reception area , back up telephone switchboard service and Broadband internet connection . Additional services are offered to the occupier on a ‘ pay as you use ’ basis , eg . postal , fax , photocopying and secretarial services . These facilities , together with the opportunity to take exactly the space required without making a long-term commitment , are an essential aid to company growth for both the start-up and high-growth business .
Serviced laboratory suites In addition to office space , Magdalen Centre North offers a choice of serviced laboratories with associated office suites . The suites are suitable for small laboratory based companies or R & D and satellite departments of larger organisations . Shared laboratory facilities include , fume hood , polished water , autoclave , glass wash and drying cabinet .
The ‘ HUB ’ The ‘ HUB ’ is a suite of small offices within the original Magdalen Centre , and offers smaller sized ( 80 – 125 sq ft ) furnished office space suitable for one or two person companies on convenient and flexible terms
Virtual Office The Centre offers a virtual office facility aimed at giving start-up companies additional support during the vital early stages of their development . Over thirty companies are currently using this service .
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