Mace Secures Major Contract for Oxford’s Life Sciences Hub

Mace has been awarded a £184 million contract to expand The Oxford Science Park with The Daubeny Project. This project will add three state-of-the-art laboratory and office buildings, enhancing Oxford’s status as a global leader in scientific innovation.

The expansion will provide 400,500 sq ft of premium space, meeting the high demand in the life sciences sector. Owned by Magdalen College, Oxford, the park supports discovery, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The new buildings will prioritise sustainability and occupant well-being, featuring biodiverse landscaping, extensive photovoltaic energy generation, and optimised natural light. Mace’s innovative ground engineering solutions will save around 3000 tonnes of embodied carbon, and the facades will use recycled aluminium, saving over 500 tonnes of carbon.

Rory Maw, CEO of The Oxford Science Park, highlighted Mace’s expertise in delivering this ambitious project, which will offer essential space for life science and biotech companies. Robert Lemming, Managing Director at Mace, emphasised the project’s role in setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability.

Scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, the project is expected to create numerous job opportunities and bolster Oxford’s reputation as a hub for scientific discovery and innovation.