Winvic set to deliver £340 million distribution hub

Construction is set to begin on one of the UK’s largest distribution centres.

Winvic Construction has been appointed by Prologis to deliver a new 1.3 million sq ft national distribution centre for Marks & Spencer at Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal. 

The £340 million scheme forms a central part of M&S’s strategy to expand its food business and strengthen its supply chain.

The facility will combine temperature-controlled storage, automated fulfilment, recycling operations and office space, delivered over a 52-week build programme. 

Two low-carbon warehouses will be constructed alongside supporting infrastructure, including access roads, parking, a vehicle maintenance unit and landscaping.

Once complete, the fully electric building is expected to achieve BREEAM Outstanding certification and an EPC A+ rating, supported by rooftop solar panels, EV charging and recycled materials. 

Danny Nelson, managing director of industrial, logistics and data centres at Winvic, 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.”

The scheme is forecast to support more than 2000 jobs, including around 1000 permanent roles when operational.

Paul Weston, regional head at Prologis UK, added: “Prologis is pleased to have appointed Winvic as our construction partner to deliver this complex large-scale logistics projects designed to meet the highest environmental standards. 

“This development enables a future-fit supply chain for M&S and brings lasting economic value to the Midlands – through skilled jobs, resilient infrastructure and investment in one of the UK’s most important logistics locations.”

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