Project Brief
Client
Bicycle Therapeutics Cambridge
Project Type
Turnkey Lab Construction
Time Scale
Approx 24 Weeks
Value
Multi Million Pound Contract
Bicycle Therapeutics Laboratory Fit Out – Cambridge, UK
Bicycle Therapeutics, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Cambridge, UK, and Boston, USA, is at the forefront of next-generation therapeutics. Their innovative platform, based on groundbreaking research by Nobel Laureate Sir Greg Winter, has revolutionised the development of antibody-based treatments and bicyclic peptide (Bicycle®) drugs.
When Bicycle Therapeutics sought to relocate its primary UK operations to The Portway Building within Cambridge’s life sciences hub, a tailored laboratory environment was essential. The building, originally developed by SDC Builders with a general laboratory layout, required significant modifications to support Bicycle’s advanced research activities.
InterFocus was appointed to deliver a fully bespoke, turnkey laboratory solution designed to meet the client’s precise scientific and operational requirements. This project represents our largest multi-million-pound contract to date, delivered within a demanding six-month timeframe.
Project Delivery
Following the formal handover from SDC Builders, InterFocus commenced work immediately, transforming the facility into a state-of-the-art research and development space. Our brief included the integration of advanced laboratory infrastructure while retaining and adapting much of the existing furniture to ensure cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility.
Main Scope of Works
The scope of works delivered under this project included:
Full design and build contract
Pre-construction planning and enabling works
Internal strip-out and structural reconfiguration
Installation of internal partitioning, doors, and suspended ceilings
Hygienic wall and ceiling cladding (White Rock) for cleanroom compliance
Mechanical and electrical upgrades including:
HVAC systems tailored to laboratory and office areas
Precision heating and cooling
Specialist gas distribution and compressed air systems
Installation of 28 fume cupboards and associated extraction systems
Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems across all laboratory zones
Electrical infrastructure, data cabling, lighting, access control and alarm systems
Supply and installation of bespoke laboratory furniture
Modification and reuse of selected existing furniture
Integration of specialist laboratory equipment
Project Outcome
InterFocus successfully delivered a highly customised, functional laboratory facility tailored to the complex research requirements of Bicycle Therapeutics. Despite the ambitious timeline, the project was completed on schedule and to a high standard, demonstrating our expertise in managing complex scientific environments under time-sensitive conditions.
Why Choose InterFocus
This project highlights InterFocus’s capabilities in delivering comprehensive laboratory fit outs for clients in the life sciences sector. Our experience, technical proficiency, and flexible delivery model enable us to meet the highest industry standards for laboratory design, functionality, and compliance.
If you’re looking for a trusted partner to deliver your next laboratory fit out in the UK, contact InterFocus – the specialists in bespoke scientific environments.