Oxitec

Oxitec Limited

ParkLaine partnered with Oxitech to deliver a world‑class research facility at Milton Park, Abingdon, encompassing 14,000 sq ft of high‑containment CL2 molecular labs, insectary suites and R&D space. 

This organisation, pioneering self‑limiting insect technologies for global agriculture and public health challenges, required a facility that was highly regulated, operationally efficient and engineered for cutting‑edge scientific work. Despite demanding technical specifications and a tight 20‑week delivery schedule, ParkLaine successfully delivered the turn‑key design & build project with minimal disruption to the client’s programme.

Project overview

Project Type:

Turn key Design & Build - CL2 Molecular, Insectary & R&D Laboratories

Client Requirements:

Specialist insectary facilities, Molecular research labs, R&D areas

Client Timeframe:

20 Weeks

Area:

14,000 sqf

The Brief

The client required a fully compliant CL2 laboratory environment including insectary suites, molecular research labs and R&D support spaces to support their ongoing global expansion. The brief called for integration of advanced environmental controls, secure containment systems, specialist furniture and equipment supports, plus associated office and breakout areas, all within a 20‑week timeframe. Flexibility, scalability and compliance were essential to allow for future growth, enabling the organisation to extend their research footprint and adopt emerging technologies across multiple regions. ParkLaine was engaged to deliver a fully managed solution that would enable the client’s mission‑critical work to proceed in a controlled and optimized workspace.

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The Solution

ParkLaine delivered a turnkey solution, transforming the shell space into a high‑performance, highly regulated laboratory facility. The project included:

  • CL2 molecular laboratories with dedicated HVAC and containment systems
  • Insectary suites designed for precision environmental control and bio‑security
  • R&D support zones, offices and breakout areas integrated within the facility
  • Specialist laboratory furniture, storage and utility supports installed for seamless workflow
  • Advanced mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC redundancy and environmental monitoring to ensure robust operational performance

Throughout, sustainable design principles and energy‑efficient systems were applied to reduce running costs and environmental impact. ParkLaine delivered within the 20‑week schedule, on budget and to the highest standards, providing the client with a compliant, flexible and future‑ready facility that supports their innovative research mission and global growth ambitions.

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We have recently completed a five-month fit-out of a new R&D laboratory space at our UK headquarters in Oxfordshire. It was a multi-million-pound project, including the installation of complex heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for the state-of-the-art laboratories. The team at ParkLaine were brilliant throughout, taking our initial concepts and providing 3D renders, and a detailed proposal, and then turning them into reality. The project was complex, involving multiple skilled trades and specialists, yet it was completed on time and to a very high standard with minimal snags which were quickly rectified. The team made sure ongoing operations around the construction site could continue without any impact to daily business. We were kept up to date with progress throughout the project with regular meetings, emails and attendance on site. I would not hesitate to work with the ParkLaine team on future projects. They were a dream partner, and in all honesty, we cannot think of one thing that would have improved our experience or the project outcome.

Kevin Coutts, CFO

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