High-speed e-commerce site with quality delivery will provide around 550 new job opportunities

High-speed e-commerce site with quality delivery will provide around 550 new job opportunities

Gazeley, global sustainable logistics provider, has signed a major deal with Tesco, to build a new e-commerce distribution centre at G.Park Enfield, north London.

The £20-million deal for a combined home deliveries and Express logistics centre was won following a competitive process and is a result of what the provider said is its ability to deliver cost-effective distribution projects within tight timescales.

The 152,000 square-foot build to suit project is part of the 15.5-acre G.Park Enfield site, which is one of the largest industrial warehouse sites on the M25. Tesco has signed an agreement for lease and the building is already under construction and due for completion in the first quarter of 2011, with Tesco fit out progressing thereafter.

The building will provide a merged distribution function for the Tesco.com and Express parts of the business, with the retail giant investing significantly in the automation and fit out. It will generate around 550 jobs in the local area and serve Tesco customers across north London and the Home Counties.

Rapid planning to implementation

Planning permission for the site was secured in 11 weeks and the building will reach practical completion in just 20 weeks. Tesco and Gazeley have agreed early access for the Tesco fit out team as early as week nine.

Nigel Godfrey, senior vice president of UK Operations at Gazeley, said: “We have significant experience in delivering bespoke solutions for our customers. Our partnership approach means we are able to deliver this strategic site for Tesco in a short timescale to the highest quality specification.

“E-commerce developments are an increasing requirement for retailers and being able to deliver efficiently and effectively is vital. We are looking to build on this deal to deliver solutions for major companies that have urgent requirements for such facilities. The Tesco deal follows a number of recent wins including the development of G.Park Swindon and a land sale at G.Park Bedford.”

Visitors to view Gazeley’s website can view a webcam of the build.