Dunstable UPS Dunstable

Project Overview
The project comprised the internal fit-out of an existing industrial unit to create a new operational depot for UPS in Dunstable. Works delivered upgraded office accommodation, welfare facilities and operational support spaces to enable occupation by one of the UK’s leading online retailers. The scheme included enhancements to both internal and external areas, ensuring the building was fully operational within a condensed programme. Delivered over a nine-week period, the project transformed the existing asset into a functional logistics facility aligned with UPS operational needs.

Project Requirements
The client required the rapid conversion of an existing industrial unit into a fully operational depot. Key objectives included delivering new office accommodation, canteen and welfare facilities, alongside data and communications rooms to support logistics operations. The project needed to include targeted M&E upgrades, power enhancements to the warehouse and improvements to site security. Delivery within a short programme was critical to support operational timelines.

Glencar’s Role
Glencar was appointed as main contractor to deliver the internal fit-out and associated external works, coordinating all activities through to completion and handover.

Responsibilities included:
- Overall construction management and site coordination
- Internal fit-out of office and welfare accommodation
- Mechanical and electrical upgrades
- Power upgrades to warehouse areas
- Delivery of external security and access improvements
- Programme, quality and health and safety management

Scope of Works
Enabling Works / Civils & Infrastructure
- Site set-up and enabling activities
- Coordination of existing services
- Preparation works within existing unit

Building / Superstructure
- Alterations within the existing warehouse structure
- Localised building modifications to support fit-out

Fit-Out & Building Services
- Office accommodation fit-out
- Canteen, WC and welfare facilities
- Data and communications rooms
- Mechanical and electrical upgrades
- Power upgrades to warehouse areas

External Works & Landscaping
- Installation of new fencing and gates
- External shelter provision
- Upgrade to existing security hut

Technical & Delivery Challenges
The primary challenge was delivering a comprehensive fit-out within a nine-week programme. Coordinating multiple trades in parallel required careful sequencing to maintain programme certainty and quality. Integrating new M&E systems and power upgrades within an existing warehouse environment demanded detailed planning to avoid disruption to the base building. External security works needed to be aligned with internal completion to ensure the depot was operational and secure at handover.

Delivery Conditions Addressed
- Existing building fit-out
- Compressed programme
- Operational logistics use
- Services upgrades within live asset
- Security-led external works

The Outcome
The completed UPS Dunstable project delivers a fully operational logistics depot within a short programme, providing modern office, welfare and support facilities integrated within an existing warehouse. Targeted upgrades to services, power and security enable efficient day-to-day operations. The project provides a flexible, ready-to-use logistics asset aligned with UPS operational requirements.