Henry Brothers has been appointed to deliver a £10.3 million Joint Asset Workshop and Stores project at Darby House in Wellingborough, on behalf of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone.
The new facility, which is scheduled for completion in June 2027, will bring together fleet management operations for Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service into a single, modern location in the existing car park at Darby House.
Ian Taylor, Managing Director of Henry Brothers, said: “We are pleased to have been appointed to deliver this important project for the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Work on the project started at the end of March, and we are already making good progress.”
The scheme comprises a large two storey building. The ground floor will include multiple industrial access doors leading to vehicle bays for mechanical operations, alongside welfare facilities including toilets and showers, while the first floor will provide a mix of office space and storage areas.
Sustainability is a key focus of the project, with the building designed to help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, while also lowering long term maintenance and operational costs.
Danielle Stone, the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said: “I am pleased that we will be working with Henry Brothers to deliver the new joint asset and workshops stores building.
“Sharing facilities for Police and Fire, where it makes sense to do so, offers best value for money for the taxpayer and both organisations. The new building will offer first class facilities for our staff to help them give the best service to the public, and I am looking forward to seeing it open next summer.”
The project team includes Gleeds as project and cost manager, Corporate Architecture as architect and principal designer, Millward for civil and structural engineering and Anderson Green for MEP services. The project was procured via the Crown Commercial Service Framework on a single stage basis and will be delivered under a traditional construction contract with contractor design portions.
Ian Taylor added: “This project demonstrates our continued commitment to delivering complex, multi-service facilities that support vital community services. Our team is proud to contribute to a sustainable, efficient workspace that will benefit both the Police and Fire services for years to come. We look forward to working closely with all partners to successfully deliver this scheme.”
