Available now at Merlin Place
Premium laboratory, office and technical space available in Cambridge
Brand new Grade A workspace in the heart of the Cambridge North Cluster
Welcome to Merlin Place
Move into Europe’s most intensive science and technology cluster. Merlin Place offers 139,000 sq ft of world-class Grade A, purpose-built laboratory and office space.
The gateway to neighbouring Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge Business Park, and St John’s Innovation Campus, you’re joining an ecosystem that attracts some of the most ambitious organisations in the world.
Ready for immediate occupation, we offer flexible environments designed for life sciences, artificial intelligence, deep tech, and clean energy innovators amongst others. By bringing these sectors together under one roof, Merlin Place creates the conditions for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- 139,000 sq ft of flexible lab and office space
- Prime location in Cambridge with excellent accessibility
- Close proximity to the University of Cambridge
- CL2 and CL3 wet labs, dry labs, and tech labs combined with premium office spaces
- Sustainable design with natural lighting, green spaces and water efficiency
- Located in a thriving ecosystem with hospitals, universities, pharma and (bio)tech companies, and research institutions
Are you looking for high-quality workspace to rent in Cambridge for your research?
Download the brochure now and discover what’s possible for your organisation in Merlin Place.
Flexible laboratory facilities and modern office spaces for rent
With laboratory and office space built to equal technical standards, Merlin Place creates the conditions for cross-disciplinary collaboration. The infrastructure works whether you need benches, workstations, or both, giving. We offer three adaptable configurations to suit your stage of growth:
- Shell & Core: The base build delivered to the floor, ready for a bespoke fit-out.
- CAT A/Lab Ready: Finished ceilings and mechanics aligned to Kadans’ Lab Ready standard, ready for dividing walls and layouts primed for your equipment.
- Fully fitted CAT B: full Turnkey laboratory and office spaces ready to occupy.
The building is designed to a CL2 wet lab standard which enables the building to flex to all types of science including CL3 wet labs, dry and tech labs, and self-contained offices from 1,700 sq ft up to 139,000 sq ft.
A cross sector ecosystem
Life Sciences & Health
Genomics, drug discovery, and cell/gene therapy, supported by CL2/CL3 wet labs with write-up spaces, piped gases, and full extract-to-atmosphere provision.
High-Tech Systems, AI & Precision Engineering
Deep tech, hardware R&D, photonics, and machine learning, featuring self-contained tech labs and WiredScore Gold connectivity to power software development at scale.
Semiconductors, Nanotech & Advanced Materials
Materials science, nanoscale research, and semiconductor innovation, utilising highly adaptable, specialised technical environments engineered for advanced testing, measurement, and rapid prototyping.
Chemistry, Energy & Sustainable Innovation
Sustainable chemistry and energy technology research, providing flexible laboratory environments fully equipped with fume cupboard infrastructure, piped gases, and dedicated chemical waste streams.
Comprehensive support for your business
As a client, you have access to a wide range of Kadans experts who will bring their extensive knowledge to the design, delivery and operation of your space.
At Merlin Place, we can provide a dedicated on-site Lab Manager offering support ranging from lab coat cleaning to pipette calibration.
Our business support team can also connect you with ecosystem partners, helping you access the right knowledge, networks and opportunities as your organisation grows.
Connect with an international community
At Merlin Place you’ll join an established, energetic cluster of the most ambitious organisations in science and technology. Beyond Cambridge, you’ll join Kadans’ pan-European network of 70+ assets and 30+ science clusters, unlocking access to over 500+ client organisations.
Through the Kadans community app, networking events, and industry talks, we cultivate an ecosystem where your workspace can evolve with you, wherever growth takes you.
Cambridge North location
Located at the heart of the Cambridge North Cluster, Merlin Place offers exceptional connectivity to local research hubs, major transport routes, and national infrastructure.
- Directly adjacent to Cambridge Science Park and St John’s Innovation Campus.
- A dedicated shuttle bus connects you to and from the Park & Ride and the nearby station.
- 5-minute cycle or 15-minute walk to Cambridge North Station.
- 1 hour by train from Cambridge North to London’s King’s Cross.
- 10-minute cycle or drive to Cambridge City Centre.
Sustainability
- Targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A energy performance rating
- Fully electric building utilizing air source heat pumps for heating and cooling
- On-site renewable energy generation through photovoltaic panels (147,000 kWh/annum)
- Biodiverse green roof, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling
- Smart Building Technology to continuously monitor energy, water and resource usage
Technical specs
- 139,000 sq ft of flexible lab and office space
- Piped gases: Central gas management system piping CO₂, N₂, and compressed air directly to labs
- Centralised Landlord Bulk LN₂ cylinder located on the ground floor
- Dedicated areas for hazardous chemical waste storage and removal
- WiredScore Gold certified
- 1:8 sqm office density and 1:15 sqm lab density
Community
- Multi-tenant building built for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Dedicated business support and onboarding from day one
- Access to Kadans’ pan-European network of 500+ client organisations
- Business and community events
- Connection with the international Kadans community
- Access to talent, research, and funding services
Location
- Situated in the Cambridge North Cluster, adjacent to Cambridge Science Park and St John’s Innovation Campus
- Under an hour to London King’s Cross
- 15-minute walk, 5-minute cycle or 3-minute shuttle to Cambridge North Station
- Dedicated shuttle bus to and from the Park & Ride and the station
Facilities
- Merlin Social barista bar & cafe
- Dedicated on-site Lab Manager
- Bookable meeting rooms, 3 passenger lifts and 1 dedicated goods lifts
- 304 bicycle parking spaces with showers and changing rooms
- On-site parking including accessible spaces and dedicated EV charging
- Private balconies on every floor looking south over the Cambridge skyline
Sustainability
- Targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC A energy performance rating
- Fully electric building utilizing air source heat pumps for heating and cooling
- On-site renewable energy generation through photovoltaic panels (147,000 kWh/annum)
- Biodiverse green roof, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling
- Smart Building Technology to continuously monitor energy, water and resource usage
Location
- Situated in the Cambridge North Cluster, adjacent to Cambridge Science Park and St John’s Innovation Campus
- Under an hour to London King’s Cross
- 15-minute walk, 5-minute cycle or 3-minute shuttle to Cambridge North Station
- Dedicated shuttle bus to and from the Park & Ride and the station
Technical specs
- 139,000 sq ft of flexible lab and office space
- Piped gases: Central gas management system piping CO₂, N₂, and compressed air directly to labs
- Centralised Landlord Bulk LN₂ cylinder located on the ground floor
- Dedicated areas for hazardous chemical waste storage and removal
- WiredScore Gold certified
- 1:8 sqm office density and 1:15 sqm lab density
Facilities
- Merlin Social barista bar & cafe
- Dedicated on-site Lab Manager
- Bookable meeting rooms, 3 passenger lifts and 1 dedicated goods lifts
- 304 bicycle parking spaces with showers and changing rooms
- On-site parking including accessible spaces and dedicated EV charging
- Private balconies on every floor looking south over the Cambridge skyline
Community
- Multi-tenant building built for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Dedicated business support and onboarding from day one
- Access to Kadans’ pan-European network of 500+ client organisations
- Business and community events
- Connection with the international Kadans community
- Access to talent, research, and funding services
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