Leading interior fit out and refurbishment contractor, Willmott Dixon Interiors, is to deliver the new headquarters of the British Transport Police.
The contractor will refurbish 200 Buckingham Palace Road in the London Borough of Westminster, on behalf of landlord, Places for London – The TfL Property Company.
The fast-track design and build project will see the complete strip out of the building’s seven floors and the creation of modern, flexible and collaborative office space to CAT B standards that is fully accessible and DDA compliant.
Visitors to the building will be greeted by an enhanced arrival experience, with an impressive new front entrance being one of the project’s key features.
Safety and sustainability is at the heart of the scheme. Existing M&E services will be replaced as part of efforts to minimise the building’s carbon emissions and maximise energy efficiency, which will result in the building achieving an EPC A/B rating.
There will be additional works to the roof and upgrades to existing fire safety facilities.
Willmott Dixon Interiors has committed to a significant investment in skills and work experience for local people during the lifecycle of the project, which will include the employment of local labour where possible.
The refurbishment of 200 Buckingham Palace Road was awarded by public-sector owned procurement specialist, SCAPE. It is expected to be handed over in full, in 2025.
Roger Forsdyke, chief operating officer at Willmott Dixon Interiors, said: “We are looking forward to delivering this fast-paced project. It will transform 200 Buckingham Palace Road into a stylish and flexible headquarters building, with a working environment that facilitates collaboration and promotes employee wellbeing.
“We will be delivering the programme in phases and have carefully planned logistical arrangements to ensure the building remains operational at all times. As we will be working next to London Victoria Coach Station, special allowances have also been made to limit project delivery hours and minimise disruption.”
Laura Fernie, head of commercial offices at Places for London, said: “This is a key project which will see one of our office buildings transformed into a new headquarters for the British Transport Police. This will transform a previously operational building into a modern, highly-sustainable workplace that is targeting net zero and generate a sustainable revenue that can be reinvested into making London a thriving, more connected city.”
Christine Peppiatt, head of projects & accommodation at TfL, said: “It’s great to be working with Willmott Dixon Interiors, on behalf of Places for London, to transform 200 Buckingham Palace Road. Together we hope to deliver this new headquarters for the British Transport Police, providing an excellent working environment for everyone who works or visits.”
Mark Robinson, group chief executive at SCAPE said: “We are proud to be working closely with our partner, Willmott Dixon Interiors and TfL to ensure the seamless and efficient delivery of 200 Buckingham Palace Road. Willmott Dixon Interiors has a fantastic track record in delivering high-quality transformative projects alongside SCAPE and by utilising early contractor engagement and proactive collaboration, we will be able to guarantee that every aspect of the scheme exceeds expectations.
“At SCAPE, we are also committed to delivering social value in the local areas we serve. This will be a pivotal project which benefits the community, and we look forward to seeing the successful completion of the building and the lasting legacy it leaves.”
