Our Office Advisory team successfully advised Mantle on the disposal of 5,118 sq ft of Grade A office space at The Lambourn in Abingdon Business Park. Orano Limited, a multinational specialising in nuclear fuel cells, has chosen the space for their new UK head office.
The Lambourn is a fully refurbished three-story business HQ building offering high-specification office and research space. With a central full-height reception atrium, flexible suite sizes, and modern amenities, it provides a professional and welcoming environment for businesses.
The wider business park is home to occupiers like Giga Clear, Smeg, and Miele, it has excellent transport links and is easily accessible via the A34 and well-connected by rail and local bus routes.
Further opportunities for office or laboratory space are also available within the ground and second floors.
Edward Lifely, Director at Lambert Smith Hampton, commented: “The Lambourn’s strategic location and high-quality refurbishment make it an ideal choice for businesses looking to establish or expand their headquarters. We’re pleased to have secured a tenant like Orano Limited in this high-quality space.”
Richard Baldwin, Finance Director at Orano Limited, commented: “Orano Limited’s Head Office has been in Abingdon for decades. We have a great local team and valued local clients, and so when our lease expired on our previous office, we wanted to stay local. The move was also driven by the rate at which our UK business is growing. We are welcoming more people to our team than ever before as we continue to secure larger and more complex contracts with clients in the South of England.
Our first visit to The Lambourn was impressive, and we felt that the new office space, and the building as a whole, clearly conveyed a welcoming and professional image suited to hosting visitors and our own staff. When discussing the opportunity further, we were very grateful for the flexibility on the amount of space we needed and for clear communication and accommodating attitude of both LSH and Mantle. Our queries were dealt with quickly and effectively, and following our commitment to take the space, this continued to apply to the management of all the legal aspects of the contract.
Once works to adapt the space to our needs began, we had regular contact and progress updates from the landlords, and when some of our office requirements exceeded the standard provision for works, Mantle worked seamlessly with our contractor to accommodate these in a way that reduced time and cost.
Our move into the space was also a pleasure. When we encountered a delay with our new internet connection, Mantle was very quick to support us by allowing us temporary access to their services, and we were soon up and running. In comparison to other landlords we have worked with, the Mantle and LSH team have been a breath of fresh air.”
Jack Baker, Associate Director at Mantle, added: “We are delighted to welcome Orano Limited to their new Head Office at The Lambourn at Abingdon Business Park, and to support them in staying within their legacy area as they continue to grow and evolve.
Our goal when re-purposing the building in 2018 was to create a modern, flexible environment that offers the highest quality office space in the local area. We are pleased to have been able to meet Orano's specific requirements with accommodation that reflects their professionalism, forward-thinking approach, and ambitious goals.
Throughout the legal and fit-out process, we worked closely and collaboratively with Orano to ensure their space was delivered efficiently and exactly to their specifications. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them alongside our agent Lambert Smith Hampton, with each party going above and beyond to ensure a quick and smooth process. We look forward to seeing them thrive as part of our growing community of members at The Lambourn."
Lambert Smith Hampton acted on behalf of the landlord, Mantle in this transaction.
The Lambourn is a fully refurbished three-story business HQ building offering high-specification office and research space. With a central full-height reception atrium, flexible suite sizes, and modern amenities, it provides a professional and welcoming environment for businesses.
The wider business park is home to occupiers like Giga Clear, Smeg, and Miele, it has excellent transport links and is easily accessible via the A34 and well-connected by rail and local bus routes.
Further opportunities for office or laboratory space are also available within the ground and second floors.
Edward Lifely, Director at Lambert Smith Hampton, commented: “The Lambourn’s strategic location and high-quality refurbishment make it an ideal choice for businesses looking to establish or expand their headquarters. We’re pleased to have secured a tenant like Orano Limited in this high-quality space.”
Richard Baldwin, Finance Director at Orano Limited, commented: “Orano Limited’s Head Office has been in Abingdon for decades. We have a great local team and valued local clients, and so when our lease expired on our previous office, we wanted to stay local. The move was also driven by the rate at which our UK business is growing. We are welcoming more people to our team than ever before as we continue to secure larger and more complex contracts with clients in the South of England.
Our first visit to The Lambourn was impressive, and we felt that the new office space, and the building as a whole, clearly conveyed a welcoming and professional image suited to hosting visitors and our own staff. When discussing the opportunity further, we were very grateful for the flexibility on the amount of space we needed and for clear communication and accommodating attitude of both LSH and Mantle. Our queries were dealt with quickly and effectively, and following our commitment to take the space, this continued to apply to the management of all the legal aspects of the contract.
Once works to adapt the space to our needs began, we had regular contact and progress updates from the landlords, and when some of our office requirements exceeded the standard provision for works, Mantle worked seamlessly with our contractor to accommodate these in a way that reduced time and cost.
Our move into the space was also a pleasure. When we encountered a delay with our new internet connection, Mantle was very quick to support us by allowing us temporary access to their services, and we were soon up and running. In comparison to other landlords we have worked with, the Mantle and LSH team have been a breath of fresh air.”
Jack Baker, Associate Director at Mantle, added: “We are delighted to welcome Orano Limited to their new Head Office at The Lambourn at Abingdon Business Park, and to support them in staying within their legacy area as they continue to grow and evolve.
Our goal when re-purposing the building in 2018 was to create a modern, flexible environment that offers the highest quality office space in the local area. We are pleased to have been able to meet Orano's specific requirements with accommodation that reflects their professionalism, forward-thinking approach, and ambitious goals.
Throughout the legal and fit-out process, we worked closely and collaboratively with Orano to ensure their space was delivered efficiently and exactly to their specifications. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them alongside our agent Lambert Smith Hampton, with each party going above and beyond to ensure a quick and smooth process. We look forward to seeing them thrive as part of our growing community of members at The Lambourn."
Lambert Smith Hampton acted on behalf of the landlord, Mantle in this transaction.
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