Morgan Sindall Named as Preferred Contractor for Hemisphere One

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21 March 2025

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed by Sciontec as the preferred contractor on the Hemisphere One laboratory and workspace development in Liverpool.

Hemisphere is set to be one of the UK’s first new builds that is operational net-zero and achieves Platinum WELL, BREEAM Excellent, EPC Rated A, WiredScore certified and NABERS 5.5*. 

It’s part of a two-phase project, Hemisphere One and Hemisphere Two, that will ultimately offer a combined net total 216,693 sq ft of chemistry labs, data labs, bio labs and innovation labs, alongside incubator space, grow-on and commercial lab space. 

Morgan Sindall will support Sciontec in refining the technical design, allowing for the transition into the construction phase of the project, which is expected to start on site in autumn 2025.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “The development of HEMISPHERE One isn’t just another building project - it’s a clear demonstration of our region’s determination to be at the forefront of global innovation and life sciences. This cutting-edge facility will not only house world-leading research but foster a culture of collaboration between scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. By creating spaces where brilliant minds can come together, we are setting the stage for breakthrough discoveries that will benefit not only the Liverpool City Region but the world. As we continue to invest in the future, developments like HEMISPHERE One are clear demonstrations of our ambition: to make the Liverpool City Region the best place to grow a business, lead in health and technology, and drive forward the next generation of innovation.”

Hemisphere One is set to receive up to £13 million from the UK Government as a result of the Liverpool Strategic Futures Panel and £1.5 million from the Liverpool City Region Life Sciences Innovation Zone.

Steven Gregory, North West area director at Morgan Sindall, said: “It’s an honour to return to Paddington Village to help shape the latest transformational project within the Knowledge Quarter. This is an exciting time for the city region, with the Innovation Zone set to make it a life science powerhouse. As such, HEMISPHERE One is strategically important for the City Region and our wealth of experience when it comes to delivering high performance science and technology schemes means we are well placed to take this project forward. The exceptional facilities we will build will create the perfect environment for the exchange of knowledge and ideas, enabling world leading researchers and scientists to deliver work that will result in better patient outcomes. We will build on the legacy of our previous work here by continuing to collaborate with educational institutions, employment agencies, and non-profit organisations, to deliver skills and employment opportunities to local communities and ensure this project leaves a lasting economic legacy in the area for decades to come.”

Picture: a CGI showing the proposed exterior of Hemisphere One from the roadside. Image Credit: Sciontec

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 21 March 2025

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