Lidl Luton Regional Distribution Centre

Britain's sixth-largest supermarket retailer, Lidl, has rapidly expanded over the past decade, with over 800 stores open nationwide.

At the heart of Lidl's operations is their network of 13 strategically located depots around the country, the flagship of which is their brand new 1.2 million sq. ft distribution centre on the outskirts of Luton.

The largest depot that Lidl has globally, the site will be the workplace for 1,200 recruits and our team was tasked with delivering them a cycle shelter that was both secure and BREEAM compliant.

The Solution

To meet the requirements necessary for completing this project, the team designed and delivered a bespoke 52-Space Premium Security Enclosure with galvanised Toastrack Cycle Parking.

Our team of designers, committed to delivering a solution that met the requirements and enhanced the aesthetics, took extra care to ensure that the materials would seamlessly blend into the state-of-the-art facilities. We used a galvanised BS EN ISO 1461:2022 framework with a specially selected RAL 7016 powder coating that perfectly complemented the warehouse facade.

Security was a top priority for this project. Our team delivered front and side elevations with 200 x 50 aperture twin-wire security mesh to meet the project's security requirements. We also installed a single-leaf galvanised mesh swing gate with access control, ensuring only authorized staff could enter the shelter.

The team was also tasked with delivering a bespoke smoking shelter, utilising toughened laminate glass to protect users from the elements. This was an exciting project to be part of, and we are proud to have designed and fitted a product that matches Lidl's own ethos of delivering products at a reasonable price.

Bike Shelter Specification

• Bespoke 52 Space Eastbrook Cycle Enclosure
• Framework Hot Dipped Galvanised & Powder Coated
• Front & partial side elevations clad in 656 security mesh
• Box profile strengthened sheet metal roof
• Single leaf galvanised mesh swing gate with electronic access control
• Inclusive of galvanised toastrack cycle parking to suit 52 bikes
• Made in Britain

Smoking Shelter Specification

• Bespoke Smoking Shelter with integrated bench
• Frame Hot Dipped Galvanised and Powder Coated
• Toughened laminate glass with polished edges and weatherproof interlayer
• Made in Britain
• BREEAM compliant