Bright Building
The ‘heart’ of Manchester Science Park and a state-of-the-art hub is ideal for innovative digital and tech businesses
Base
Base is a hub for the minds who make and seek sustainable office space in Greater Manchester.
Base, Manchester Science Park, Greenheys Lane, Manchester, M15 6LR
Office space, makerspace, and meeting rooms available
Great location - next to the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Part of the Manchester Science Park community
Unrivalled access to finance, talent and markets
Access to 1-1 business support and mentoring via our network
A tech and advanced materials green hub
The £21m, 91,000 sq ft office and maker-space development at Manchester Science Park is a hub for Industry 4.0, computer engineering, energy technology and low carbon, robotics, light manufacturing, materials science, gaming and animation businesses. Offering flexible, secure, leased or managed sustainable office space, and makerspace workshop capability, it will also be home to the Manchester Innovation Activities Hub (MIAH).
Base benefits from a number of green, sustainability measures and has been designed to operate at Net Zero Carbon across communal areas. Measures include an A-rated EPC, 704m2 of PV solar power, a hybrid heating and cooling system with a significant reduction in refrigerant gases, and 360m2 of recycled carpet which has been converted into alternative flooring finishes.
Enquire todaySpaces at Base
Office space
2-80 people
Whether you're an SME looking for a flexible shorter-term option or an established business wanting us to design and manage your office, we'll help you find your ideal space at Base.
Leased or Managed Offices from £27.50 per sq ft
All the flexibility of your own office, or choose a managed office to have the design, furniture selection and management all taken care of by us. Access to 1-1 business support and events also included. Makerspace workshop capability is also available if you would like a hybrid of both types of workspace.
Meeting rooms and event space
2-24 people
Available from 30 minutes upwards, our meeting rooms in Base can accommodate 2-24 people. AV equipment and refreshments are always provided with discounts available for customers. There is also an event space on the roof lounge and terrace for 165 people.
Cost per hour: From £20
Interested in Base?
Manchester Science Park is home to
+150 other innovative tech and life science businesses
How we support you
Through our extensive partner network of universities, city councils, sector-leading companies and more, we can help your business grow by connecting you to opportunities to access funding, skills, talent, markets and professional services.
Support for your business
Regardless of the size or stage of your business, we'll work with you to source the right support for your needs.
Access to finance
Benefit from access to the investors and funds you need, including the £32m Greater Manchester and Cheshire Life Science Fund.
Access to talent
Grow your business through our links to the city’s top universities; University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Access to our partner network
Access the markets your business needs to connect and grow, including direct connections to the NHS.
Access to our events programme
Our networking, health, social and wellbeing events help to keep your business connected.
Our partner network
Manchester Digital
Bionow
MIDAS
Greater Manchester LEP
Health Innovation Manchester
UK Science Park Association
Innovate UK
KPMG
Deloitte
Facilities and amenities
As well as flexible office space, makerspace and meeting rooms, Base also offers a range of facilities and amenities that your business can enjoy.
Onsite cafe and pub, with bars & restaurants in walking distance
100GB ultra-fast internet on Manchester's 'The Loop' fibre network
Access to gym studio offering yoga, spin, boxercise classes and more
On-site car parking and flexible transport links
Secure cycle storage
Showers, lockers and kit-drying room
Roof terrace and indoor and outdoor meeting and events spaces
Health and wellbeing programmes and social events
Take a virtual tour
Explore available space and download floorplans
Our location
Oxford Road Corridor
Situated in one of the top 5 innovation districts in Europe, Manchester Science Park is surrounded by some of the best cultural, clinical and academic facilities within close proximity of Manchester city centre.
Plan your visit
Discover how to get to Base
Sitting on the doorstep of Manchester's major transport links, getting to Base couldn't be any easier. Choose your route to find out how to navigate your way across the city to Base.
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Reception area and communal working and breakout space
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Terrace breakout area, kitchen and event space
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Roof terrace and event space
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Large meeting room overlooking the reception area
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An example of how a single unit office could be fitted out at Base
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An example of how a larger open plan office could be fitted out at Base
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Showers and changing facilities
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Yoga class at the Bright Building
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Summer community event in our outdoor events space
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Class in the studio gym
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Shared breakout space at the Bright Building
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Outdoor breakout space at Manchester Science Park
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A wellness event at Manchester Science Park
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