FAQs

We supply ducted fume cupboards and cold rooms as part of our laboratory furniture package. However, for all other equipment/instrument we advise clients to order their own. If needed, we can recommend suppliers. Once the equipment list is final, we ensure that all are properly placed on the new layout and required services are provided.

Yes, we can install equipment. We liaise with your supplier to find a mutually agreeable way.

Yes, these can be provided by our interior designers and specialist suppliers.

Yes, this forms an integral part of any fit-out project. A wide range of products are available.

Yes, it is a relatively simple installation.

Yes, it forms the part of the detailed design and installation undertaken with our mechanical, electrical and other specialist sub-contractors.

Yes, we do handle and install external gas stores. We can manage the approval process with landlords and local authorities and thereafter carry out the installation.

Yes, we do install gas alarms and monitors e. g. oxygen deficiency alarms to avoid asphyxiation.

You don’t need to; our team will work with you to create a compliant and efficient design.

It depends on the nature of your research and there is no set rule. During our initial consultation, we can advise if the chosen space is adequate or what size to look for.

Yes, we work very closely with the developers, architects, engineers and construction team. The Bulb team has a solid construction industry experience and are able to contribute significantly from the very early stages of a project.

Bulb would seek to document the client brief and use this as the basis for the appraisal of any new or existing buildings. We can then influence the design and construction of the developer’s building ensuring a seamless handover for the fit-out of the interior.

We take over projects at various stages of construction but ideally, we would seek to take over the construction project once the building shell and main plant areas are completed.

Yes, we have extensive experience in office design and fit-out and can introduce the modern ways of working. Check out our website www.bulbinteriors.com for details and case studies.

We partner with highly experienced lab relocation services companies.

Yes, we have experienced and trained scientific team members wo can guide you through the regulatory compliance process e.g. GLP, GMP, UKAS etc. We will ensure that necessary design and delivery compliance is achieved for your project. Where needed, we can partner with external consultants for added reassurance e.g. DSEAR, GMP.

We can help you with basic health and safety requirements during design and construction stages but would strongly recommend seeking independent advice for operational matters.

Yes, we can. We’ve just delivered a GMP facility awaiting MHRA approval.

We can deliver wet labs, dry labs, clean rooms, engineering spaces, production areas, analysis and manufacturing and many more. We feel confident that we can deliver most types of laboratories up to biosafety level 3.

At the moment, we won’t get involved in BSL4, biosafety level 4 labs for biological research.

Life sciences, Biotechnology, Petrochemicals, Food & Beverage, Nanotechnology, Chemicals, Medical Devices and related.

We can demonstrate that our costs are competitive and transparent. Whilst we recommend not compromising on quality, ultimately the cost decisions remain under the clients control.

Our background is in construction and science; we ensure that your labs are safe, compliant and right first time. Often, the more significant costs associated with lab fitouts are in the engineering & achievement of compliance. Such elements can be unseen & often unexpected by clients e.g. ventilation, plumbing, emergency systems; hence costs can appear more than other companies who do not have expertise like ours.

Yes, we certainly can. Our staged consultancy approach begins with a concept scheme, budget cost & programme which will allow clients a more informed basis for decisions.

Yes, we understand the laboratory health & safety requirements and have team members with significant hands-on laboratory work (in Category 2 microbiology and chemistry labs).

Yes. One of our first projects was for a chemical analysis laboratory at Environmental Scientifics Group (now SOCOTEC) and later at Britvic.

We are very confident to take on a project of 30,000 sq. ft. in size.

Examples of some of our laboratory & office projects are:

Laboratory Case Studies

Britvic - 18,400 sq. ft.
Environmental Scientifics Group – 14,000 sq. ft.
Oxitec – 24,000 sq. ft. (as 4 phases)

Office Case Studies

Action for Children – 43,000 sq. ft.
Amgen – 24,000 sq. ft in occupation.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals – 27,000 sq ft in 2 phases

Yes, we do and we are currently working with some pharmaceutical contract research manufacturers.