Screeduct® Solutions at Derby Gate, Westminster

Location: Westminster, London
Client: Northern Estates Parliamentary Framework
Main Contractor: Wates Construction
Client Consultant: Aecom

Scope of Works

1 Derby Gate, part of the historic Parliament buildings, is the inaugural project of the Northern Estates Framework. CD Engineering Services Ltd (CDE) was appointed to carry out a comprehensive electrical installation throughout the building. This refurbishment is intended to provide office space for the House of Commons, facilitating their temporary relocation from the Palace of Westminster.

Screeduct® collaborated with Wates Construction to deliver custom trunking solutions that seamlessly integrated with the building’s historic architecture while meeting modern operational demands.

Key Features of Screeduct® systems

  •     Bespoke Design: Screeduct® developed tailored trunking systems to meet the building’s structural and operational requirements. Given the tight access constraints, all trunking lengths were manufactured to a maximum of 1800 mm to facilitate transportation and installation via lifts.
  •     Advanced Compartmentalisation:
    The trunking system featured five compartments, designed to efficiently house multiple electrical and data cables, ensuring neat and organised installations.
  •     Innovative Engineering Solutions:
    To address variations in floor depth, Screeduct® manufactured trunking with integrated risers and falls. This ensured a continuous and seamless run across uneven surfaces.
  •     Material Excellence: All trunking was fabricated using pre-galvanized steel with a flat flush lid, providing durability and compliance with safety standards.
  •     Aesthetic Integration: Applied specialised finishes to the trunking to complement the interior design, maintaining the building’s heritage appearance.

Screeduct®’s expertise in creating specialist trunking solutions was instrumental in the successful modernisation of 1 Derby Gate. The project delivered a state-of-the-art electrical infrastructure that harmonises with the heritage of the Parliament buildings, meeting both contemporary operational needs and historic preservation standards.

For more information on this project or to discuss your specific requirements, please contact us.

If you’re interested in bespoke trunking or have a project you feel we may be able to help with please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01789 459211 or drop us an email sales@screeduct.com.