Bidfood confirms summer opening for Durham depot

Bidfood has confirmed that its Durham depot will start operating this summer.

Located off Drum Road in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, the purpose-built facility will serve as Bidfood’s new North East hub, consolidating operations currently run from Gateshead and enhancing Bidfood’s ability to support customers across the region.

The new 86,000 sq ft depot features cold and chilled storage, alongside a large ambient warehouse. The site also includes a two-storey office building and extensive external yard space to support efficient distribution operations.

The site has been designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating, incorporating a range of low-carbon design features. The development includes 50 cycle bays and electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support more sustainable travel options for employees and visitors.

Mark Wood, chief operating officer at Bidfood, said: “Opening our new Durham depot marks another important step in the continued development of Bidfood’s national network. This new facility will significantly strengthen our presence in the Northeast, allowing us to consolidate our operations, improve efficiencies and enhance the service we provide to our customers.

“Our ongoing investment in modern, purpose-built depots reflects our long-term commitment to building infrastructure that supports both our customers and our people. We’re excited to see this site come to life and the positive impact it will have on our team and the local community.”

The Durham depot represents Bidfood’s wider strategy to invest in modern facilities and is the first of two new additions in the north of England, with construction for a second new opening under way in Manchester.