The firm is believed to have beaten BAM with a bid of £29.5m for the 100,000 sq ft centre, which will be built off Woodhouse Lane on a plot in the south east corner of the main campus.

The centre will drive innovation in technology-led companies and stimulate new high-tech firm start-ups by providing ready access to the University’s research and innovation.

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The building is spread over six floors. The ground and first floors are mainly triple-height spaces, focused on communication and collaboration with the second to fifth floors will be rentable office and lab space.