Softcat makes 35,000 sq ft Manchester Goods Yard move

The software business will occupy the sixth floor of the Aviva-owned building within the Enterprise City campus.

Lambert Smith Hampton advised the occupier on the deal for fully fitted office space, with OBI acting on the other side of the deal.

Manchester Goods Yard is located at the heart of the Enterprise City neighborhood, promoted by Allied London as a digital and creative hub. Aviva backed the development in a £300m deal in 2018.

The campus is home to a number of well-known occupiers, including Booking.com and Cloud Imperium Games. F&B operators such as Fenix and Caravan are also based there.

Softcat will move from Universal Square. The space let was previously occupied by Peak AI, which took the floor in 2022. Peak AI has relocated to Hyphen on Mosley Street.

Matt Newton, head of property & workplace at Softcat, said: “This move marks another significant step forward as we continue with the real estate upgrade of our most strategic offices. Manchester is a vibrant and dynamic city, known for its strong business environment and rich cultural heritage.

“Moving from the periphery of the city to the centre will give us better access to customers and transport links. We are confident that this relocation will provide us with the space and resources needed to continue supporting our team’s growth and better serve our customers.

“We look forward to the opportunities this move will bring and are excited to be a part of Manchester’s thriving business community.”

Adam Robson, director in LSH’s Manchester office advisory team, said: “We were pleased to work with Softcat to conduct a city centre search for new premises and ultimately acquire the sixth floor of Manchester Goods Yard.

“Softcat’s continuing commitment to Manchester highlights the region’s attraction to many large corporates; with its diverse labour pool and excellent transport infrastructure, making it a prime North West destination to do business.”