Construction of a new production facility for the biopharmaceutical company Sartorius.

The “Greenfield” Project, a “Fast Track” turnkey construction project. 

Greenfield Project: Sartorius Biopharmaceutical Production Facility

La centrale nucléaire d’EDF à Fessenheim, située dans le Haut-Rhin, accueille les deux plus anciens REP du parc français.

This project, known as P15 in Aubagne, was a key project in the growth of biopharmaceutical production. Axima (a brand of Equans) was commissioned to carry out this project at an occupied industrial site, including all-trade construction work (TCE), under a design-build contract. 
The goal was to increase production capacity while ensuring regulatory compliance and a smooth transition for ongoing operations. The project lasted 18 months with phased deliveries, including the commissioning of cleanrooms for critical biopharmaceutical processes.

Sartorius faced several major challenges: expansion and regulatory compliance.

Responding to the growth of the single-use medical device market ":with the creation of a new biopharmaceutical production facility.

Managing the constraints associated with carrying out a major project at an occupied, active site without interrupting production.

Production continues despite the construction work connecting the adjacent production buildings.

Axima has implemented a series of technical and organizational solutions to meet the requirements of this construction project for the first building on the Sartorius Campus.

Implementation of a "Fast Track" organization:

Axima optimized the construction process by implementing a project dashboard and concurrent engineering (design / procurement / construction / studies / work), which reduced the project timeline by 30%. This approach accelerated the delivery of the first cleanroom to 13 months.

Project Management and Safety:


Axima has implemented safety procedures, including “pre-start meetings” and regular safety briefings, to ensure that no accidents occur throughout the project.

Cleanroom Design:


An optimized airflow design, ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with ISO 7 standards. The renovation made it possible to install an air-handling system capable of processing 280,000 m³/h to maintain strictly controlled air quality.

Sprinkler system:

In response to the requirements of the client’s insurer, a sprinkler system was installed throughout the building, ensuring full compliance with fire safety regulations.

Waste Management:


Axima oversaw the demolition, including the sorting and management of 448 metric tons of waste, thereby demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Project Statistics and Key Points:

2
tranches de 900 MW chacune.
10
réseaux de ventilation modifiés.
650 mètres
25 tonnes de gaines à déposer et poser.
1,5 an
d’appel d'offre.
1,5 an
d'études (20 personnes au pic d’activité).
2 ans
de chantiers (18 personnes au plus fort de l'activité).
10 M€
Montant total : Plus de 10 millions d'euros.
2
tranches de 900 MW chacune.
10
réseaux de ventilation modifiés.
650 mètres
25 tonnes de gaines à déposer et poser.
1,5 an
d’appel d'offre.
1,5 an
d'études (20 personnes au pic d’activité).
2 ans
de chantiers (18 personnes au plus fort de l'activité).
10 M€
Montant total : Plus de 10 millions d'euros.
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