MOD Abbey Wood

MOD Abbey Wood
MOD Abbey Wood
MOD Abbey Wood
MOD Abbey Wood is located in Bristol
MOD Abbey Wood
MOD Abbey Wood
Shown in relation to Bristol
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice complex and conference centre
LocationFilton
Town or cityBristol
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates51°30′11.88″N 02°33′33.01″W / 51.5033000°N 2.5591694°W / 51.5033000; -2.5591694
Current tenantsDefence Equipment and Support and the Submarine Delivery Agency[2]
Construction startedSept 1993[1]
OpenedJuly 1996 (July 1996)
Cost£254 million
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Design and construction
Architecture firmScott Brownrigg
Other designersFira (Landscape Design)
Main contractorMowlem
Approach to the visitor entrance

MOD Abbey Wood is a Ministry of Defence establishment at Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom. The purpose-built site houses the MOD's Defence Equipment and Support and Submarine Delivery Agency procurement organisations. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in July 1996, after which various government departments relocated to the site.

  1. ^ "Crocodile and missile myths at the 'UK Pentagon'". 19 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA)".