One of Ireland’s largest logistics facilities is being brought to market for €165m, highlighting the strategic importance of well-maintained distribution infrastructure to major retailers and the facilities management teams supporting its continued operation.

As reported by the Irish Independent, the Tesco distribution centre in Donabate, north Dublin, extends to approximately 788,000 sq ft and is being marketed by Cushman & Wakefield on behalf of its South Korean owners.

The purpose-built facility was developed for Tesco in 2007 and remains an important part of the retailer’s Irish supply chain. Independent property reporting confirms that the centre continues to support dry-goods distribution to Tesco’s national store network, underlining the importance of its operational availability and supporting infrastructure.

From a Facilities Management perspective, the scale of the asset demonstrates the complexity involved in maintaining large logistics environments. Distribution centres must support continuous goods movement while managing building fabric, service areas, colleague facilities, access routes, utilities, maintenance programmes and operational safety.

The Donabate site has also undergone investment to maintain and modernise its working environment. Precision Construction Ltd completed a €1.9m refurbishment of offices and colleague areas, alongside €300,000 of retaining wall and embankment works. The refurbishment updated workplace areas, while the external works stabilised the embankment alongside the colleague car park and service-yard road.

These interventions demonstrate how FM extends beyond day-to-day maintenance. For major logistics facilities, planned refurbishment and infrastructure works can support the building’s long-term usability, employee environment and operational resilience.

The property’s continued investment appeal also reflects the broader importance of high-quality logistics infrastructure. Cushman & Wakefield’s 2026 Ireland MarketBeat reported that national industrial take-up reached approximately 62,500 square metres in the second quarter, with Dublin accounting for more than 90% of space transacted.

The Donabate centre was previously acquired by KTB Investments & Securities and KTB Asset Management for approximately €160m in 2019. At that time, the facility was described as Ireland’s largest building, with the Tesco lease guaranteed through 2032 and annual CPI-linked rent reviews.

For the sector, the proposed sale illustrates the value placed on logistics facilities that combine scale, strategic location, established occupancy and ongoing operational capability. For facilities managers, it reinforces the role of planned maintenance, workplace improvements and infrastructure investment in protecting the performance of major operational assets.

Source: Irish Independent / Precision Construction Ltd / Cushman & Wakefield