Keysource to undertake design and
build project for Datum
Keysource, a global data centre
and critical environment specialist,
has been appointed by Datum
Data Centres to undertake the design
and build of a first-floor data centre
construction at its site on the Cody
Technology Park, Farnborough. It follows
Keysource’s successful completion of the
preconstruction project and subsequent
competitive tender.
The project involves the creation of a new
data hall and associated ancillary areas,
providing up to 285 new rack positions
and capacity for an initial 800kW IT
load, scalable up to 1,500kW (1.5MW).
The facility will support mixed density
applications through a flexible power
distribution system and high efficiency
cooling approach. Comprehensive
security systems will maintain the high
security standards along with monitoring
and management systems to facilitate
early warning and optimisation.
Its modular design and prefabrication will
enable the project to be completed in
under five months, making it operational
for the anchor tenant by October 2020.
This includes front of house works, the
installation of a passenger and goods lifts,
secure customer access and a goods in
and storage areas. The project will be
delivered in accordance with COVID-19
working guidelines for construction.
Dominic Phillips, Managing Director
at Datum, said: “Keysource has been
our trusted advisor since 2013 and has
completed a range of projects for us,
including a number of upgrades and
fit-outs to meet the needs of both our
new and existing customers. It has shown
us that having a pre-construction phase
for these projects is extremely valuable
in helping us to achieve the right result
that is future-proof and delivers our key
business objectives.”
Jon Healy, Operations Director at
Keysource, said: “Having a robust preconstruction
phase before undertaking
the design and build or upgrade of a
data centre facility has a number of
major benefits for clients. These include
a robust design and delivery approach,
with an ability to maintain cost control.
For organisations that are operating a
live facility, it also ensures that there is no
impact on existing operations.” ◊
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