Kelvin Data Centre – University of Glasgow

M&E works are due to commence in April of this year on a newly constructed resilient data centre for the University of Glasgow.

The data centre will accommodate the ScotGrid servers, School Physics & Astronomy, IT and potential for further corporate IT systems that would create a centralised ‘fit-for-purpose’ data centre.

Client: University of Glasgow

Main Contractor: Graham Construction

Architect:  Fairhurst

Consultant: TUV

Services: M&E

Duration:  8 months

Location: Glasgow

Electrical services include:

• Diversions of existing services
• HV Installation
• LV Switchgear and sub mains cabling
• Busbar installation
• Generator installation – 1600kVA to uptime institute requirements
• Automatic transfer switch installation
• UPS installation – 250kVA and 80Kva
• Power distribution units
• Fire suppression
• Power earthing installation
• General purpose & emergency lighting
• Lighting controls
• External lighting
• General Purpose Power
• Fire Alarm & Vesda system
• Structured cabling
• CCTV
• Access control
• Mechanical wiring
• Lightning protection
• Test & commission

Mechanical services include:

• Diversions of existing services
• DX Air conditioning
• Ventilation
• Heating installation
• Plumbing
• Above ground drainage and condensates
• Leak detection
• External water mains
• Fire hydrant
• BMS controls
• Test & commission