Vodafone, Ireland
Project Name
Vodafone, Ireland
Client:
Vodafone
Project:
Vodafone Framework / Resilience Upgrade
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Sectors:
Data Centres
Services:
Electrical Services and Instrumentation and Mechanical Piping & HVAC Services
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Kirby was appointed to complete the electrical, mechanical, and GC2 scope of works on multiple turnkey projects at an existing data centre facility in Dublin.
The works spanned two buildings, covering 12,000m², and were conducted within a live environment, ensuring full redundancy for the entire 6MW campus. Projects delivered by Kirby included the build-out of multiple data halls, incorporating the full GC2 scope.
Kirby utilised advanced digital engineering technologies to coordinate and model the services on the project, engaging with the client from design and concept stage through to commissioning and handover. All prefabricated services were produced at the Kirby off-site manufacturing facility in Portlaoise.
SCOPE OF WORK
Kirby was responsible for the mechanical, electrical, and GC2 scope of works
The electrical systems installed by Kirby included:
- MV Distribution
- LV Distribution
- Generator
- UPS
- General & Emergency Lighting
- General Service Power
- Mechanical Plant Service Power
- Fire Detection & Alarm
- Access Control, Intruder & CCTV
- Earthing & Bonding
- Voice & Data Distribution
- Lightning Protection
- EM
The mechanical systems installed by Kirby included:
- Chilled Water
- Low Temperature Hot Water
- Laboratory Gases
- Smoke & Heat Exhaust Ventilation
- Supply & Extract Ventilation Distribution
- Fire Suppression
- VRF Air Conditioning
- Leak Detection
- BMS
- Server Room Air Conditioning
- Fuel Distribution
- Soils & Wastes
- Domestic Water Services
The GC2 scope of works completed by Kirby included:
- Construction of Internal Walls
- Internal Raised Access Floor (RAF) systems
- Cages
- Ceilings
- External Gantries and Support System
Installed plant items included 18 nr. UPS Systems, 3MVA Generators, 3 nr. 10kV Transformers, Busbar, 30 nr. LV Switchgear Units, 6 nr. Dry Air Coolers, 8 nr. Chillers, 30 nr. CRAC, 70 nr. CRAH, AHU, Exhaust Fans, Pressurisation Units, DGU, Primary and Secondary Pumps.
Kirby also installed multiple cooling and free-cooling systems to support alternative standalone requirements within the facility.
The total project meterage consisted of 16,000m of cable, 1,150m of containment, 2,000m² of ductwork, and 10,200m of pipework.
