MEP Cost Governance for Data Centres
Cost certainty from shell to operational readiness
We provide specialist MEP cost and commercial advisory across shell & core, warm shell and fit-out phases defining package demarcation, OFCI strategy and vendor/OEM interfaces to protect cost certainty through procurement, commissioning and operational readiness.
Scope of Expertise
- Shell & Core, Warm Shell and Fit-Out MEP scope and interface demarcation
- High-value systems: HV/LV Electrical, Cooling, Controls and Life Safety
- Resilience strategies (N, N+1, 2N) and phased capacity deployment
- Vendor/OEM interfaces, OFCI allocation and specialist package strategy
How We Protect Cost & Programme Certainty
- Confirm capacity targets, resilience strategy and operational requirements
- Define scope boundaries and interface governance
- Develop stage cost plans with transparent assumptions and risk allowances
- Structure OFCI/vendor strategy and package demarcation
- Align procurement to programme and long-lead constraints
- Maintain cost control through installation, commissioning and handover
Key Deliverables
- RIBA/NRM-aligned stage cost plans and cashflow forecasts
- OFCI scope strategy and risk position
- Tender evaluation and procurement recommendations with live benchmarking
- Cost reporting, change control and cost-to-complete forecasting
- Final account support through operational readiness
Value Delivered
- Defensible cost certainty aligned to resilience and operational performance
- Reduced interface gaps and claims exposure
- Procurement strategies informed by market benchmarks
- Commercial discipline maintained through commissioning and go-live
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