Data centre procurement: one size does not fit all
Whilst the UK Government is prioritising investment in AI infrastructure, which brings significant growth opportunities within the data centre market, data centre developments are becoming increasingly complex and costly. Data centre developers may consequently look at an owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) procurement model as a way to reduce lead-in times and achieve more economical and transparent costs. Ryan considers what happens when this model is pushed even further to an owner-furnished, owner-installed procurement model and the inherent risks associated with this approach when the local nuances in the procurement process (especially here in the UK) are not properly assessed by developers. For more information, please contact Ryan Fordham.
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Please note, this article is behind the Estates Gazette paywall. Article was published 29 July 2025.
