Musgrove Park Hospital

SceptreNet was chosen to deliver the data and fibre infrastructure for the brand-new Surgical Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, part of a major redevelopment programme transforming patient care and clinical efficiency. This state of the art facility features modern operating theatres, advanced recovery areas, and fully integrated clinical spaces all designed to elevate patient outcomes and streamline hospital operations.

Connectivity was mission-critical. The building’s IT network had to support clinical systems, medical imaging, communications, building management, and life-critical equipment, all with absolute reliability and zero downtime.

2,000+

CommScope CAT6A F/FTP data outlets delivering robust connectivity across clinical, administrative, and building-control systems – fully backed by a 25-year warranty.

27 x 12-core

OS2 blown fibre links, diversely routed to separate on-site data centres, ensuring full redundancy and resilience for critical hospital systems. Nine additional data centre-to-data centre links completed the fibre ring for ultimate uptime.

9 x 47U

Floor-standing cabinets equipped with cable management, power distribution, earth bars, and NHS-standard labelling.

50-pair

Multicore voice links supporting emergency backup telephones and full building coverage for the Trust’s paging system.

Specialist cabling

To theatre pendants for connectivity to surgical and monitoring equipment in operating theatres.

High-quality

Display screens installed across clinical, administrative, and public areas.

Our Solution

SceptreNet delivered a complete CommScope Category 6A F/FTP structured cabling system paired with a high-speed OS2 singlemode blown fibre backbone, creating a resilient, future-proof network.

Sustainability in Action

Every project SceptreNet delivers includes an environmental focus. For Musgrove Park Surgical Centre, we implemented:

Waste minimisation: Reusing or recycling cable drums, reels, and packaging.

Efficient material use: Blown fibre technology reduced cable waste and enables future expansion with minimal environmental impact.

Local sourcing: Materials and labour sourced locally to cut transport emissions.

Energy-efficient network systems aligned with NHS net-zero carbon objectives.

The Result

The Surgical Centre now operates on a robust, high-performance, and future-ready network, underpinning critical clinical services and supporting the hospital’s long-term digital ambitions. The combination of technical excellence, meticulous planning, and sustainable practices ensures Musgrove Park Hospital can deliver world-class care with confidence.

From operating theatres to administrative offices, every corner of the Surgical Centre now benefits from seamless, resilient connectivity – a backbone for modern healthcare.