University Hospital Dorset - Site-Wide Blown Fibre Backbone

SceptreNet was selected to deliver a site-wide blown fibre backbone solution at University Hospital Dorset, supporting the deployment of a new Data Centre (DC1 & DC2) and future-proofing the hospital’s IT infrastructure. The objective was to provide a flexible, high-capacity, and resilient fibre network capable of supporting critical clinical systems, voice, data, and building management infrastructure across the entire campus.

Our design team worked directly with the UHD IT department, ensuring every aspect of the installation — from containment, external ducts, and building entry points to redundancy and route diversity — was meticulously planned and executed.

SceptreNet designed and installed a state-of-the-art blown fibre network, using Prysmian OS2 single-mode and OM4 multimode fibre to provide the highest performance, scalability, and future-proofing:

Blown Fibre Infrastructure:

New site-wide blown fibre ring connecting all major facilities
8 × 7-way Blown Fibre Legs – Route A
8 × 7-way Blown Fibre Legs – Route B
40 × 12-core OS2 Blown Fibre Links for long-distance, high-capacity connectivity
40 × 12-core OM4 Blown Fibre Links for high-speed internal networking

Supporting Infrastructure:

6 new midpoint blowing stations to ensure optimal fibre deployment and maintenance access
New core communications cabinets providing secure, organised, and accessible infrastructure
New voice infrastructure deployed across DC1 and DC2

Project Delivery:

Full design consultancy with UHD IT department involvement to ensure compliance with specifications and operational requirements
Detailed planning for all site entry points, ducting, and containment to maintain resilience and minimize disruption
Delivered through UHD-approved procedures, maintaining hospital operations throughout the 12-month project

Why This Project Stands Out

Site-wide scale: The installation spanned the entire UHD campus, connecting multiple buildings and new data centres.

Future-proofed network: Using blown fibre with OS2 and OM4 technology ensures that UHD’s network can scale easily to support new services, higher bandwidths, and evolving digital requirements.

Redundant, resilient design: Dual routes (Route A & Route B) provide full network resilience and mitigate downtime for critical hospital systems.

Expert consultation: Direct collaboration with the UHD IT department ensured all operational, safety, and technical requirements were exceeded.

Meticulous execution: Every aspect – from containment to external ducts and building entries – was carefully designed and implemented to deliver a professional, reliable, and high-performance fibre backbone.

The completed blown fibre backbone provides University Hospital Dorset with a robust, flexible, and scalable digital foundation:

Seamless connectivity across the campus and new data centres
Future-proof network infrastructure capable of supporting UHD’s growing digital demands
High reliability and redundancy to maintain critical clinical operations
Enhanced capacity for both voice and data systems

This project demonstrates SceptreNet’s expertise in designing and delivering mission-critical fibre infrastructure, combining precision planning, high-quality technology, and operational excellence to create a network backbone that will serve UHD for years to come.