Item: Sceptre Networking
Author: Jay Gallighan

Project Overview

Located on the Bristol & Bath Science Park, the IAAPS facility serves as a cutting-edge research and innovation hub dedicated to advancing ultra-low-emission vehicle and propulsion technologies.

Scope & Value

Completion: November 2019 (11-month duration)
Cable Brand: COMMSCOPE

1,400 × CAT6a F/FTP

Commscope data outlets

WLAN deployment

110 × Aruba access points

Cabinet locations

Prism comms racks

OS2

Internal diverse single-mode blown fibre

APC PDU

Units

Why This Matters

In a facility built for campus-scale automotive R&D, precision, connectivity and performance are non-negotiable. The data outlets, wireless infrastructure and cabinet systems form the fabric of a network that carries research data, supports instrumentation, enables collaboration and must be ready for future expansion.

Our Approach

Strong client relationship from start to finish – working closely with the University’s team and the building contractor.

Detailed specification backed by rigorous design and build methodology.

Seamless coordination through the contractor to integrate our network infrastructure within the wider MEP and specialist fit-out.

Wireless solution deployed alongside wired infrastructure to future-proof operational flexibility.

Delivered on time and to specification – ensuring no disruption to commissioning of the research facility.

Customer satisfaction achieved through commitment to quality, workmanship and ongoing support.

COMMSCOPE

The choice of Commscope as the cable brand was inline with the University specification – produced with the clients support: the CAT6a F/FTP system offered superior performance, shielded connectivity and confidence in future-proofing the network for high-density data traffic. These attributes helped ensure that the building’s infrastructure could keep pace with demanding automotive testing and research requirements.

Outcome

Our delivery contributed to IAAPS’s ability to operate as a global center of excellence, supporting the University’s ambition to lead the transition to zero-emission transport technologies. The robust infrastructure we built underpins vital research operations, enabling the facility to perform at the highest level today and expand tomorrow.