DataVita dv2 Data Centre Chapelhall: York Road Edge Hub Scotland Specs
Status: Operational | Location: Unit 1, York Road, Chapelhall Industrial Estate, Chapelhall, Airdrie, ML6 8NW, Scotland, United Kingdom
Project Overview
The DataVita dv2 facility at Unit 1, York Road, in Chapelhall, Scotland, serves as the corporate headquarters and secondary edge data center for DataVita Ltd, complementing the company’s primary dv1 megacampus at nearby Fortis Park. The facility is designed to provide enterprise customers with secure and resilient digital infrastructure for a range of workloads, including edge colocation, cloud backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and technology staging environments. Its strategic location within Chapelhall enables dv2 to operate as an important secondary infrastructure node within DataVita’s broader Scottish data center network, providing customers with additional options for geographically distributed deployments and resilient IT architectures. The facility incorporates strict environmental and operational controls designed to maintain stable conditions for mission-critical computing equipment while supporting reliable service delivery. Sustainability is also a central element of the site’s operational strategy, with the facility powered by 100% renewable energy, helping customers reduce the carbon impact associated with their digital infrastructure requirements. A major advantage of the York Road facility is its direct integration with DataVita’s high-speed Scottish metropolitan fiber ring, providing efficient connectivity to other DataVita facilities and regional network infrastructure. This connectivity supports rapid data replication, backup transfers, disaster recovery operations, and low-latency access between distributed enterprise environments. The proximity of dv2 to the larger dv1 campus also enables the two facilities to complement one another, allowing customers to develop resilient infrastructure strategies across multiple locations. By combining secure edge colocation, renewable energy sourcing, disaster recovery capabilities, and integration with a high-speed regional fiber network, DataVita dv2 provides a flexible infrastructure platform for businesses seeking reliable secondary data center capacity in Scotland. The facility strengthens DataVita’s regional presence while supporting enterprises that require secure, sustainable, and geographically resilient digital infrastructure.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | DataVita dv2 Data Centre Chapelhall: York Road Edge Hub Scotland Specs |
| Location | Unit 1, York Road, Chapelhall Industrial Estate, Chapelhall, Airdrie, ML6 8NW, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Status | Operational |
| Commissioning | Active Operating Facility / Corporate HQ |
| Total IT Load | ~1.5 MW – 3.0 MW Critical IT Load Capacity |
| Total Capacity | ~20,000 sq ft gross floor area (~8,000 sq ft technical whitespace & operational office space) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Concurrently Maintainable Standards |
| Project Type | Corporate Headquarters, Edge Data Centre & Regional Network Interconnection Node |
City Profile
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| City Name | Chapelhall |
| Population | ~7,058 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~340,000+ — North Lanarkshire council area |
| City GDP | Not separately reported |
| Per Capita Income | Not separately reported |
| City Tier | Tier 3 – Regional Industrial & Logistics Location |
| Key Strengths | Strategic location between Glasgow and Edinburgh; direct proximity to the M8 motorway; access to the M73; nearby EuroCentral freight terminal; established industrial heritage; access to the Central Belt workforce; and proximity to Airdrie and Coatbridge. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | DataVita Ltd |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Scottish Power Energy Networks, Host Ireland Networks, North Lanarkshire Council |
| Construction Contractor | Regional Mission-Critical Engineering & Retrofit Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Mission-Critical Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Specialists |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral facility with dual path-diverse subterranean dark fiber entrance vaults, dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs), direct dark fiber links to DataVita dv1, and interconnectivity with major UK carriers (BT, Virgin Media, Neos Networks, Zayo). |
| Power Infrastructure | Redundant commercial utility grid feeds, static N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automated transfer switchgear (ATS), 208V/400V power distribution, and backup diesel generators with localized bulk fuel reserves. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~3.5 MVA Utility Substation Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | Concurrently Maintainable N+1 Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Precision perimeter CRAH cooling units in N+1 redundancy, cold-aisle containment, air-side free cooling taking advantage of Scotland's ambient temperature, and real-time environmental monitoring. |
| Connectivity | Ultra-low latency optical dark fiber routes linking York Road directly to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, and London telecom hubs. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% Certified Renewable Energy (Sourced via local Scottish wind and hydro power purchase agreements). |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Operational Facility |
| Construction Start | Completed / Operational |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Active Commercial Operations & Corporate HQ |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~$10,000,000 – $15,000,000 USD (Estimated Historical Capex & Corporate Fit-out) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure (DataVita Ltd) |