Data centre facilities management

Mitie’s facilities management services support the UK data centre industry to fulfil its vital role in digital transformation.

Expertly built, sustainably powered and exceptionally maintained

From critical IT systems for hospitals, transport and banking, to smart technology and streaming media, data centres require specialist facilities management services that keep them performing at their best. With over two decades’ experience in data centre infrastructure, Mitie delivers services from design and build through to maintenance and optimisation, including technical cleaning, specialist security and engineering. Working with colocation providers, hyperscalers and cloud data centre operators, we make sure your operations stay resilient, efficient and ready for the future.

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PRISM

PRISM is Mitie’s specialist operating framework for data centres and mission-critical environments, bringing together engineering, security and operational expertise under one accountable model. Built around Performance, Resilience, Insight, Secure and Modernisation, it helps organisations protect uptime, reduce risk and gain complete visibility across critical facilities.

How can we help data centres?

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Connected and powered to meet data centre needs

Efficient data centre energy monitoring means our expert consultants will help you access the most cost-effective, sustainable power. Our resilient power distribution management solutions provide uninterrupted operations, with on-site backup and battery storage to protect against power outages. UPS systems are continuously maintained and monitored to bridge the gap between power outages and generator activation, protecting physical infrastructure and sensitive data from disruption.

Alongside power maintenance services, our energy consultants support carbon reduction and advise on your ESG reporting; all part of the service you get with our data centre energy solutions.

How can we help data centres?

Mobile battery storage

Connected and powered to meet data centre needs

Efficient data centre energy monitoring means our expert consultants will help you access the most cost-effective, sustainable power. Our resilient power distribution management solutions provide uninterrupted operations, with on-site backup and battery storage to protect against power outages. UPS systems are continuously maintained and monitored to bridge the gap between power outages and generator activation, protecting physical infrastructure and sensitive data from disruption.

Alongside power maintenance services, our energy consultants support carbon reduction and advise on your ESG reporting; all part of the service you get with our data centre energy solutions.

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SPECIALIST PARTNER

JCA Engineering and Mitie

JCA Engineering is Mitie’s specialist mechanical and electrical engineering business, with more than 20 years’ experience delivering complex projects in critical environments. From design and consultancy through to installation, commissioning, maintenance and fit out, JCA provides end-to-end engineering solutions for data centres and other business-critical facilities.

SPECIALIST PARTNER

GBE Converge and Mitie

GBE Converge is Mitie’s fire, security and technology business, providing the design, installation and maintenance of integrated fire protection, security and ICT solutions. Operating across the UK and Europe, it helps customers create safer, more resilient and connected environments through intelligence-led technology and lifecycle support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful information about Mitie’s services, solutions and technology and how we can help data centres.

Data centres require a specialist combination of hard facilities management services covering cooling systems, HVAC, UPS and electrical distribution, alongside technical cleaning of server rooms and comms rooms, physical security, fire protection and power management. An efficient approach brings these under a single integrated partner, ensuring every service is aligned to the same standards.

Mitie delivers engineering, compliance and security, focusing on increasing uptime, resilience and energy efficiency across live data centre environments. Services are delivered in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Yes. Mitie uses monitoring and optimisation tools to improve cooling efficiency, manage energy use and support sustainability targets. We support disaster recovery planning, ensuring operators have a tested, documented response to major incidents.

Mitie applies condition-based maintenance, access control and real-time monitoring to protect critical assets and maintain service continuity.

Yes. Mitie works with highly regulated and secure data environments, aligning services to strict compliance and operational standards.

Mitie delivers end‑to‑end data centre services, from design and build to maintenance and optimisation. With over two decades’ experience, we offer a range of specialist data centre facilities management services, covering server rooms, comms rooms and network rooms through to hyperscale white space environments. These include M&E maintenance, technical cleaning, specialist security, power and grid management, passive fire protection and energy advisory.

Mitie uses predictive and preventative maintenance to flag potential failures before breakdowns occur. This improves uptime, extends asset life and supports uninterrupted operations. We continuously monitor critical infrastructure through our Technical Services Operations Centre, including cooling, UPS and power distribution.

Specialist data centre cleaning is the technical cleaning of server rooms, comms rooms, network rooms and white space, using anti-static equipment and trained operatives who can work safely around live hardware. Key services include raised access floor cleaning, zinc whisker testing and remediation, and IT equipment cleaning.

Mitie helps optimise power through energy monitoring and providing expert advice on cost‑effective, sustainable supply. Solutions include resilient operations with on‑site backup and battery storage, plus support for carbon reduction and ESG reporting. For data centre operators pursuing net zero, our service extends to full decarbonisation consultancy and renewable energy installation through our Plan Zero framework.

Yes. Mitie’s specialist teams oversee design‑to‑build delivery, combining safety, compliance and sustainable design. Through self‑delivery, Mitie maintains tight control of delivery and timelines, which supports on‑time, on‑budget project completion.

Mitie protects critical data centre infrastructure with physical and digital security backed by 24/7 intelligence monitoring. AI-based insights, predictive technology and real-time threat monitoring help reduce risk, minimise downtime and safeguard sensitive assets.

Mitie provide s strategic advisory support, bridging talent gaps and embedding expertise across the data centre lifecycle. Training academies and remote monitoring tools help upskill teams and enable faster resolution of complex issues.

Mitie supports optimisation for performance and innovation by combining design excellence, resilient operations and data‑driven maintenance. This helps data centres scale capacity demands while maintaining safety, sustainability and operational efficiency.

Meet the team supporting data centres

Matt Bellamy, Solutions Director

Matt Bellamy

Solutions Director

Jason Buttle - Managing Director, GBE Converge

Jason Buttle

Managing Director, GBE Converge

Ian Jackson

Managing Director, JCA Engineering

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