Get your data centre operational with confidence
Designing a data centre is one thing - making sure it actually works as designed is another. RED's data centre commissioning & handover services bridge that gap - ensuring that every system, from cooling to power distribution, performs exactly as planned before you go live.
Our commissioning specialists bring deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience across hundreds of data centre projects. We know what can go wrong, what to test for, and how to catch issues before they become operational problems.
Whether you need comprehensive commissioning management throughout construction or independent verification as a client's commissioning agent, RED provides the rigorous testing and documentation needed to hand over facilities with confidence.
From initial system start-up through final performance validation, we're there to ensure your data centre is truly ready for mission-critical operations.
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What are data centre commissioning and handover services?
Commissioning is the process of checking and proving that all building systems are installed correctly and work the way they should. In data centres, where downtime isn’t an option, this step is essential to making sure the facility is safe, reliable, and ready to operate.
RED provides both Commissioning Management (CxM) and Client Commissioning Agent (CxA) services. As CxM, we organise and manage the full commissioning programme. As CxA, we act on the client’s behalf, independently checking that systems meet the agreed design and performance standards.
Our work includes pre-commissioning checks, full system testing, combined systems testing, and independent witness testing. We document everything, creating detailed records that become valuable operational references.
The result is a facility that's been thoroughly validated before handover - reducing operational risk, preventing costly surprises, and giving you confidence that your investment performs as promised.
Our data centre commissioning and handover services
RED's Commissioning & Handover services provide comprehensive validation across all critical data centre systems.
Our commissioning services connect directly with RED’s design and engineering expertise, maintaining a clear line from design intent to proven operational performance.
Ensure your facility performs as designed - get expert commissioning support
Commissioning Management (CxM)
End-to-end coordination of commissioning activities throughout construction
Client Commissioning Agent (CxA)
Independent client representation to verify performance and compliance
Pre-commissioning preparation
Early inspections and system readiness checks
Formal commissioning
Structured testing aligned with recognised industry standards
Integrated systems testing
Validation that power, cooling, controls and safety systems operate together
Witness testing
Independent observation and verification of critical performance tests
Performance validation
Confirmation that systems meet design intent and operational criteria
Handover documentation
Clear records and asset data for operations and maintenance teams
Data centre commissioning
Specialist commissioning for mission-critical facilities
Data centre decommissioning
Safe, compliant shutdown and removal of legacy infrastructure
Our approach
RED's commissioning specialists work alongside construction teams and equipment suppliers to ensure quality control throughout the build process.
We follow structured commissioning processes that identify issues early - when they are quicker and less costly to resolve. Our comprehensive approach means nothing gets missed, from individual component checks to full facility integrated testing.
For decommissioning data centre projects, we bring the same rigorous approach - ensuring systems are safely powered down, data is securely handled, and equipment removal follows proper procedures.
Why choose RED for commissioning and handover?
- Proven data centre expertise - Over one thousand data centre projects commissioned worldwide, covering hyperscale, colocation and enterprise facilities.
- Commissioning specialists who understand mission-critical environments - Our teams know what uptime, resilience and redundancy really mean in live operational terms - not just on drawings.
- Structured, best-practice methodologies - Commissioning processes built around recognised industry standards, ensuring consistency, traceability and audit-ready results.
- Independent verification that protects your interests - Objective, third-party validation that confirms systems perform as specified before you take ownership.
- Clear, comprehensive documentation - Detailed handover records that support operations, maintenance and future change programmes.
- Global delivery capability - Experience across diverse facility types, geographies and project scales.
- Full integration with RED’s design and engineering services - Continuity from original design intent through to fully validated operational performance.
- Expertise in both new builds and data centre decommissioning - Safe, compliant delivery across the full asset lifecycle.
- A proven record of successful handovers - 84% of our clients return to RED for future projects.
Ready for commissioning that gives you confidence?
With RED's commissioning and handover services, you get thorough validation that your data centre performs exactly as designed - ensuring reliable operations from the moment you go live.
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