Integrated Modular Data Centre Delivery

Operational Capacity. Delivered Faster.

Adaptive MDC is not an OEM-led modular supplier, a consultancy, or a general contractor. We are a fully integrated delivery partner — combining design, procurement, manufacture, installation, and commissioning under one accountable programme structure. Built for organisations that cannot afford to wait.

What We Deliver

Every format. Every density.

From enterprise deployments to AI and HPC environments — our modular approach scales to match the workload. The solution is built around your operational requirements, not around a predefined equipment stack.

Enterprise & Colocation

Scalable, repeatable modular builds for enterprise private infrastructure and colocation operators. Pre-configured designs with customisation at specification stage.

Up to 10 kW per rack

Hyperscale

Large-scale campus programmes with parallel phase delivery. Factory-tested modules eliminate on-site commissioning risk and protect programme timelines at volume.

Scales to multi-MW campuses

AI & HPC

High-density liquid-cooled infrastructure designed for AI training and HPC workloads. Rear-door, immersion, and direct liquid cooling architectures. ASHRAE-compliant design.

Up to 130 kW per rack

Edge & Remote

Location-agnostic deployment for urban, remote, and extreme environments. Self-contained, ruggedised modules with integrated power, cooling, and security.

Compact single-module through to multi-unit

How We Deliver

Integrated delivery. Not fragmented supply chains.

Multi-year timelines, disconnected contractors, and layered supplier structures have become accepted as normal. Adaptive MDC replaces this model with a single integrated programme structure — running all phases simultaneously to compress timelines and remove execution risk.

01

Design & Specification

We engage at specification stage — before the ITT is issued. Power density, cooling architecture, redundancy tier, and site interface are defined in collaboration with your engineering team. We design around your requirements, then build it.

Permitting and off-site manufacture begin during design — not after

02

Procurement

Vendor-agnostic equipment selection across our manufacturing partnerships in Europe, APAC, and North America. Equipment is selected for cost, lead time, and programme fit — not for our supply chain margin.

Multiple manufacturing partnerships across Europe, APAC, and North America

03

Off-site Manufacture & Factory Test

Modules are fully assembled, powered, and functionally tested at the manufacturing facility before shipping. By the time the module arrives on site, it is ready to install — not ready to test.

Full QA documentation package delivered at handover

04

Installation & Commissioning

Whether greenfield or brownfield, we manage installation including all associated civil, structural, and M&E works. One team manages site interface, compliance, and commissioning through to handover — no disputed interfaces, no surprises.

Single point of accountability from specification to switch-on

Timeline Compression

Traditional vs Adaptive MDC

Traditional sequential construction stacks every phase end-to-end. Adaptive MDC runs design, manufacture, and site preparation in parallel — removing sequential dependency from the critical path.

Traditional — sequential
Adaptive MDC — active phase
Adaptive MDC — running in parallel
20–50% faster
M0 M3 M6 M9 M12 M15 M18 M21 M24
Traditional — ~24 months total
Design & planning
8 months
Permitting
4 months
Tender & procurement
3 months
Equipment & manufacture
5 months
On-site construction
4 months
Commissioning
2 months
Adaptive MDC — ~12–14 months total
Design & specification
6 months
Permitting
parallel
Procurement
parallel
Off-site manufacture & factory test
6 months — factory tested
Site preparation
parallel
Installation & commissioning
3–4 months

20–50%

Timeline Compression

3–6 mo

Installation & Commissioning on Site

0

Sequential Handoffs Between Contractors

ROI & Financial Impact

Time lost is revenue lost.

Every month of delay has a measurable cost.

The financial case for faster data centre delivery is not abstract. At current colocation lease rates, every month a facility is not operational represents a direct, calculable revenue loss. For investors and operators, timeline compression is not a convenience — it is a financial imperative.

Adaptive MDC's parallel delivery model is designed specifically to close this gap. By compressing timelines by 20–50% versus traditional sequential construction, we protect the revenue that delay would otherwise cost.

At £720 per kW per month — the prevailing colocation lease rate — the cost of delay compounds quickly at scale.

Source: Adaptive MDC analysis based on prevailing market lease rates

10 MW Facility — 6 Months Additional Revenue

£7.2m

Six months of colocation revenue at £720/kW on a 10 MW facility. Revenue that is protected by compressing the delivery programme — and lost if it slips.

50 MW Facility — 6 Months Additional Revenue

£36m

The same six-month period on a 50 MW facility. At this scale, every week of programme compression or overrun has material financial consequences.

Rate Basis

£720 / kW

Per month colocation lease rate used as the basis for financial impact calculations. Actual rates vary by market and specification.

Sustainability

Built for performance.
Designed for the planet.

Discover how modular delivery cuts embodied carbon, reduces waste and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals — from factory to live facility.

Ready to discuss your requirements?

We engage at specification stage — before the ITT is issued. Tell us about your programme and we'll tell you what's possible.

Capabilities

Built for every requirement

From first specification through to ongoing operations, our capabilities cover the full data centre lifecycle.

Power & Cooling

Designed for efficiency and resilience across every density tier.

  • —Air-cooled, rear-door, and direct liquid cooling architectures
  • —Immersion cooling for ultra-high-density AI/HPC workloads
  • —Renewable energy integration — solar, wind, and hybrid models
  • —Real-time monitoring for operational efficiency

Resilience & Security

Infrastructure designed for uninterrupted operations.

  • —Multi-tier redundancy configurations to specification
  • —Multi-layered physical and cyber security integration
  • —Disaster recovery and risk mitigation by design
  • —Full commissioning and acceptance testing documentation

Deployment Models

Flexible engagement across the full delivery lifecycle.

  • —Full EPC — design, procure, build, commission
  • —Modular engagement per phase — advisory, design, or build only
  • —Greenfield and brownfield live-site expansion
  • —Location-agnostic — urban, remote, and extreme environments

Consulting & Advisory

Expertise from specification stage through to operations.

  • —Site selection and infrastructure feasibility
  • —Power density and cooling architecture design
  • —Performance optimisation and efficiency analysis
  • —Future-proofing strategy for emerging workload requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a modular data centre?

A modular data centre is a factory-built, pre-tested infrastructure unit that can be deployed on-site faster than traditional construction. Rather than designing and building each facility from scratch, modular data centres use standardised, repeatable building blocks — manufactured offsite and transported to the deployment location fully tested. Adaptive MDC designs, manufactures, and commissions modular data centres from enterprise scale up to AI/HPC density of 130 kW per rack.

What types of data centre does Adaptive MDC deliver?

Hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, edge, and AI/HPC data centres. Our modular approach scales from small edge deployments to large-scale campuses, with rack densities from standard enterprise (up to 10 kW) through to AI training workloads (up to 130 kW per rack).

What does EPC mean in data centre delivery?

EPC stands for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction — it describes a delivery model where a single contractor is responsible for all three phases. In a traditional project, these phases are handled by separate contractors, creating handoff risk and disputed interfaces. Adaptive MDC operates as a single EPC partner from specification to switch-on, eliminating the fragmentation that causes programme delay and cost overrun.

How does parallel EPC delivery compress timelines?

In traditional sequential construction, design must complete before procurement begins, and procurement before manufacture. Adaptive MDC runs all three phases simultaneously — design, off-site manufacture, and site preparation happen in parallel, compressing overall timelines by 20–50%.

Can modular data centres support AI workloads?

Yes. Adaptive MDC designs modular data centres specifically for AI training and inference workloads, supporting rack densities up to 130 kW per rack with liquid cooling architectures. Our modular approach is well-suited to AI infrastructure because it enables faster capacity deployment — critical when AI compute demand is growing faster than traditional construction can respond. Next-generation liquid-cooled architectures supporting up to 600 kW per rack are in development.

What cooling options are available for high-density AI workloads?

High-density AI and HPC workloads require liquid cooling at rack densities that air-cooled infrastructure cannot support. Adaptive MDC designs and delivers rear-door heat exchangers (RDHx), direct liquid cooling (DLC), and full immersion cooling architectures. Our CTO, Steven Parker, is an ASHRAE Technical Committee Member specialising in AI/HPC liquid cooling — all designs reference current ASHRAE guidelines for thermal management in high-density environments.

What is the difference between greenfield and brownfield deployment?

A greenfield deployment is built on a new, undeveloped site with no existing infrastructure — giving full design flexibility but requiring all civil, power, and connectivity work from the ground up. A brownfield deployment expands or retrofits an existing site or building, working around live operations and existing constraints. Adaptive MDC has experience in both. Our modular approach is particularly valuable in brownfield scenarios, where factory-tested modules reduce on-site work and minimise disruption to existing operations.

What is the financial impact of faster delivery?

At £720 per kW per month, a 10 MW facility represents £7.2m in colocation revenue over six months. A 50 MW facility represents £36m over the same period. Timeline compression directly protects this revenue.

How much does a modular data centre cost?

Costs vary significantly based on capacity (MW), rack density, cooling architecture, site conditions, and jurisdiction — there is no standard list price. The key financial advantage of modular delivery is not a lower unit cost, but a faster time to revenue: a programme that delivers six months earlier protects £7.2m at 10 MW and £36m at 50 MW in colocation revenue. Contact us at connect@adaptive-mdc.com to discuss your specific requirements.

Can you support brownfield and live-site expansion?

Yes. We have extensive experience in brownfield live-site expansion, including phased delivery sequencing that protects existing operations throughout installation. Our modular approach is particularly well-suited to capacity expansion without operational disruption.

Operational Capacity. Delivered Faster.

The organisations deploying capacity now will not be the ones still waiting.

Whether you're at feasibility stage or ready to issue an ITT — the earlier we're involved, the more value we can add to your programme.