Transport for London (TfL) is looking for around 100,000 sq ft of disaster recovery space.
The transport body, which is responsible for services across the capital, is searching within the boundaries of London Tube zones one to four for two sites.
Each unit must be able to house 430 PC positions with access to TfL’s network.
TfL has bypassed property agents and is rushing ahead with plans to procure the space directly through an advertisement in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Disaster recovery space is typically let to several organisations in order to lower costs, but TfL is expected to opt for dedicated space. It is expected to choose from a shortlist of five providers in the next couple of weeks.
CB Richard Ellis head of corporate advisory services Matt Pullen said: “The public sector is taking the need for disaster recovery space very seriously, as is the private sector. We’re likely to see an increase in the uptake of outsourcing contracts.
“But companies are also acquiring their own real estate to support recovery space, largely driven by the lack of outsourced space available, cost and concerns about shared desk space.”
References: EGi News 05/04/04
