When we set out to build our flagship data centre, FRN1, back in 2012, the choice of location was no accident. Cody Technology Park in Farnborough, offered everything we needed: proximity to London without the challenges of inner-city congestion, an ultra-secure environment for our clients’ critical IT workloads, and a setting that fosters innovation and wellbeing. Over a decade later, Cody Technology Park is only getting better.
All about Cody Technology Park
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FRN1 at Cody Park
An innovation hub in the south east
Cody Technology Park is a thriving ecosystem designed to support the defence, aerospace, and high-tech industries. As the leading research and development technology park in the south east, it’s home to 90 progressive businesses and counting. Spread across 396 acres, the park is a hub of innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing, offering a unique campus environment.
The park has exceptional facilities. From 24/7 on-site security with controlled access and perimeter fencing to on-site amenities including a 24-hour gym, sports pitches, a squash court, a 100-seat café, a 200-seat restaurant, and a 100-seat conference theatre, ample parking and green outdoor spaces, including SSSI (site of special scientific interest) nature walks.
Further development at Cody Park
Cody Technology Park is currently undergoing a major £40 million investment programme, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation. This transformation includes the complete refurbishment of existing lab, office, and R&D spaces, alongside significant upgrades to collaboration areas and amenities. Sustainability is a key focus, with steps being taken to improve energy efficiency across the park. These include improving EPC ratings, installing EV charging points, and targeting BREEAM Excellent standards for all new buildings.
Ease of accessibility
Cody Technology Park’s strategic location makes it highly accessible by road, rail, and air. It offers direct access to Junction 4A of the M3, providing rapid connections to the M25 and London. By rail, London Waterloo is just 35 minutes away via Farnborough Main, with a subsidised bus service linking the station to the park. For air travel, the park is adjacent to Farnborough Airport, which offers private business jet services, while Heathrow and Gatwick are also within easy reach.
Our Farnborough data centres: FRN1 and FRN2 (in the making)
Built to Tier 3+ enterprise-grade standards, FRN1 offers 22,000ft² of technical space, housing 1,200 racks across four halls. With an average rack density of 3.5kW per rack and the capability to support up to 30kW per rack, FRN1 is designed to meet the most demanding IT requirements. Features include environmentally intelligent 2N IT UPS, a power availability SLA of 100%, and an industry-leading design PUE of 1.25. The facility is carrier-neutral and equipped with advanced DCIM systems, ensuring 24/7 monitoring and response capabilities.
Looking to the future, construction of our second Farnborough data centre, FRN2, began in 2025. Built to the same high specifications as FRN1, FRN2 is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, further expanding our capacity to support businesses with their critical IT needs.
Beyond Cody: our Manchester campus
Our Manchester campus, including our newly launched MCR2 data centre, is located near Manchester Airport’s City Enterprise Zone. This site is one of the most well-connected and protected data centre locations in the UK. An on-site NSI Gold Approved BS5979 police-linked alarm receiving centre makes it truly unique.
Find out more
Whether you’re looking for state-of-the-art data centre facilities or a collaborative space to drive your business forward, Cody Technology Park has it all.
We invite you to visit our Farnborough and Manchester sites in person to experience our cutting-edge facilities for yourself. Get in touch to find out more or book a tour.