AtlasEdge Data Centers: LBA001 Leeds Data Center

AtlasEdge Leeds (LBA001) is a carrier-neutral, Tier 3 standard edge-colocation data center located at Gelderd Close, Holbeck, Leeds, LS12 6DS, United Kingdom. Formerly known as Hardy Fisher and originally built as a Bank of England bullion vault, the facility was acquired by AtlasEdge in 2022, followed by a comprehensive £13 million refurbishment, officially relaunched in March 2024. Strategically situated just four miles from Leeds city centre and 18 km from the nearest major airport, with a bus stop 150 m away, it offers excellent accessibility and low-latency connectivity for the burgeoning digital hub of Northern England. As the first Tier III facility in Leeds, LBA001 serves as a regional aggregation hub supporting high‑performance and localized digital infrastructure needs.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Technical Space: Over 800 m², with some sources noting up to 900 m² of data center space 
• Rack Capacity: Approximately 200 racks across the ground-floor hall, organized into eight distinct hot-aisle contained pods
• Power Capacity: Total customer power approximately 3 MVA; second independent/diverse 11 kV incoming power feed supporting up to 3.4 MW of capacity 
• Power Infrastructure: Centralized UPS in N+N configuration, separate UPS rooms, upgraded intake substation, transformers, and switchgear; additional generators added for N+N resilience
• Cooling Systems: Energy-efficient cooling installed during refurbishment; environmental monitoring aligns with ASHRAE guidelines 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical Security: 24/7 on‑site security staff, enhanced perimeter fencing, CCTV surveillance, biometric and smartcard access, door‑opening alarms, and secure tenant delivery/storage/rack‑build areas
• Fire Control: Addressable analogue alarms with double‑knock activation, VESDA (HSSD) smoke detection, and gas suppression systems 
• Compliance Certifications: The facility holds ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certifications, supporting regulated workloads

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier‑Neutral: Operated on a neutral basis, offering flexible connectivity options 
• Carrier Availability: On‑site access to 9 major carriers, including BT, Virgin, SSE, Verizon, Gamma, CenturyLink (Level 3), Cogent, TalkTalk, Metronet, and euNetworks
• Cloud Interconnect: Direct private connectivity to Microsoft Azure and AWS available on-site 
• SDN / Megaport: Integrated with Megaport's Software-Defined Networking, enabling instant, on-demand connections to global cloud providers and data centers 
• Fiber Path Redundancy: Diverse cable routing ensures alternative carrier pathways and enhanced resilience

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises & Local Businesses: Those requiring resilient, low‑latency infrastructure in Northern England’s digital hub 
• Cloud & OTT Providers: Benefit from direct cloud connectivity and rich carrier ecosystem
• Financial Services, Healthcare, Digital Media: Regulated industries, media firms, and financial institutions leverage the facility's compliance certifications, latency‑optimized edge design, and secure connectivity
• Connectivity Providers & Carriers: Use the site as an interconnection point to expand network reach across the UK