European Bank Reconstruction and Development

European Bank Reconstruction and Development, London

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)was founded in 1991 and supports the development of economies in more than 30 countries from Central Europe to Asia. Headquartered in London the EBRD is owned by more than 70 countries with the United States being the largest investor.

The Bank is completing a move to new offices at Canary Wharf. Design work for the IT cabling element of the project began in 2018 with discussions beginning between the consultants and potential system suppliers in 2019. The project consisted of an OM4 and OS2 fibre backbone into MTP connectivity supporting over 30,000 Category 6a copper links.

Draka had developed a trusted relationship with the consultant and the main contractor.  This was still a very difficult project to win with competition both commercially and technically. Draka secured the project in 2019 and through the pandemic ensured the on-time delivery and supported the installation of the full UC Connect copper and fibre solution. This included 1.3 million metres of Cat 6a F/FTP cable from Presov along with the management of the complex connectivity solution through the Washington factory. Total project value was in excess of 800,000 Euro and we are in the process of issuing the Application Assurance warranty as part of the building handover to the client.

Recent Success

European Bank for Reconstruction & Development – Canary Wharf Bank Street

Over 1 million metres of Cat6a F/FTP B2ca cable deployed.

60,000 horizontal cabling outlets spread across low, mid and high level

Both single-mode and multi-mode fibre optic technologies implemented on this project. Tight buffered OS2 / OM4 fibre and Standard FO panels.

MTP  OS2 / OM4 Trunk, Chassis and Cassette System deployed.