Supply of Climate-Controlled Adapted Storage Containers for Museum Collections by Council of the Isles of Scilly

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The Council of the Isles of Scilly awarded a contract to Containers Direct Ltd.

for the supply of six 8' x 8' x 20ft storage containers adapted with power, environmental control, and insulation to house museum collections for a minimum of two years.

The containers required modifications to protect artefacts from temperature and humidity extremes, including 9mm ply lining and insulation, three coats of Dacrylate clear acrylic glaze on all interior surfaces, an electrics pack with lights and sockets, exterior repainting in white, two lockable personnel doors, heavy-duty padlocks, and framed apertures for air-conditioning units.

Delivery was scheduled by the start of October, with staggered delivery by mid-October if needed.

The contract value was £56,250.