Case study

Containerised UPS Solution

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Containerised UPS Solution

Carter Sullivan was commissioned to deliver a fully engineered containerised UPS solution for a secure site in South West England. The solution had to meet stringent technical and logistical demands, offering mobility, structural durability, and safety in a high-security, operational environment.

The Challenge

The project involved delivery to a live, secure site with strict access controls and multiple ongoing construction activities. To minimise disruption and ensure safety, delivery and installation had to be carefully coordinated with other on-site works and scheduled during pre-approved windows.

Additionally, the UPS container required elevated mounting and safe operator access, necessitating the design and supply of a custom steel leg support structure, along with an access gantry and steps.

Our Solution

Carter Sullivan supplied and delivered a bespoke 40ft High Cube ISO container, complete with all structural, electrical, and ventilation features required for long-term, resilient UPS operation.

Container Structure & Access

  • 40ft High Cube ISO container
  • Lock shrouds and locks on all doors to meet MOD security standards
  • Reinforced structural support around all apertures and cable entry points
  • Additional side rail reinforcements to maintain integrity beneath doors and louvres
  • Installed on custom-fabricated steel legs
  • Access gantry and stair set supplied for safe and compliant operator entry
  • Doors fitted with steel louvres backed by anti-vermin wire mesh
  • Two large 1.8m x 2.6m steel louvres for natural airflow
  • Chequer plate flooring (4.5mm over plain), fully welded and painted
  • Removable LV cable access covers for ease of installation and maintenance
  • Internal subfloor ducting system with ladder-frame for cable routing
  • 100mm Rockwool RWA45 insulation below floor with 0.9mm galvanized steel sheet closure

Delivery & Coordination

The completed unit was delivered using specialist transport and positioned by crane lift, overseen entirely by Carter Sullivan’s in-house project team.

Given the high-security nature of the site, all delivery activities were scheduled in advance and coordinated with other site operations to prevent disruption. Strict access protocols were adhered to throughout the process.

Outcome
  • Project delivered safely and on time
  • Crane lift completed in coordination with live site operations
  • Installed on engineered steel legs with safe access gantry and steps
  • UPS container fully self-contained and secure for long-term operation
  • Delivered to MOD standards for safety, resilience, and mobility
The Carter Sullivan Way

This project showcases The Carter Sullivan Way in action:

  • In-house project management
  • CDM compliance and strict health & safety standards
  • Full coordination with client teams
  • Precision, planning, and performance, without compromise

The project involved delivery to a live, secure site with strict access controls and multiple ongoing construction activities. To minimise disruption and ensure safety, delivery and installation had to be carefully coordinated with other on-site works and scheduled during pre-approved windows.

Additionally, the UPS container required elevated mounting and safe operator access, necessitating the design and supply of a custom steel leg support structure, along with an access gantry and steps.

Carter Sullivan supplied and delivered a bespoke 40ft High Cube ISO container, complete with all structural, electrical, and ventilation features required for long-term, resilient UPS operation.

Container Structure & Access

  • 40ft High Cube ISO container
  • Lock shrouds and locks on all doors to meet MOD security standards
  • Reinforced structural support around all apertures and cable entry points
  • Additional side rail reinforcements to maintain integrity beneath doors and louvres
  • Installed on custom-fabricated steel legs
  • Access gantry and stair set supplied for safe and compliant operator entry
  • Doors fitted with steel louvres backed by anti-vermin wire mesh
  • Two large 1.8m x 2.6m steel louvres for natural airflow
  • Chequer plate flooring (4.5mm over plain), fully welded and painted
  • Removable LV cable access covers for ease of installation and maintenance
  • Internal subfloor ducting system with ladder-frame for cable routing
  • 100mm Rockwool RWA45 insulation below floor with 0.9mm galvanized steel sheet closure

Delivery & Coordination

The completed unit was delivered using specialist transport and positioned by crane lift, overseen entirely by Carter Sullivan’s in-house project team.

Given the high-security nature of the site, all delivery activities were scheduled in advance and coordinated with other site operations to prevent disruption. Strict access protocols were adhered to throughout the process.

  • Project delivered safely and on time
  • Crane lift completed in coordination with live site operations
  • Installed on engineered steel legs with safe access gantry and steps
  • UPS container fully self-contained and secure for long-term operation
  • Delivered to MOD standards for safety, resilience, and mobility

This project showcases The Carter Sullivan Way in action:

  • In-house project management
  • CDM compliance and strict health & safety standards
  • Full coordination with client teams
  • Precision, planning, and performance, without compromise

How can we help?

Whatever your organisation’s critical-power needs, Carter Sullivan will work with you to find a solution that ensures long-term safety and security.