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Series 1

Self-Contained Secure Containment Facility

A robust, containerised containment unit designed for semi-permanent or temporary use. Built for durability, biosafety, and efficiency, it’s a versatile solution for high-risk laboratory, clinical, and field-based applications.

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Series 1 is your cost-effective, compliant, and portable containment facility.
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Some of our Series 1 industries

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Healthcare Medical Devices

Medical Reliability – Compliance-ready environments for medical device production and healthcare testing.

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Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology

Pharmaceutical Precision – Controlled environments for sterile drug manufacturing and biotech research.

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Electronics Semiconductors

Electronics Excellence – Clean spaces that protect sensitive semiconductor and electronic processes.

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Series 1 Modular Containment Unit is a fully self-contained, high-performance facility.

Housed within a standard ISO shipping container. Designed for rapid deployment, this portable containment solution ensures controlled and compliant environments for sensitive or hazardous work—without the cost and delays of permanent builds.

Engineered for applications requiring strict biosafety or hazardous material control.

Series 1 containment units are ideal for use in infectious disease research, pharmaceutical handling, veterinary labs, and emergency response situations. Compact, modular, and mobile, Series 1 delivers flexible containment facilities that can be deployed wherever secure environments are required.

All Series 1 packages include:

All work is guaranteed
ISO accredited validation
Performance qualification
Full manufacturer warranty
Operational qualification
References available worldwide

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MCA Finance Options

Making Modular Clean Air Accessible
Investing in an MCA facility is a strategic step towards compliance, productivity, and innovation. To support your goals, we offer a range of flexible finance pathways — each designed to align with your financial strategy while unlocking maximum value.

Capital Purchase

Complete Ownership

Own your MCA facility outright with full control from day one.

Design Stage (PSCA): Upfront payment, followed by staged instalments until design sign-off.
Build Stage: Initial deposit, with staged payments across manufacture, installation, and commissioning.
Warranty: 12 months as standard, extendable to 5 years with a Service, Support & Maintenance contract.

Key Advantages:
Asset sits on your balance sheet immediately.
Depreciation can be offset against profits.
Long-term ownership ensures maximum lifecycle value.
Best for organisations investing in permanent infrastructure.

The facility comes with 1-years warranty.  

Fixed Priced Rental

Predictable, Hassle-Free, Tax Efficient

Turn capital expenditure into a simple operational cost.

Upfront: Delivery, installation, commissioning, validation, and enabling works.

Ongoing: Fixed weekly rental, invoiced monthly in advance.

Inclusive: All servicing, maintenance, and parts included.

End of Term: Extend, upgrade, or return (dismantle/removal costs apply).

Key Advantages:

Rental payments are typically 100% tax-deductible as an operating expense.

No asset or liability on your balance sheet, improving financial ratios.

Preserves capital for investment in core business activities.

Ideal for businesses seeking cost certainty with no ownership responsibility.

At the end of the rental term, dismantle and removal costs will be payable.

BAAS

(Building as a Service)

A complete, worry-free solution — clean air as a service.

Upfront: Design, delivery, installation, commissioning, validation, and enabling works.

Ongoing: Weekly rental fee invoiced monthly.

Inclusive: Extended warranty, servicing, maintenance, parts, and annual validation.

End of Term: Return, upgrade, or extend as needed.

Key Advantages:

Fully off-balance sheet, treated as a service contract.

Rental payments are tax-deductible.

Protects working capital with no residual value risk.

“Plug-and-play” cleanroom without operational distraction.

Perfect for organisations prioritising agility and zero ownership burden.

Return, upgrade, or extend as needed.

Hire Purchase

Spread the Cost, Own at the End

Manageable instalments with ultimate ownership.

Design Stage (PSCA): Upfront payment, with staged instalments until design sign-off.

Build Stage: Monthly (or bi-monthly) applications for payment aligned to progress.

Deposit: Initial deposit starts the hire purchase agreement.

Fixed Monthly Payments: Balance spread evenly across the term.

Ownership Option: Purchase outright at the end for a final fee.

Key Advantages:

Facility becomes your asset at the end of the term.

Interest charges are typically tax-deductible, reducing the net cost of ownership.

Spreads investment while keeping the asset on your balance sheet.

Predictable, fixed payments aid long-term financial planning.

Best for organisations who want the asset on their books but need to ease cashflow.

Purchase outright at the end for a final fee.

Why Finance MCA?

Choice – Four tailored pathways to match your financial strategy.

Tax Efficiency – Rentals and interest payments can often be offset against tax.

Cashflow Friendly – Spread costs instead of heavy upfront capital outlay.

Certainty & Control – Fixed terms, transparent pricing, no surprises.

Service Assurance – Full support and maintenance across all options.

A full guide to Series 1

What is Series 1?

Series 1 is a mobile containment solution designed to deliver fast, reliable protection for people, processes, and the environment. With a secure, plug-and-play design, it provides rapid-response facilities for projects where biosafety and hazard control are non-negotiable.

Whether supporting high-risk laboratory studies, outbreak response, or pharmaceutical containment, Series 1 offers a cost-effective and practical alternative to building permanent facilities.

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Why Choose Series 1?

Containment projects often face urgent timelines and critical safety demands. Series 1 solves these challenges with:

  • Rapid Deployment: Secure containment facilities operational in days.
  • Cost-Effective: Avoids the high expense of permanent infrastructure.
  • Flexible Use: Suitable for a range of biosafety levels and hazard-control applications.

Perfect for government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, universities, and NGOs working in high-risk environments.

How Series 1 is Different: Plug-and-Play Containment for Critical Work

  • Transportable Units: Deployed rapidly in the field or at remote sites.
  • Plug-and-Play Setup: Minimal preparation—ready to use once utilities are connected.
  • Compliance-Ready: Configurable to meet BSL (biosafety level) requirements.
  • Adaptable Layouts: Modular design supports varied containment workflows.

Series 1 ensures controlled, compliant containment wherever it’s needed—supporting urgent safety-critical operations worldwide.

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