Secure Stores Nationwide

What Secure Stores Nationwide does

Secure Stores Nationwide Ltd is a UK-based, privately held (non-funded) shipping container sales and rental company founded around 2020 by Sarah Manning and headquartered at Stowupland, Suffolk, with a stocking depot near the Port of Felixstowe. The company markets new (one-trip) and used shipping containers in 8ft to 40ft sizes — including high cube, tunnel, and open-sided variants — alongside chemical storage containers (with bunded floors, ventilation, and lock boxes), site accommodation units (Container Offices, Toilet Blocks, Shower Blocks, Canteens), and bespoke container modifications. Delivery and collection are handled in-house via lorry-mounted HIAB cranes that self-offload and position containers on customer sites, with delivery fees priced from the Felixstowe depot and standard lead times of 3-5 business days; coverage extends across England, Scotland, and Wales.

The underlying technology is conventional: standard ISO shipping containers plus HIAB delivery vehicles, with no proprietary software platform, app, API, or AI/ML components disclosed. Specialist differentiation is concentrated in the chemical storage line (BASIS-compliant features) and multi-compartment configurations for shared-use sites. The company's marketing, distribution, and operational footprint are conducted through a UK telephone sales line, email enquiries, website quote forms, an active social and content presence, and participation in industry events such as the SSA UK Conference and the Mid Suffolk Business Exhibition; the founder also serves as Chair of the Young Storage Network (SSA UK).

The revenue model is a mix of one-time container sales (£800-£3,950+VAT per unit depending on size and condition) and recurring hire subscriptions (£7-£18/week+VAT with 4-week minimum, monthly billing), supplemented by per-delivery and per-collection transaction fees and a small line of container accessories. Customer segments span construction, agriculture, retail and garden centres, sports clubs, education, self-storage operators, charities, and events — a heterogeneous, predominantly SMB and individual-buyer base with no disclosed anchor enterprise contracts. Headcount is in the 1-10 range, there is no external funding, and revenue has not been publicly disclosed.

Name

Secure Stores Nationwide

Legal name

Secure Stores Nationwide Ltd

Website

https://securestores.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Secure Stores Nationwide is a privately held UK shipping container sales and rental company founded in 2020 by Sarah Manning, headquartered in Suffolk near the Port of Felixstowe, selling and hiring new and used containers (8ft-40ft) plus site accommodation, modifications, and chemical storage units to construction, agriculture, retail, sports, education, and charity customers across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shipping Containers

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Other Warehousing and Storage (49319)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Portable Storage Container Rental Accessories & Protection (Locks, Ramps, Tie-Downs, Covers) (HSAKAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Portable Storage Container Specialty & High-Value Item Moves (Crating/Climate-Control Options) (HSAKAIAH)

Keywords

• Shipping container sales
• Container hire services
• Portable storage solutions
• Site accommodation containers
• Chemical storage containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Sales: One-time purchase of new or used shipping containers (8ft to 40ft, various conditions including one-trip, near new, cargo worthy, wind and watertight). Prices range from £800 to £3,950+VAT depending on size and condition.
2. Container Hire/Rental: Flexible rental agreements with minimum hire periods from 4 weeks to 12 months. Weekly rates decrease for longer commitments (e.g., 20ft from £8/week to £16/week depending on term). Delivery and collection charged separately.
3. Delivery Charges: Delivery and collection fees based on distance from Felixstowe depot. Variable pricing depending on container size and customer location (e.g., 20ft to Ipswich: £250+VAT).
4. Container Accessories: Sale of accessories including padlocks, shelving, and other container-related products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Secure Stores Nationwide sells and hires new and used shipping containers (8ft, 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, high cube, tunnel, and open-sided variants) across the UK. The company also offers container modifications, site accommodation units (offices, toilet blocks, shower blocks, canteens), chemical storage containers with compliance features, and accessories. All containers are delivered via HIAB-equipped lorries for self-offloading and positioning on customer sites.

Product overview

Secure Stores Nationwide operates as a shipping container sales and rental company offering a portfolio of container products and services. The core offerings consist of Shipping Containers for Sale (new one-trip and used containers in 8ft, 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft sizes) and Shipping Containers for Hire (with flexible rental periods from 4 weeks minimum). Self Storage Containers serve customers looking to build container storage facilities. The modification services transform standard containers into Site Accommodation (offices, toilet blocks, shower blocks, canteens) and specialist workshops. Chemical Storage Containers provide compliant storage with bunded floors and enhanced ventilation. Container Accessories and a Dimensions reference guide support the product range. The company delivers and collects containers nationwide using HIAB-equipped vehicles, with depot coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales, and particular efficiency in Suffolk near their Felixstowe depot.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shipping Containers for Sale New and used shipping containers available for one-time purchase across the UK, offered in 8ft, 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft sizes (including high cube variants) with various conditions ranging from one-trip new to cargo worthy and wind and watertight used. Prices range from £800 to £3,950+VAT depending on size and condition, ex-depot Felixstowe.
• Shipping Containers for Hire Flexible rental service for shipping containers with minimum hire periods starting at 4 weeks, available across England, Scotland, and Wales. Weekly rates decrease for longer commitments (e.g., 20ft from £8/week at 12-month minimum to £16/week at 4-week minimum). Hire includes double doors, secure lock box, marine-treated timber flooring, and built-in ventilation. Delivery and collection charged separately.
• Self Storage Containers Shipping containers specifically configured for self-storage business applications, suitable for entrepreneurs and operators building or scaling container-based self-storage facilities across the UK.
• Site Accommodation Container-based accommodation units for site use, including Container Offices, Container Toilet Blocks, Container Shower Blocks, and Container Canteens, designed for construction sites and temporary operational facilities.
• Container Modifications Custom modification service that transforms standard shipping containers into specialist units such as workshops, offices, and other conversions to meet specific business requirements.
• Chemical Storage Containers Specialist containers designed for safe chemical and pesticide storage with non-porous materials, steel bunded floors, additional ventilation, and secure lock boxes for BASIS-regulated pesticide storage compliance. Used by farms and rural businesses in the agricultural sector.
• Container Accessories Supplementary products sold to enhance container security and functionality, including padlocks, shelving, and other container-related accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery within 3-5 business days for standard containers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Delivery Companies/CouriersminorOthersThird-party delivery companies used for transporting containers to customer sites. Delivery contractors receive customer name, delivery address, and contact telephone number to facilitate delivery of products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alcon Containers: UK shipping container company offering sales, hire, conversions and bespoke modifications with nationwide service. Comparable in modification and site accommodation capabilities alongside core container supply.
• Tiger Containers: UK supplier of new and used shipping containers for sale and hire with nationwide delivery. Comparable in customer base (construction, agriculture, self-storage), product range, and direct-to-customer distribution.
• Containers Direct: UK shipping container sales and hire company offering new and used containers with nationwide delivery. Directly comparable in product range (8ft to 40ft), sales-plus-rental model, and target customers (construction, agriculture, self-storage operators).
• Gateway Containers: UK-based shipping container supplier selling and hiring new and used containers to trade and retail customers. Comparable in product range, hire terms, and target verticals including construction and self-storage.
• S Jones Containers: Established UK container supplier offering new and used shipping containers for sale and hire, plus conversions and site accommodation. Comparable in offering modifications, site accommodation and chemical storage alongside core container rental.
• Cleveland Containers: UK shipping container specialist supplying new, used and converted containers to trade and retail customers. Comparable in direct container supply model, range of sizes, and customisation services.
• Port Shipping Containers: UK shipping container retailer based near major ports offering new and used containers with nationwide delivery. Comparable in port-proximate distribution model, sales-plus-hire offering, and competitive direct-import pricing.
• Containerbase: UK shipping container supplier offering new and used containers for sale and hire, plus self-storage container solutions. Comparable in direct-to-customer model and self-storage operator customer segment.

Emerging players

• ISO Spaces: UK specialist in container conversions, modular buildings and site accommodation derived from shipping containers. Adjacent rather than head-to-head: shares the modifications/site accommodation segment of Secure Stores' offering.

Regional players

• Maritime Cargo Services: UK shipping container and storage provider based near major container terminals, offering depot storage and self-storage solutions. Comparable as a regional Felixstowe-adjacent operator in container depot and storage space.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StoresSecure
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@securestoresnationwide
• Facebookfacebook.com/securestoresnationwide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/secure-stores-nationwide-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/securestores

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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