Longtown Defence Storage Facility

The Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) project involved the construction and fit out of a 76,000m² warehouse which comprised of 3 x 16,800m2 chambers (level access, dock levellers) and 1 x 25,200m2 chamber (level access, hangar door, gantry crane and dock levellers). The warehouse provides safe and secure storage for a broad range of mission-critical operational material and inventory, such as large spare parts used by the British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

The facility is managed by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), the procurement arm of the MOD, and marks a strategic improvement in enhancing the UK’s defence readiness and resilience, whilst streamlining and strengthening supply chain operations and significantly increasing departmental storage.

Designed with sustainability and long-term resilience in mind, the facility incorporates modern construction methods, high-performance materials and energy-efficient systems – supporting operational effectiveness and contributing to the MOD’s net zero ambitions.

The new facility uses green technologies and practices, including energy-efficient lighting, automated climate control and recyclable packaging solutions. There are also dedicated nature reserve areas, and rainwater will be recycled for washroom facilities.