Coronavirus : Emergency Marquees

Russell Sizer • June 4, 2021

As we all find ourselves amongst a global coronavirus pandemic with COVID-19, we as a small Northampton based company (providing marquee hire in Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire) would like to to see if we can help other local businesses, councils, government bodies and any of the emergency services with any short notice contingency planning.

We can offer emergency marquees for hire at short notice, whether this is for short or long term requirements.

Example uses for a marquee include (these are not the only uses):

  • Screening area
  • Hospitals and waiting rooms
  • Security area
  • Accident and emergency
  • Quarantining areas
  • Workshops
  • Containment area
  • Manufacturing
  • Storage or holding area
  • Link walkways
  • Sanitising area
  • Refrigeration

If you require our help, please contact us on 07533 023225 or email zestmarquees@gmail.com (we are responding to our emails immediately).

Everyone have a healthy and safe environment to work and live in, whilst we all work together to get through these challenging times.


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