Purland House — Secure Bonded Storage & Alcohol Logistics in London
Purland House Ltd is an HMRC-approved bonded warehouse in London, specialising in secure bonded storage, temperature-controlled warehousing and compliant logistics for alcoholic beverages and sensitive goods. This post explains our facilities, compliance approach and operational benefits for importers and distributors.
1. What is a bonded warehouse and why it matters
A bonded warehouse is a secured facility where imported goods — particularly excise goods like alcohol — can be stored without payment of duty until they are released for home consumption or re-export. Using bonded storage helps businesses manage cashflow, simplifies excise procedures, and keeps imports under HMRC supervision.
2. Purland House facilities & services
- HMRC-excise approved bonded storage — fully compliant processes and secure documentation handling.
- Temperature-controlled warehousing — cold and ambient storage options for beverages and delicate products.
- 24/7 security & CCTV — monitored compound with restricted access and audit-ready logs.
- Customs & excise support — assistance with declarations, duty suspension and movement paperwork.
- Flexible distribution — pallet picking, container handling and national delivery via trusted carriers.
3. How we keep your inventory safe and compliant
Security and compliance are at the heart of bonded warehousing. At Purland House we combine policy, process and physical controls:
- Controlled access: staff-only zones, validated driver checks and entry logs.
- Surveillance: 24/7 CCTV with recorded footage and strict retention policies.
- Audit trail: accurate goods-in/goods-out records, batch tracking and movement documentation for HMRC.
- Verified handling: trained teams for pallet handling, temperature monitoring and damage prevention.
4. Benefits for importers & distributors
Choosing a bonded facility like Purland House gives you:
- Deferred duty payments — improve cashflow and planning.
- Regulatory certainty — HMRC-compliant storage reduces risk of penalties.
- Consolidated logistics — fewer touchpoints from port to customer.
- Quality assurance — temperature control preserves product integrity.
5. Practical checklist for moving goods into bonded storage
Before consigning stock to bonded storage, ensure:
- All documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, AWB/Bill of Lading) is accurate.
- Your business or agent has registered the consignments with HMRC correctly.
- Goods are labelled clearly with batch numbers and descriptions.
- Temperature-sensitive items are palletised and packaged for cold-chain handling.
6. Ready to move forward?
If you import alcohol or temperature-sensitive goods and want a trusted bonded warehouse partner in London, contact Purland House for a site visit, pricing and operational advice.
About the author: Purland House — specialists in bonded warehousing, customs compliance and alcohol logistics since 2008.
Published on: 11 Dec 2025
