Case Study: AWE – Specialist Bunded Tank Hire
Meeting strict site requirements with flexible tank hire solutions
AWE is responsible for the UK’s nuclear warheads and related nuclear security services. When they needed to carry out a 5-week chemical clean at one of their sites, they needed a temporary tank solution.
They asked their partner Bilfinger to find the right equipment – a tank that could do the job, on a site with security restrictions and constraints on how the tank could be placed. Bilfinger turned to ATI Tank Hire to supply a bunded tank that met strict rules on compliance, access, and delivery.
Our team’s quick response, technical know-how, and flexible approach kept the project on track.
The Challenge
This project came with several hurdles:
- Specialist equipment – a 20m³ bunded tank was needed but couldn’t be supplied by other tank hire companies.
- Custom fittings – the tank had to be adapted to connect with specialist equipment.
- Delivery constraints – with no hard-standing area, the tank had to stay on the delivery flatbed trailer for 5 weeks.
- Security checks – all drivers had to be DBS-checked to enter the site.
- Unexpected setbacks – due to increased security, extra ID was needed which the haulier’s first driver didn’t have. A quick re-delivery was needed.
The Solution
We acted fast to solve the problems:
- Supplied a 20m³ bunded tank from our extensive fleet.
- Made custom adjustments to the fittings in our yard.
- Worked with a haulier who could leave the flatbed trailer on site.
- Ensured the haulier used DBS-checked drivers to meet security rules.
- Arranged for the haulier to re-deliver the next-day to keep the project on schedule.
The Result
Thanks to ATI’s full-service approach, the project ran smoothly.
This project shows our ability to handle complex requirements with speed and reliability. We combined technical skill with flexible logistics to make sure AWE’s deadlines were met
- Our large, varied fleet means specialist tanks are available at short notice.
- We can modify tanks to unique project needs.
- Responsive service gives clients confidence, even on sensitive sites.
‘ATI Tanks were a really easy company to deal with. We required a bunded 20-tonne tank for treated wastewater that we were struggling to find elsewhere.
ATI Tanks were able to provide the tank and arrange everything from delivery to the specialist connections we required.
Tony from ATI Tanks was extremely helpful and continuously kept me updated during the booking and delivery process.
We will be using ATI Tanks again for any tank requirements.’
Joe Dowds
Maintenance Manager, Bilfinger UK Limited
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