Case Study: AWE/Bilfinger – Specialist Bunded Tank Hire

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 looked for 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 space constraints. Bilfinger turned to ATI 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

• Specialist equipment – a 20m³ bunded tank was needed but couldn’t be supplied by other tank hire companies.
• 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 quick thinking, the project ran smoothly.

‘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