Generator fuel tanks for standby power
Supporting Standby Power Infrastructure in Birmingham
Project Overview
Atlantis Tanks supplied two 37,800-litre generator fuel tanks to support a major standby power installation in Birmingham for Canning Generator Solutions Ltd.
Collected directly from our Mildenhall facility, the tanks form a critical part of the site’s wider generator and fuel infrastructure strategy ensuring secure, compliant and reliable fuel storage to support uninterrupted standby power capability.
With standby systems often protecting essential operations, the solution required not just capacity, but precision integration with the wider generator installation.
The Requirement
The Birmingham project required:
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Two high-capacity 37,800-litre fuel tanks
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Integration with generator and fuel management systems
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Compliance with current storage and safety regulations
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Alignment with evolving site layout and spatial constraints
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Delivery within a fixed programme to avoid delaying generator commissioning
The tanks needed to seamlessly support the operational demands of a standby power environment, where reliability and safety are paramount.
The Challenge
As the project developed, site requirements and spatial considerations evolved. This resulted in multiple design revisions throughout the coordination phase. In addition, the project was operating to a strict delivery programme with no room for delay. A planned road closure had been scheduled specifically to allow crane access and the safe positioning of the tanks in Birmingham. This created a fixed logistical window that could not be moved, placing additional pressure on manufacturing timelines and coordination.
Key challenges included:
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Adjusting tank specifications to suit changing site layouts
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Maintaining compliance throughout design modifications
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Coordinating closely with the project team to avoid programme delays
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Ensuring delivery and offload logistics aligned with site readiness
- Delivering within a scheduled road closure window that had been arranged specifically for crane access and safe positioning of the tanks in Birmingham
Flexibility and proactive communication were essential to ensure the final solution remained technically robust while meeting programme expectations.
The Atlantis Solution
Atlantis Tanks worked in close collaboration with the project team throughout the design process.
Our engineering team adapted the tank specifications in response to each revision, maintaining structural integrity, compliance and operational performance without compromising the delivery schedule.
Despite multiple changes, the tanks were:
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Successfully manufactured to final agreed specification
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Prepared for coordinated collection from our Mildenhall yard
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Delivered in January as planned
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Safely crane offloaded into final position on site
Careful planning ensured the offload and positioning process was smooth and efficient, allowing installation works to continue without interruption.
The Outcome
Both 37,800-litre tanks were delivered safely and on programme, enabling the standby power installation to progress as scheduled.
By remaining responsive during the design phase and maintaining programme discipline throughout manufacture and delivery, Atlantis ensured the final solution met:
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The site’s technical requirements
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Spatial constraints
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Regulatory obligations
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The client’s project timeline
The project demonstrates Atlantis’ ability to support complex power generation infrastructure with flexible, high-capacity fuel storage solutions.
Watch how Atlantis delivered two 37,800L generator fuel tanks for a Birmingham standby power project engineered for reliability, delivered on programme and built for critical infrastructure.
Client Feedback
“Despite multiple design revisions, Atlantis remained responsive and solution-focused throughout. The tanks were delivered safely and on schedule, supporting the successful progression of the Birmingham standby power project.”
— Dave Appleyard, Project Manager, Canning Generator Solutions Ltd
Engineered Expertise for Critical Power Infrastructure
This Birmingham standby power installation demonstrates the depth of engineering capability and sector understanding Atlantis brings to generator fuel infrastructure projects across the UK. Our approach combines technical precision, regulatory compliance and practical site coordination to ensure fuel storage performs exactly as intended especially where failure is not an option.
From commercial facilities and transport networks to healthcare estates, industrial operations and critical backup generator systems, Atlantis designs and manufactures fuel storage solutions built for long-term reliability. Every project benefits from experienced project coordination, adaptable engineering and a commitment to delivering infrastructure that protects operational continuity.
Discover how Atlantis’ generator fuel tank solutions are helping organisations strengthen resilience, minimise risk and ensure standby power systems are ready whenever they are needed most.
