Partnering with MDT Agricultural & Engineering to Secure On-Site Commercial Fuel Storage

Atlantis Tanks recently collaborated with MDT Agricultural & Engineering at The Old Bacon Factory in Framlingham, Suffolk, to deliver a high-capacity, commercial-grade fuel and fluid management infrastructure.

Specifically, we engineered, supplied, and delivered a bespoke 50,000 Litre Steel Bunded Diesel Dispenser from our industry-leading StoraFUEL range, alongside a 5,000 Litre Vertical Plastic Bunded AdBlue Dispenser. Designed to meet demanding agricultural and heavy machinery operational requirements, this combined system provides high-integrity fuel dispensing and emission fluid storage for heavy vehicle fleets.

Large-scale agricultural operations and machinery depots demand uninterrupted, secure fuel dispensing systems to maintain continuous daily throughput. To accommodate the heavy-duty operational demands at MDT Agricultural & Engineering, Atlantis Tanks supplied tailored, high-performance storage assets complete with integrated security cabinets, specialized pump gear, and strict compliance with national environmental directives.

Engineering Specifications: 50,000L StoraFUEL Diesel System

The primary 50,000L steel unit was manufactured to provide maximum volume retention within a robust, weatherproof footprint designed for heavy industrial and agricultural site conditions.

• Capacity Metrics: 50,557 Litres Nominal Capacity (51,853 Litres Brimful)
• Outer Dimensions: 7,450mm (L) x 3,000mm (W) x 3,000mm (H)
• Inner Dimensions: 6,170mm (L) x 2,830mm (W) x 2,995mm (H)
• Structural Material: High-grade steel engineered to BS EN 10025-2:2004 S275JR standards, compliant with BS799pt5, featuring internal tank bracing for maximum structural rigidity.
• Secondary Containment: Integrated outer bund providing 110% total liquid containment, ensuring full compliance with commercial UK environmental regulations.
• High-Performance Surface Protection: Surface prepared to ST2 standards, finished with a Zinfos 340WS solvent-borne anti-corrosive one-coat primer and mid-sheen self-priming topcoat (150-micron wet / 75-micron dry film thickness) in RAL 7016 Anthracite.
• Handling & Rigging: Mounted on full-width steel bearers with 4x dedicated lifting eyes for safe crane positioning while empty.
• Asset Security & Access: Front-mounted 1,000mm deep lockable security cabinet featuring a swing door (optional roller shutter) to enclose all pumping and dispensing components securely.

Specialized Piping, Venting, and Integrated Equipment

To facilitate efficient fuel transfer, high-volume refuelling, and environmental safety, the 50,000L StoraFUEL unit incorporates a custom plumbing architecture within its secure cabinet:

• Fill Point Architecture: 3″ fill point located inside the cabinet, fitted with a lever ball valve, non-return valve, and integrated drip tray.
• Dispensing Line & Power: 1.5″ pump feed provision inside the cabinet (suited for high-flow Alpha Pump units).
• Dual Environmental Venting: 3″ tank-to-bund vent and 3″ bund-to-atmosphere vent.
• Auxiliary Porting: 2x 1.5″ tank sockets and 1x 1.5″ bund socket.
• Safety & Spill Response: Pre-serviced powder fire extinguisher and a 15 Litre spill response kit integrated directly inside the dispensing cabinet.

Complementary Fluid Storage: 5,000L Vertical AdBlue® Dispenser

To support modern, emissions-compliant diesel engines across the fleet, the installation was complemented with a dedicated vertical AdBlue storage system:

• Dimensions & Weight: 2,340mm (Diameter) x 2,060mm (Height) | 250 KG Dry Weight
• Transfer Capabilities: 35 Litres per minute 230V pump assembly complete with a 6-metre delivery hose, automatic shut-off nozzle, and pulse meter.
• Coupling & Containment: 2″ Todo dry break fill point housed inside a lockable cabinet door.
• Monitoring Systems: Integrated tank contents gauge and high-level alarm system.

Turnkey HIAB Logistics & Warranty Assurance

To streamline execution on site in Suffolk, Atlantis Tanks coordinated full delivery logistics utilizing a specialized HIAB crane offloading facility, enabling precise offloading and positioning of both large-scale assets. This project demonstrates our capacity to manufacture and deliver heavy-duty, turnkey fuel infrastructure across agricultural, engineering, and commercial sectors.

If you want to view similar custom engineering projects across the public sector, explore our commercial fuel storage case studies.