Tank Sales
Tank Sales refers to LCM Environmental acting as a reseller and integrator of storage tanks for fuel infrastructure. The service supports organisations that need to replace, upgrade, or introduce storage tanks as part of existing or planned fuel systems.
Overview
Tank supply may be provided as a standalone activity, or as part of wider infrastructure works where integration is required. Depending on scope, this can include coordination with associated pipework, containment arrangements, or ancillary equipment where these form part of an agreed package.
Installation is not assumed as standard. Where installation is included, it is planned to account for site access, operational constraints, and safety requirements. Where installation is not included, tanks can be supplied to specification for third-party installation.
The service is designed to support operational continuity and risk reduction by ensuring tank selection and integration align with site needs, stored substances, and system use.
Why this service matters
Storage tanks sit at the centre of fuel infrastructure. Over time, tanks can become unsuitable due to age, corrosion, capacity mismatch, or changes in site use. In other cases, inspection or integrity findings may indicate that replacement should be considered.
Selecting and integrating the right tank can help reduce environmental and operational risk, particularly where fuel supports essential systems such as standby power. Poorly specified or incompatible tanks can introduce avoidable issues around containment, access, maintenance, and future compliance.
Planned tank replacement or upgrade allows organisations to address these risks in a controlled way, rather than responding under time pressure following a failure or adverse finding.
Requirements and specification
Understanding capacity needs, stored substance, siting constraints, containment requirements, and operational context.
Tank selection and sourcing
Identifying appropriate standard or bespoke tanks, depending on requirements and availability.
Integration planning
Where applicable, considering interfaces with pipework, existing infrastructure, or ancillary equipment.
Site readiness and logistics
Where installation is included, planning access, lifting, delivery sequencing, and shutdown windows.
Delivery to site
Coordinated delivery aligned with agreed access and handling arrangements.
Installation and commissioning
Carried out in line with agreed scope and method statements.
Handover information
Provision of relevant records such as manufacturer documentation or as-fitted details, where produced.
Compliance, Standards & Governance
Requirements relating to tank storage and installation can vary depending on the substance stored, tank location, and site setting. Depending on these factors, relevant guidance or regulations may apply, including:
• Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001
• UK Government guidance on oil storage
• HSE HSG176, where flammable liquids are stored in tanks
• DSEAR, where dangerous substances are present
LCM’s role is to support appropriate specification and integration in line with the agreed scope. Regulatory duties remain with the duty holder, and applicability should be confirmed for each site.
Typical Use Environments
Tank Sales are typically used in:
• Sites reliant on backup fuel systems supporting essential operations
• Commercial and industrial environments with on-site fuel storage
• High-criticality locations where tank integrity and containment are central to risk management
These environments are indicative and not exhaustive.
Planned vs Reactive Use
Planned upgrades
Driven by capacity changes, lifecycle planning, resilience improvements, or site redevelopment.
Reactive replacement
Following inspection findings, integrity concerns, or damage that makes continued use unsuitable.
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What happens next?
An initial enquiry allows LCM to understand tank requirements, site constraints, and whether supply only or supply with installation is needed. Scope is confirmed before any specification or quotation is developed, ensuring requirements and responsibilities are clear from the outset.
