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Cylindrical tank constructed of lapped and bolted vitreous enamel or epoxy resin coated steel panels, or stainless-steel panels, on a concrete base. Tank to be constructed to meet:
The store must have a minimum freeboard of 300mm and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.
Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve or sluice, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than one metre (1m) apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.
Standard cost does not include:
These items are listed separately.
Cylindrical tank constructed from precast concrete panels held together by external steel hoops, integrally bolted or self-supporting on a concrete base. Tank to be constructed to meet:
The store must have a minimum freeboard of 300mm and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.
Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve or sluice, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.
This standard cost does not include:
These items are listed separately.
Construction of an earth bank lagoon which must comply with SSAFO 2010, including requirements for soil impermeability, banks designed to withstand loads calculated as shown in BS 5502-50. Lagoon must have a 750mm freeboard and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.
Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.
It can include provision of an internal access ramp (where appropriate, that is below ground stores for higher dry-matter or sand bedded slurry) to facilitate internal maintenance and the removal of accumulated sediment from the base. The ramp may be:
To be eligible the facility must be enclosed in a safety fence and have tyre ladders. The safety fence is not included as part of this item but is a separate item.
The safety fence must be to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) specification in accordance with AIS9 of the type that offers no accessible hand or foothold. Fence to fully enclose store with lockable access gate to have similar features to those of the fence to deter and prevent persons from climbing over.
These items are listed separately.
Construction of an earth bank synthetically lined lagoon which must comply with SSAFO 2010, including banks designed to withstand loads calculated as shown in BS 5502-50. Lagoon must have a 750mm freeboard and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.
Liner must have a life expectancy of more than 20 years and be suitable for use with acidified slurry (pH of 5.5).
Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.
To be eligible the facility must be enclosed in a safety fence and have tyre ladders. The safety fence is not included as part of this item but is a separate item.
The safety fence must be to HSE specification in accordance with AIS9 of the type that offers no accessible hand or foothold. Fence to fully enclose store with lockable access gate to have similar features to those of the fence to deter and prevent persons from climbing over.
Standard cost does not include:
These items are listed separately.
Construction of a store using precast vertical reinforced concrete panels. It must be designed using interlocking vertical panels, either cantilever design L or T panels, or plain panels supported by appropriate foundations and tied into the floor slab to create an impermeable tank. All joints must be sealed to prevent leakage. Store to be constructed to meet SSAFO 2010 regulations and BS5502. The store must have a minimum freeboard of 300mm and be designed with a lifespan of more than 20 years.
The store should include provision of an internal access ramp (where appropriate) to facilitate internal maintenance and the removal of accumulated sediment from the base. The ramp should be a minimum of 4m wide with a slope not to exceed one in 4, capable of supporting vehicles with an axle load of not less than 7 tons.
Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.
Standard cost does not include:
These items are listed separately.
The slurry bag must be able to store more than 2,500m³. The slurry bag and earth works must meet SSAFO 2010 regulations. Facility must have a lifespan of more than 20 years and be suitable for use with slurry at a pH of 5.5.
The bag must be fitted with:
Where the installation is such that slurry could be released under gravity by the opening of a valve, the facility should be fitted with 2 valves in series not less than 1m apart and locked shut when not in use in accordance with SSAFO standards.
These items are listed separately.
Cover made from flexible or pliant sheet material such as reinforced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheeting.
Flexible sheet cover to limit atmospheric emissions and to provide an impermeable barrier to prevent rainwater entering the store.
Supply and installation of a precast concrete reception pit.
Reception pit to be constructed to meet:
Reception pit must be resistant to ammonia and slurry down to a pH of 5.5.
The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production.
Supply and installation of a cast in-situ concrete reception pit.
Reception pit to be constructed to meet:
Reception pit must be resistant to ammonia and slurry down to a pH of 5.5.
The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production.
Supply and installation of a reception pit constructed of GRP.
Reception pit to be constructed to meet:
Reception pit must be resistant to ammonia and slurry at a pH of 5.5.
The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production.
Supply and installation of steel tank reception pit and appropriate concrete surround and fill.
Reception pit to be constructed to meet:
Tank must be resistant to ammonia and slurry at a pH of 5.5.
The reception pit must have capacity for a minimum of 2 days’ slurry production.
Fixed electrically powered pump with a minimum transfer rate of not less than 120m³ an hour at a 12m pumping head.
Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.
Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.
Fixed PTO or hydraulically powered pump with a minimum transfer rate of not less than 120m³ an hour at a 12m pumping head.
Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.
Standard cost includes supply and installation.
Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.
Fixed electrically powered centrifugal chopper pump with minimum 80mm diameter outlet. Minimum transfer rate of 100m³ an hour at a 10m pumping head.
Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.
Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.
Fixed centrifugal chopper pump with minimum 80mm diameter outlet. Minimum transfer rate of 100m³ an hour at a 10m pumping head.
Pump to be suitable for operation in environments with pH down to 5.5.
Standard cost includes supply and installation.
Mobile pumps are not eligible under this item.
100mm diameter galvanised steel pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.
Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery or protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.
150mm diameter galvanised steel pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.
Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery, protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.
100mm diameter high density polyethylene (HDPE), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or equivalent pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.
Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery or protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.
150mm diameter HDPE, ABS or equivalent pipe work suitable for use with liquids pH of 5.5 and rated at not less than 16 bar or pump pressure plus 30%.
Pipework must be located in areas inaccessible to livestock or machinery or protected by burial or secured to support posts or walling in such a way as to minimise the risk of accidental damage.
Flat bottomed, V or U section pre-cast concrete slurry channel with tongue and groove or equivalent channel sealing system.
Tank wall mixer for either concrete or steel tanks, or in situ mounted mixer for large slurry bags. Fixed installation electric motor driven with a 600mm impeller.
Mobile mixers are not eligible under this item.
Tank wall mixer for either concrete or steel tanks, or in situ mounted mixer for large slurry bags. Fixed installation electric or PTO motor driven with twin jetters for upper and lower sediment mobilisation.
Mobile mixers are not eligible under this item.
Galvanised steel inspection platform and ladder for above ground steel and concrete tank.
Standard cost includes supply and installation.
Platform and ladder to meet BS5502 standard.
Ladder must be designed to prevent unauthorised access to platform. Platform must be located at least 1m below top of tank.
Safety fence to meet or exceed the specifications of HSE guidance AIS9 of the type that offers no accessible hand or foothold. For example, chain-link fence topped by 3 strands of barbed wire, spaced at intervals of 100mm, to give an overall height of 1.3m with posts at 2m spacing.
Fence to fully enclose store with lockable access gates, minimum 3.5m wide to an equivalent standard to those of the fence to deter and prevent unauthorised access. Fixed abstraction and agitation points should ideally be accessible from outside the fence.
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