1, Dukes Green Avenue, Feltham, TW14 0LR

Proposal

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) operates a flagship laboratory facility at 1 Dukes Green Avenue, Feltham, providing critical forensic analysis services to both public and private sector clients. A key component of our laboratory operations involves the use of specialised gases, particularly nitrogen, which is essential for the operation of advanced analytical instrumentation. Currently, liquid nitrogen is stored in an external tank located within a secure compound on our premises. Since our relocation to this site in 2021, the demand for nitrogen has significantly increased in response to growing client needs. The existing tank, while compliant and functional, is no longer adequate to meet our operational requirements. It now requires refilling every three days, which is both logistically challenging and financially burdensome. Moreover, the current tank is experiencing operational strain due to overuse, leading to excessive ice build-up on the external vaporiser and associated pipework. This not only increases the risk of equipment failure and service disruption but also poses a potential safety concern. Our supplier, Air Liquide, who also leases and maintains the tank, has recommended an upgrade to a larger-capacity unit that is better suited to our long-term needs and will mitigate the risk of continued ice accumulation. We are therefore seeking approval to decommission and remove the existing tank and replace it with a taller, higher-capacity model. The new tank will occupy approximately the same footprint within the designated gas compound at the rear of the main building, ensuring minimal impact on the site layout. The replacement will be carried out on the same day to avoid any disruption to our critical services. NOTE: The building is less than 18 meters tall.