South West Kent Waste Partnership - Household Recycling, Waste Collection And Street Cleansing Contract 2027

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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Award

23 Apr 2026 at 16:53

TenderUpdate

27 May 2025 at 18:36

Tender

16 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, alongside Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, is spearheading the South West Kent Waste Partnership's procurement of services for household recycling, waste collection, and street cleansing—a project valued at £222.1 million. Initiated by an open competitive flexible procedure, the contract seeks to enhance service efficiency across their administrative regions. Following a scheduled timeline, the procurement process includes various stages, culminating with the tender award announcement on 23rd April 2026. FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited is the chosen supplier, with the project delivery span from 2027 to 2039 within the UKJ46 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the waste management and environmental services sectors. The staged procurement process, prioritising quality and cost considerations, makes it ideal for large-scale operators capable of handling extensive service requirements. With provisions for service enhancement dialogues and negotiation rounds, businesses can leverage procedural flexibility for tailored proposals. Companies like FCC Waste Services (UK) Limited are exemplary candidates, reflecting the scale and expertise suitable for executing this ambitious contract.

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Notice Title

South West Kent Waste Partnership - Household Recycling, Waste Collection And Street Cleansing Contract 2027

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) and Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council (TMBC) as the South West Kent Waste Partnership (together the Authorities) are looking to procure a Household Recycling, Waste Collection and Street Cleansing Services contractor. The Authorities have been working in partnership since 2018.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Tender has an option for one 24 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05162b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037294-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90511200 - Household-refuse collection services

90610000 - Street-cleaning and sweeping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£266,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£222,109,125 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2039 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-05-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCC WASTE SERVICES (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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