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Dry Mixed Recyclable Waste Processing Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for "Dry Mixed Recyclable Waste Processing Services", concerning refuse and waste related services. The contract was awarded on 6th June 2025 with an active status and signed on 5th October 2023. The procurement was carried out via a limited procedure under the ESPO framework, agreement reference 379_21, without prior publication of a call for competition. The services will be delivered in the region UKJ4 and cover the sorting and handling of mixed recyclable waste, adhering to UK and EU legislation. Veolia ES (UK) Ltd is the awarded supplier, responsible for processing materials such as plastic bottles, cans, and glass bottles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services, particularly those with capabilities in handling a diverse array of recyclable materials. Companies that possess facilities for sorting and processing mixed recyclables, and are well-versed in compliance with environmental and safety legislation, are ideal contenders. The contract, offered through a strategic framework, allows large organisations such as Veolia ES (UK) Ltd a chance to expand their footprint in the recycling industry by providing essential processing services to Kent County Council.

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Notice Title

Dry Mixed Recyclable Waste Processing Services

Notice Description

The Service Provider must have an operational Facility for Authority Designated Vehicles to deliver Dry Mixed Recycling for sorting into material streams. The Facility must have a valid and appropriate planning permission, environmental and other relevant permits including the relevant technical competencies for the type and amount of waste to be handled under this Contract and otherwise all permissions and certification required for the performance of this Contract. The Provider must adhere to all current UK and EU legislation including but not restricted to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Health & Safety Act 1974. The Service Provider will accept and process as a minimum the following materials: (a) Plastic bottles: milk, soft drinks, juice drinks, hair care/baby products, laundry products, automotive products, cooking oil, household cleaning products and beverage bottles as well as other plastics: yoghurt pots, plastic tubs, fruit and vegetable punts, plastic meat/ready meal trays; and (b) Drink cans, food cans, pet food cans, foil pet food trays/containers, kitchen foil, single use aluminium oven trays, ready meal/take away containers, coffee/tea tins, aluminium party platters, biscuit/sweet tins, aerosol cans, metal jar lids; and (c) Wine bottles, beer bottles, jam/condiment jars, sauce jars.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service Provider must have an operational Facility for Authority Designated Vehicles to deliver Dry Mixed Recycling for sorting into material streams. The Facility must have a valid and appropriate planning permission, environmental and other relevant permits including the relevant technical competencies for the type and amount of waste to be handled under this Contract and otherwise all permissions and certification required for the performance of this Contract. The Provider must adhere to all current UK and EU legislation including but not restricted to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Health & Safety Act 1974. The Service Provider will accept and process as a minimum the following materials: (a) Plastic bottles: milk, soft drinks, juice drinks, hair care/baby products, laundry products, automotive products, cooking oil, household cleaning products and beverage bottles as well as other plastics: yoghurt pots, plastic tubs, fruit and vegetable punts, plastic meat/ready meal trays; and (b) Drink cans, food cans, pet food cans, foil pet food trays/containers, kitchen foil, single use aluminium oven trays, ready meal/take away containers, coffee/tea tins, aluminium party platters, biscuit/sweet tins, aerosol cans, metal jar lids; and (c) Wine bottles, beer bottles, jam/condiment jars, sauce jars.

Procurement Information

This Contract was awarded via the ESPO framework, agreement reference 379_21.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05441b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030451-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEOLIA ES (UK

Further Information

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