Planning

Gas and Aerosol Disposal Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Gas and Aerosol Disposal Services" under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services, specifically non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal. The contract will cover services at 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres in Kent, UK, starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Potential suppliers are expected to engage in preliminary market engagement and should register on the Kent Business Portal by 28th November 2025 to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire. This process is part of the council's engagement strategy to ensure effective recycling and processing of gas and aerosol waste.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in waste management and recycling services, particularly those with the capacity to handle diverse gas and aerosol wastes such as aerosols, canisters, and gas cylinders. Companies equipped with appropriate facilities, suitable permitting, and robust contingency plans will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This contract, valued at up to £300,000, demands efficient processes for sorting, transporting, and recycling waste, offering growth prospects for providers who can deliver comprehensive, reliable services across the recycling chain in the Kent region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gas and Aerosol Disposal Services

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide recycling and processing services for gas and aerosol waste deposited at all 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the county. The contract is required to cover the current processing services which involves the collection, sorting, storage, transporting, processing, recycling reuse and recovery of all gas bottles obtained from all 19 KCCs HWRCs. The total tonnage of gas and aerosol waste processed for the 24/25 financial period was 208.65. A wide range of gases and aerosols are deposited at the Authority's HWRCs. The most frequently deposited materials during the 2024/2025 period include: *Aerosols *Canisters *Nitrous Oxide *Hard Case Canisters *Fire Extinguishers *Disposable Helium *MAPP substitutes (propylene, or with propane or isobutane) *Gas Cylinders Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Providers must also be able to return canisters to the appropriate repatriation facilities where required. The Authority seeks to engage a Provider for this contract capable of processing and disposing of all materials received. Minimum Requirements The supplier will be required to have in place: *A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting and planning permissions. *Provide the Authority with signage for the cages or containers including branding and hazard signage. *The ability and capacity to collect as required ad-hoc waste from the Authority and waste collection Authorities within Kent. *A facility which is able to manage the processing of all gas and aerosols. *An appropriate method of weighing-in materials collected (preferably an electronic weighbridge) to provide the council with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings); and *robust service contingency plans to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./9MK7U7N443 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/9MK7U7N443

Planning Information

Please register on the Kent Business Portal to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire. The total contract value will depend on the contractual term selected and will be confirmed in any subsequent tender notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072749-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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