Award

Gas and Aerosol Recycling and Processing Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 10:27

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:08

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded a contract for the "Gas and Aerosol Recycling and Processing Services" to Synergy Asset Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category specifically addressing refuse and waste-related services. The services will be carried out across all 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres within the county, encompassing the regions of UKJ. The contract's effective period runs from 8th April 2026 to 7th April 2029, with an outlined gross value of GBP 900,000. The procurement method used was an open, competitive flexible procedure, a testament to transparency and competition in sub-central government procurements. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract fully awarded and active.

This awarded contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in waste management and recycling, especially those specialised in handling and processing gas and aerosol waste. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular stand to benefit given the demonstrated role of Synergy Asset Services Limited, an SME, as the supplier. With the increasing emphasis on sustainability and recycling, businesses specialising in refuse collection, waste processing facilities, and those able to provide necessary infrastructural capabilities, such as electronic weighbridges and robust service contingency plans, are well-suited to seize future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Title

Gas and Aerosol Recycling and Processing Services

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) has procured a contract 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 involves the collection, sorting, storage, transporting, processing, recycling reuse and recovery of all gas bottles and aerosol waste. 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. Minimum Requirements The supplier is 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. The published award value is based on projected waste volumes and collection requirements. These values are subject to change and will be adjusted in accordance with the actual waste processed and collections undertaken throughout the contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f606
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNERGY ASSET SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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