Tender

Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the "Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)" as part of an active procurement process in the services industry category. This procurement, open to competitive bidding, aims to find a provider capable of handling chemical waste and paint disposal from the county's nineteen household waste recycling centres. The procurement method used is below threshold - open competition. Interested parties have until 4th March 2026 to submit their tenders, with an enquiry period ending on 18th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027, requiring all bidders to have necessary planning permissions and environmental permits, reflecting the authority's location in Maidstone, Kent.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, waste management, and hazardous material handling. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, given the focus on cost-effective solutions for hazardous waste disposal. Businesses adept in acquiring environmental permits and possessing technical competence in handling toxic, flammable, and environmentally sensitive materials will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The estimated contract value of £200,000 provides a lucrative potential for businesses aiming to serve public sector needs in waste management within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

Notice Description

Kent County Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced provider who is interested in supplying a cost-effective solution for the testing, collection, processing and disposal of chemical waste and paints (hazardous and non-hazardous) deposited at Kent's household waste recycling centres, including but not limited to: (a) Any domestic product that may be toxic, corrosive, flammable, reactive, or pose environmental harm if improperly disposed of, examples include: - Cleaning agents (bleach, oven cleaners, polishes, pool chemicals) - Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers - Solvents, adhesives, resins, sealants - Automotive fluids (brake fluid, antifreeze) (b) Paints using an oil (e.g. linseed, soya) base containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals (e.g., lead), or solvents. These are classified as hazardous due to toxicity and flammability and require special handling and disposal. (c) Paints that use water as the primary solvent, typically containing low or no levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, or hazardous solvents. These materials are considered low hazard due to their reduced toxicity, minimal flammability, and lower environmental impact. They are safer to handle, store and dispose of. Materials will be collected from the Authority's nineteen household waste recycling centres across Kent. The facility must have a valid and appropriate planning permission, environmental and other relevant permits including the relevant technical competence for the type and amount of waste to be handled under this contract and otherwise all permissions and certification required for the performance of the contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012038987

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06477c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010295-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

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

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Molly Roast
Contact Email
molly.roast@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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