Planning

Folkestone and Hythe Transfer Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 14:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Folkestone and Hythe Transfer Services," aimed at enhancing waste management services in the Folkestone and Hythe district. This procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste related services" industry category and is part of Kent County Council's long-term waste management strategy. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with a due date for market engagement responses by 17 June 2026. The council seeks to secure a new waste transfer service by January 2028. The planned facility must be strategically placed within the Folkestone and Hythe district, ensuring efficient operation and accessibility. The procurement method will involve early market engagement and consultation to shape the future tender process. The overall contract value is estimated at £10.5 million, with various lots under consideration depending on facility design and regulatory requirements.

The opportunity presented by this tender is significant for businesses with expertise in waste management and logistics, particularly those involved in the operation of waste transfer stations and waste logistics services. The procurement seeks to engage with organisations that can effectively manage approximately 40,000 tonnes of waste per annum, including domestic and commercial waste streams. This process calls for innovative solutions and efficiencies in waste management and transport, offering opportunities for growth and partnership within the public sector. Enterprises with capabilities in handling diverse waste types, including organic, bulky, and recyclable materials, would find this tender particularly suitable. The tender process encourages input from all interested parties as it could influence the commissioning strategy, opening avenues for businesses to tailor services that align with Kent County Council's strategic objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Folkestone and Hythe Transfer Services

Notice Description

Kent County Council referred to as 'the Authority' is seeking early engagement with the waste sector to support the development of a commissioning and procurement strategy for a future waste transfer service located within the Folkestone and Hythe district area. This opportunity represents a key component of KCC's long-term waste management strategy and is expected to form a critical part of service delivery across the district. Early engagement will directly influence the design, structure and potential scale of the future procurement activity. The Authority currently operates a network of Transfer Stations across Kent. These facilities accept and bulk waste from district and borough collection authorities. The Authority also contracts with mercantile operators to supplement the operation of its network. As such, the Authority requires a new transfer service contract to commence no later than January 2028. The facility will need to be located within the Folkestone and Hythe district boundary to enable fully laden refuse collection vehicles to complete collection rounds efficiently and tip waste without delay. The site should be easily accessible via both the primary and secondary road network and be designed to support a safe and efficient waste management operation for the Authority's vehicles. The required services are expected to include the management of approximately 40,000 tonnes of kerbside and HWRC derived waste per annum, specifically: a)Receipt and bulking of waste This includes the acceptance and on site management of waste streams delivered by the Waste Collection Authority and the Household Waste Recycling Centres. Waste will need to be placed into segregated bays, managed for contamination and prepared in bulk for onward movement. b)Haulage of waste to final disposal outlets Each type of waste stream will need to be transported to designated disposal or treatment facilities. These outlets will be specified by the Authority and may vary depending on the material type and location. Core waste streams in scope are: Domestic, Bulky, Co-Mingled DMR, Fly Tipping, Food, Garden, Clinical, HMA, Paper & Card and Street Litter Arisings, and ad hoc HWRC waste streams as required. The Authority may consider dividing these services into separate lots where appropriate. This will be subject to factors such as facility design, environmental permitting arrangements and planning considerations. The Authority recognises that new facility development may require planning and environmental permitting and is seeking market feedback on deliverability and timelines where relevant. Responses to the questionnaire will inform the Authority's commissioning and procurement strategy for these services. Where clarification is required the Authority may contact organisations directly to discuss their submission. The Authority welcomes engagement from all organisations with relevant experience including operators of transfer stations facilities providing waste bulking services and logistics providers with experience in the movement of waste. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./ND2R752X47 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ND2R752X47

Planning Information

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-06a6a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049837-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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