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Tyre Waste Processing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, a public authority in sub-central government, is seeking to engage a supplier for its "Tyre Waste Processing" services. This procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste-related services" category and involves collecting and processing tyre waste from 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres in Kent, as well as handling fly-tipped tyres. The contract is open for tender with an end date for submissions on 17th July 2026. The process is in the tender stage, and the council prefers solutions that emphasise recycling and recovery over landfill use. The contract is set to begin on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st August 2029, with a total estimated value of £200,000. Businesses can find more details and submit applications via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, especially those with expertise in tyre recycling and processing. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in health, safety, and environmental compliance, as well as innovative recycling methods, will be well-suited to compete. This could be particularly appealing to SMEs, as the criteria for selection include a focus on cost-effectiveness above the minimum quality threshold. The successful supplier will be expected to manage up to 125 tonnes of tyre waste annually, providing both scheduled and ad hoc collection services, which presents an excellent chance for business growth and expansion in the refuse and waste management sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tyre Waste Processing

Notice Description

Kent County Council are looking to appoint an experienced Supplier to collect and process Tyre Waste across Kent's 19 Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRCs) sites. Fly-tipped Tyres will also need to be collected and disposed of under this contract. The types of tyres that may be disposed of under this contract include, but are not limited to: car, 4x4, bicycle, motorcycle, light goods vehicle (LGV), heavy goods vehicle (HGV), tractor and other agricultural or plant vehicle/machinery tyres. Tyres may be presented either on or off rims. Suppliers will be expected to provide collection, transportation and processing services across all designated sites throughout Kent on either a scheduled or ad hoc basis, depending on demand. Tyres must be processed through lawful and environmentally responsible methods, including shredding, granulation and repurposing, and reuse or recycling. The Council is particularly interested in solutions that maximise recycling and recovery and avoids landfill and energy from waste. The supplier's processing facility must be fully permitted, and organisations must be able to deliver the highest standards of Health and Safety and Environmental compliance to deliver a highly organised and efficient waste processing services, to use expertise and innovation to ensure best value for money for KCC. The supplier must have the capacity to process up to 125 tonnes of tyre waste per annum, although this tonnage may split across multiple contracts where appropriate. The anticipated contract term is 3 years and suppliers should be able to mobilise within two weeks of the contract award. 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./ZQP5RSG842 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZQP5RSG842

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060128-2026
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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
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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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