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Y26028 - Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 09:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council operating as Procurement Services, focuses on the provision of Wheelie Bins and Kerbside Recycling Containers. Currently in the planning stage, this initiative is classified under the 'goods' category with an estimated value of £52 million. The procurement is taking place in West Malling, United Kingdom, and involves preliminary market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 22nd July 2026. This engagement aims to gather insights and shape the upcoming tender process, ensuring effective service delivery and innovative solutions. The procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023 and seeks to establish a framework agreement from May 2027 to April 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and delivery of waste management solutions, particularly those with capabilities in RFID tagging, asset tracking, and IoT-enabled containers. Suppliers can participate through online questionnaires and individual meetings, which will inform the development of specifications and pricing strategies, thus providing a competitive edge. Businesses that offer innovative recycling solutions and possess the capacity to deliver a range of containers, including compost bins and food waste caddies, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only positions companies to secure a substantial contract but also aligns them with public sector standards and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Y26028 - Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers

Notice Description

Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire for Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers Procurement Services is conducting a needs assessment to understand the requirements of public sector organisations for Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers . This will help us shape a framework that best meets your needs. We invite you to respond to the following questions to help ensure the framework delivers the right products, services, and value. Responses should be submitted by Wednesday 22nd July 2026 by 5pm - link within the attached document. Suggested Lot information as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of wheelie bins and containers - for delivery to multiple locations, this would include but is not limited to the following: Compost Bins Food waste caddies and containers Kerbside recycling boxes Plastic palette boxes Waste housing units Wheelie bins RFID tagging, asset tracking, IoT-enabled containers For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Waste-and-rubbish-containers-and-bins./VEC7UG38A9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEC7UG38A9

Planning Information

This preliminary market engagement is conducted in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. Its purpose is to inform and shape the upcoming procurement process by engaging with the market in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. This notice is issued to: Invite suppliers to participate in pre-market engagement - This is not a call for competition at this stage, it is to explore what is needed in the market place and how best to design the framework to assist public sector spending to offer best value and a route to market that is compliant. The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online questionnaire 1:1 meetings https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/gbVWtXTjuD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063992-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 4-5 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 TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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