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title: "SC20026 - Highways Mechanical Arisings (HMA) Processing Services"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SC20026 - Highways Mechanical Arisings (HMA) Processing Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cfb215a-c47b-401d-963d-30deb2757b36

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## Summary

The procurement process details a contract titled "SC20026 - Highways Mechanical Arisings (HMA) Processing Services," initiated by Kent County Council, a Waste Disposal Authority located in Maidstone, South East England. This tender is currently in the award stage, having been published on 7 December 2020, with the contract for processing and disposal of HMA commencing on 1 May 2021 and concluding on 30 June 2024. The procurement method employed is a selective negotiated procedure, with the tender period ending on 11 January 2021. The total contract value awarded is £1,425,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and recycling services, particularly those equipped with the necessary processing facilities and electronic weighbridge capabilities. Companies focused on innovative waste recovery and recycle solutions will find a suitable chance to participate, especially those that can ensure compliance with environmental standards and demonstrate robust service continuity plans. These qualifications are essential for engaging in such contracts that are strategically aimed at enhancing eco-friendly waste disposal practices.

## Notice

As a Waste Disposal Authority, Kent County Council has a statutory responsibility to dispose of waste collected by the Waste Collection Authorities, of which one type of waste is Highway Mechanical Arisings ("HMA"), or street sweepings collected by a street sweeper vehicle. KCC requires new supply arrangements for the processing and disposal of HMA, with the new services commencing on 1 May 2021. The supplier will be required to have in place: * a waste processing facility with appropriate permitting and planning permissions; * an electronic weighbridge for the weighing-in of material delivered to their facility to provide the Council with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings); * policies and procedures that recover materials in accordance with the waste hierarchy to maximise reuse and recycling and to avoid sending any waste to landfill; and * robust service contingency plans to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc. A full specification of requirements will be provided to tenderers as part of the Invitation to Tender stage of this procurement procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe08f4e-d997-41d0-9453-29ab712bdb99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,425,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THANET WASTE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe08f4e-d997-41d0-9453-29ab712bdb99
- 7 Dec 2020 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5681072-cadd-4998-ab10-bb382192a4dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe08f4e-d997-41d0-9453-29ab712bdb99
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5681072-cadd-4998-ab10-bb382192a4dc
  7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=fdab333a-9f38-eb11-8106-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

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