--- title: "SC19042 - Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recyclable (DMR) Waste Processing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47adc674-ce61-4bad-861c-49a6b3beb63b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47adc674-ce61-4bad-861c-49a6b3beb63b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47adc674-ce61-4bad-861c-49a6b3beb63b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47adc674-ce61-4bad-861c-49a6b3beb63b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-04" --- # SC19042 - Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recyclable (DMR) Waste Processing Service Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47adc674-ce61-4bad-861c-49a6b3beb63b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47adc674-ce61-4bad-861c-49a6b3beb63b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47adc674-ce61-4bad-861c-49a6b3beb63b.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council (KCC) is initiating a tender for the "SC19042 - Co-mingled Dry Mixed Recyclable (DMR) Waste Processing Service," aimed at engaging suppliers capable of providing processing services for dry mixed recyclables such as plastics, cans, glass, and paper. This tender falls under the planning stage and is scheduled to commence on 1 January 2021 for a period of three years, with an expected engagement of 62,000 tonnes of materials annually. Interested suppliers must demonstrate their capacity and compliance with health and safety and environmental standards. The upcoming communication regarding this notice is set for 1 April 2020, further details regarding the call-off under the KCS Professional Services framework will be published in due course. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for waste management organisations experienced in handling dry mixed recyclables. Businesses that specialise in environmentally compliant waste processing, have the necessary operational capacity, and can deliver innovative solutions to minimise costs will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage, thus fostering industry competition and innovation while enhancing KCC's waste management efforts in the South East of England. ## Notice The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide Dry Mixed Recyclable processing services. KCC would like to take the opportunity to invite suitably qualified waste management organisations to express an interest in this requirement. Organisations that express an interest must meet the following criteria: - Mix: The Supplier must be able to accept co-mingled dry mixed recyclables including; plastics, cans, glass, paper and card; - Capacity: The Supplier must be able to accept an indicative volume of 62,000 tonnes per annum; - Contract Commencement: The service would need to go live on 1 January 2021 for a period of 3 years. The MRF must be fully permitted and organisations must already be practiced in delivering the highest standards of Health and Safety and Environmental compliance to deliver highly organised and efficient waste processing services; using expertise and innovation to minimise and reduce costs to KCC. This notice is for prior information only and the proposed procurement will be a call off under KCS Professional Services upcoming framework (Contract Notice to be published in due course). KCC will engage with suppliers that express an interest to understand their organisations capability and capacity to meet this the requirements of this service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c327a6-b019-4505-868e-9fbe8086ed06 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment ## Release History - 4 Mar 2020 at 11:23 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c327a6-b019-4505-868e-9fbe8086ed06 - 10 Feb 2020 at 10:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015ec0e5-69be-4967-8571-0b38e894082d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c327a6-b019-4505-868e-9fbe8086ed06 4th March 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015ec0e5-69be-4967-8571-0b38e894082d 10th February 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d9801713-a049-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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