--- title: "Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-784d3c18-25ae-43aa-a354-40e105557b5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-784d3c18-25ae-43aa-a354-40e105557b5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-784d3c18-25ae-43aa-a354-40e105557b5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-784d3c18-25ae-43aa-a354-40e105557b5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-28" --- # Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-784d3c18-25ae-43aa-a354-40e105557b5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-784d3c18-25ae-43aa-a354-40e105557b5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-784d3c18-25ae-43aa-a354-40e105557b5b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service" was conducted by Kent County Council in the United Kingdom, focusing on the South East region. This contract, classified under the refuse and waste related services industry, was completed with an open procedure below the threshold. The procurement process involved a tender stage with a submission deadline of 8th August 2025, followed by an award stage. The contract began on 22nd September 2025 and will run until 21st September 2028. The awarded contract was valued at £30,000, with Reclamet (Holdings) Limited selected as the supplier. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in waste management, particularly those specialising in the collection and processing of abandoned vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this project, presenting an excellent opportunity for growth and expansion within the regional market. Companies that can efficiently handle the removal and disposal of various vehicle types, including non-roadworthy and roadworthy vehicles, could benefit from participating in similar future tenders initiated by local councils or other public organisations. ## Notice The Kent County Council has appointed a supplier for an Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service. The Provider will be required to remove abandoned vehicles, parts of vehicles, caravans, trailers (including lorry trailers) and the like, in a variety of conditions. Vehicles removed under this agreement are as follows: a) Vehicles which can be classified as a non-road worthy vehicle and are moved either for storage and subsequent collection by a third party, or directly for de-pollution and disposal by the Provider. b) Vehicles which are road worthy, cannot be destroyed immediately and which must be held in safekeeping by the Provider while ownership enquiries are carried out, but could subsequently be sent for de-pollution and disposal. c) Vehicles, which have been deemed ready to be destroyed, but which must be retained by the Provider until absolute confirmation has been received from the WCA/WDA that the vehicle can be destroyed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a039216-4ddb-4f8d-9bec-1daa44bed8be | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,000 | | 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 | RECLAMET (HOLDINGS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a039216-4ddb-4f8d-9bec-1daa44bed8be - 25 Jul 2025 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f547ed-cbde-463e-9b43-de0992159894 - 25 Jul 2025 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f547ed-cbde-463e-9b43-de0992159894 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a039216-4ddb-4f8d-9bec-1daa44bed8be 28th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f547ed-cbde-463e-9b43-de0992159894 25th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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