---
title: "CN250351 - Metal Recycling Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e799"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# CN250351 - Metal Recycling Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e799

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by Kent County Council, aiming to procure 'Metal Recycling Services' for their Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) throughout Kent. Classified under the 'services' industry category with a location in the UK, this procurement is currently in the planning stage. The council has planned to split the service contracts appropriately to manage up to 10,000 tonnes of metal annually, and prospective suppliers are required to fully meet environmental and safety standards. The process is set to begin the contract period on 1st October 2025, concluding on 30th September 2027, with a key communication date for future notices set for 24th May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in refuse disposal and treatment services to engage in a collaborative partnership with a public authority. Companies experienced in waste management, particularly those with the capacity to handle large volumes of scrap metal, could find valuable growth opportunities here. The potential for multiple contracts provides flexibility and a chance for smaller firms to compete alongside more established ones, fostering innovation and delivering efficient services to Kent's local government. Engaging in this procurement could enhance the market presence of well-prepared organisations, as they contribute to sustainable environmental practices in the region.

## Notice

The 'Collection, Exchange and Process' and 'Receipt and Process' of Scrap Metal at the 19 Kent Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRCs) sites. 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 10,000 tonnes of metal across 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Kent per annum, although this tonnage may split across multiple contracts where appropriate.

### Planning Information

If your organisation is interested in processing any of KCC's metal waste and has capacity to take some of this material in the future, please 'Register and interest' in this opportunity on the Kent Business Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025931-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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), TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90510000 - Refuse disposal and treatment

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 10:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025931-2025
- 24 Feb 2025 at 14:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007081-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025931-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007081-2025
  24th February 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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