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title: "Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da17"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da17

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## Summary

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for an Abandoned Vehicles Collection and Processing Service, engaging RECLAMET (HOLDINGS) LIMITED as the supplier. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically dealing with refuse and waste-related services. The procurement process is now at the award stage and includes the collection and processing of abandoned vehicles and similar items across the UKJ4 region. Commencing on 22 September 2025 and potentially extending until 21 September 2030, this contract was finalised on 18 September 2025, with the option to extend by 24 months if needed. The initial contract period is set to end on 21 September 2028, with an allocated budget of £35,000 net (gross amount £42,500).

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management and vehicle recycling, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to the successful bidder, RECLAMET (HOLDINGS) LIMITED. Companies with expertise in handling, storing, and processing vehicular waste would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The involvement of Kent County Council, a substantial public authority, further underscores the potential for securing a reliable and reputable client base, aiding in sustainable business growth and expanding operational portfolios in the public sector.

## Notice

The Kent County Council (KCC) has awarded a contract 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 performance indicators are included within the contract but not reportable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070924-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070924-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070924-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reclamet.co.uk
- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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