--- title: "Metal Recycling Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dd92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd92.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-16" --- # Metal Recycling Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dd92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dd92.json) ## Summary The procurement process for Metal Recycling Services by Kent County Council is now successfully concluded with contracts awarded on the 14th of April, 2026. Kent County Council, located in Maidstone, was seeking suppliers to handle the processing of metal waste from its 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres. The procurement was divided into three lots: West Kent, Mid Kent, and East Kent, with an estimated annual volume of up to 7,000 tonnes across these regions. The process followed a competitive flexible procedure under an open procurement method, culminating in the award stage, and the contracts will commence on the 1st of May, 2026, lasting until 30th April, 2028, with an option to extend for up to three additional years. This tender represents significant opportunities for growth in the waste management and recycling industry, particularly for businesses specialising in processing both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Large-scale enterprises like Ling Metals Limited, which was awarded the contract, can benefit from the consistent workflow and the substantial metal tonnage that needs processing. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs as well, making it an inclusive opportunity for suppliers based on capability and scalability. Companies with the necessary waste processing facilities and a commitment to sustainable practices in line with the waste hierarchy standard will find this an attractive and lucrative prospect for expanding their services in the Kent region. ## Notice Kent County Council wishes (KCC) wishes to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of Metal Recycling Services. The contract(s) will require the processing of all metal arising from the 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Kent. The concessionaire must be able to meet the below requirements: - The capability and capacity to receive and process, at a minimum, the estimated annual tonnage of metal for each Lot they are bidding for. - Process both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals. The concessionaire will also 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 KCC with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings). - Policies and procedures that recovers materials in accordance with the waste hierarchy to maximise reuse and recycling and to avoid sending any waste to landfill. - Robust service contingency plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc. The overall estimated volume for this contract is up to 7,000 tonnes per annum. This contract is split into 'operational' lots based on regional requirements: Lot A - West Kent: circa. 2.000 tonnes per annum. Lot B - Mid Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum. Lot C - East Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum. Tenderers can bid for one or all Lots as well as any combination of Lots. ### Lot Information West Kent Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further period of up to 3 years. Mid Kent Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further period of up to 3 years. East Kent Renewal: The contract may be extended by a further period of up to 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056639-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | £8,000,000 | | Awards value | £2,994,722 | | Contracts value | £2,994,722 | ## 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LING METALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 12:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056639-2026 - 14 Apr 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033622-2026 - 10 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072357-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056639-2026 16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033622-2026 14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072357-2025 10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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