--- title: "Gas and Aerosol Disposal Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05de95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05de95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05de95.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-11" --- # Gas and Aerosol Disposal Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05de95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05de95.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Gas and Aerosol Disposal Services" under the industry category of refuse and waste-related services, specifically non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal. The contract will cover services at 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres in Kent, UK, starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. Potential suppliers are expected to engage in preliminary market engagement and should register on the Kent Business Portal by 28th November 2025 to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire. This process is part of the council's engagement strategy to ensure effective recycling and processing of gas and aerosol waste. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in waste management and recycling services, particularly those with the capacity to handle diverse gas and aerosol wastes such as aerosols, canisters, and gas cylinders. Companies equipped with appropriate facilities, suitable permitting, and robust contingency plans will find themselves well-positioned to compete. This contract, valued at up to £300,000, demands efficient processes for sorting, transporting, and recycling waste, offering growth prospects for providers who can deliver comprehensive, reliable services across the recycling chain in the Kent region. ## Notice The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide recycling and processing services for gas and aerosol waste deposited at all 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the county. The contract is required to cover the current processing services which involves the collection, sorting, storage, transporting, processing, recycling reuse and recovery of all gas bottles obtained from all 19 KCCs HWRCs. The total tonnage of gas and aerosol waste processed for the 24/25 financial period was 208.65. A wide range of gases and aerosols are deposited at the Authority's HWRCs. The most frequently deposited materials during the 2024/2025 period include: *Aerosols *Canisters *Nitrous Oxide *Hard Case Canisters *Fire Extinguishers *Disposable Helium *MAPP substitutes (propylene, or with propane or isobutane) *Gas Cylinders Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Providers must also be able to return canisters to the appropriate repatriation facilities where required. The Authority seeks to engage a Provider for this contract capable of processing and disposing of all materials received. Minimum Requirements The supplier will be required to have in place: *A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting and planning permissions. *Provide the Authority with signage for the cages or containers including branding and hazard signage. *The ability and capacity to collect as required ad-hoc waste from the Authority and waste collection Authorities within Kent. *A facility which is able to manage the processing of all gas and aerosols. *An appropriate method of weighing-in materials collected (preferably an electronic weighbridge) to provide the council with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings); and *robust service contingency plans to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./9MK7U7N443 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/9MK7U7N443 ### Planning Information Please register on the Kent Business Portal to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire. The total contract value will depend on the contractual term selected and will be confirmed in any subsequent tender notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072749-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 11 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072749-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072749-2025 11th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/9MK7U7N443 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./9MK7U7N443 - 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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