--- title: "Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06477c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06477c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06477c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06477c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-05" --- # Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous) Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06477c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06477c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06477c.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the "Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)" as part of an active procurement process in the services industry category. This procurement, open to competitive bidding, aims to find a provider capable of handling chemical waste and paint disposal from the county's nineteen household waste recycling centres. The procurement method used is below threshold - open competition. Interested parties have until 4th March 2026 to submit their tenders, with an enquiry period ending on 18th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027, requiring all bidders to have necessary planning permissions and environmental permits, reflecting the authority's location in Maidstone, Kent. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, waste management, and hazardous material handling. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, given the focus on cost-effective solutions for hazardous waste disposal. Businesses adept in acquiring environmental permits and possessing technical competence in handling toxic, flammable, and environmentally sensitive materials will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The estimated contract value of £200,000 provides a lucrative potential for businesses aiming to serve public sector needs in waste management within the UK. ## Notice Kent County Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced provider who is interested in supplying a cost-effective solution for the testing, collection, processing and disposal of chemical waste and paints (hazardous and non-hazardous) deposited at Kent's household waste recycling centres, including but not limited to: (a) Any domestic product that may be toxic, corrosive, flammable, reactive, or pose environmental harm if improperly disposed of, examples include: - Cleaning agents (bleach, oven cleaners, polishes, pool chemicals) - Pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers - Solvents, adhesives, resins, sealants - Automotive fluids (brake fluid, antifreeze) (b) Paints using an oil (e.g. linseed, soya) base containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals (e.g., lead), or solvents. These are classified as hazardous due to toxicity and flammability and require special handling and disposal. (c) Paints that use water as the primary solvent, typically containing low or no levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, or hazardous solvents. These materials are considered low hazard due to their reduced toxicity, minimal flammability, and lower environmental impact. They are safer to handle, store and dispose of. Materials will be collected from the Authority's nineteen household waste recycling centres across Kent. The facility must have a valid and appropriate planning permission, environmental and other relevant permits including the relevant technical competence for the type and amount of waste to be handled under this contract and otherwise all permissions and certification required for the performance of the contract. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012038987 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010295-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £166,666 | | Lots value | £166,666 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services - 90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010295-2026 - 4 Feb 2026 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010215-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010295-2026 5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010215-2026 4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012038987 - 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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