--- title: "Tyre Waste Processing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-26" --- # Tyre Waste Processing Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bdaf.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, a public authority in sub-central government, is seeking to engage a supplier for its "Tyre Waste Processing" services. This procurement falls under the "Refuse and waste-related services" category and involves collecting and processing tyre waste from 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres in Kent, as well as handling fly-tipped tyres. The contract is open for tender with an end date for submissions on 17th July 2026. The process is in the tender stage, and the council prefers solutions that emphasise recycling and recovery over landfill use. The contract is set to begin on 1st September 2026, ending on 31st August 2029, with a total estimated value of £200,000. Businesses can find more details and submit applications via the Kent Business Portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in waste management and environmental services, especially those with expertise in tyre recycling and processing. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in health, safety, and environmental compliance, as well as innovative recycling methods, will be well-suited to compete. This could be particularly appealing to SMEs, as the criteria for selection include a focus on cost-effectiveness above the minimum quality threshold. The successful supplier will be expected to manage up to 125 tonnes of tyre waste annually, providing both scheduled and ad hoc collection services, which presents an excellent chance for business growth and expansion in the refuse and waste management sector. ## Notice Kent County Council are looking to appoint an experienced Supplier to collect and process Tyre Waste across Kent's 19 Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRCs) sites. Fly-tipped Tyres will also need to be collected and disposed of under this contract. The types of tyres that may be disposed of under this contract include, but are not limited to: car, 4x4, bicycle, motorcycle, light goods vehicle (LGV), heavy goods vehicle (HGV), tractor and other agricultural or plant vehicle/machinery tyres. Tyres may be presented either on or off rims. Suppliers will be expected to provide collection, transportation and processing services across all designated sites throughout Kent on either a scheduled or ad hoc basis, depending on demand. Tyres must be processed through lawful and environmentally responsible methods, including shredding, granulation and repurposing, and reuse or recycling. The Council is particularly interested in solutions that maximise recycling and recovery and avoids landfill and energy from waste. 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 125 tonnes of tyre waste per annum, although this tonnage may split across multiple contracts where appropriate. The anticipated contract term is 3 years and suppliers should be able to mobilise within two weeks of the contract award. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./ZQP5RSG842 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZQP5RSG842 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060128-2026 | | 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 | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 08:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060128-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060128-2026 26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZQP5RSG842 - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./ZQP5RSG842 - 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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