--- title: "Y26028 - Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Y26028 - Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c5ef.json) ## Summary This procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council operating as Procurement Services, focuses on the provision of Wheelie Bins and Kerbside Recycling Containers. Currently in the planning stage, this initiative is classified under the 'goods' category with an estimated value of £52 million. The procurement is taking place in West Malling, United Kingdom, and involves preliminary market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 22nd July 2026. This engagement aims to gather insights and shape the upcoming tender process, ensuring effective service delivery and innovative solutions. The procurement follows the Procurement Act 2023 and seeks to establish a framework agreement from May 2027 to April 2031. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and delivery of waste management solutions, particularly those with capabilities in RFID tagging, asset tracking, and IoT-enabled containers. Suppliers can participate through online questionnaires and individual meetings, which will inform the development of specifications and pricing strategies, thus providing a competitive edge. Businesses that offer innovative recycling solutions and possess the capacity to deliver a range of containers, including compost bins and food waste caddies, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only positions companies to secure a substantial contract but also aligns them with public sector standards and requirements. ## Notice Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire for Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers Procurement Services is conducting a needs assessment to understand the requirements of public sector organisations for Wheelie Bins & Kerbside Recycling Containers . This will help us shape a framework that best meets your needs. We invite you to respond to the following questions to help ensure the framework delivers the right products, services, and value. Responses should be submitted by Wednesday 22nd July 2026 by 5pm - link within the attached document. Suggested Lot information as follows: Lot 1 - Supply of wheelie bins and containers - for delivery to multiple locations, this would include but is not limited to the following: Compost Bins Food waste caddies and containers Kerbside recycling boxes Plastic palette boxes Waste housing units Wheelie bins RFID tagging, asset tracking, IoT-enabled containers For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Waste-and-rubbish-containers-and-bins./VEC7UG38A9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEC7UG38A9 ### Planning Information This preliminary market engagement is conducted in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023. Its purpose is to inform and shape the upcoming procurement process by engaging with the market in a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. This notice is issued to: Invite suppliers to participate in pre-market engagement - This is not a call for competition at this stage, it is to explore what is needed in the market place and how best to design the framework to assist public sector spending to offer best value and a route to market that is compliant. The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online questionnaire 1:1 meetings https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/gbVWtXTjuD ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063992-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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 TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins ## Release History - 8 Jul 2026 at 09:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063992-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063992-2026 8th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VEC7UG38A9 - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Waste-and-rubbish-containers-and-bins./VEC7UG38A9 - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/gbVWtXTjuD - 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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