Kent County Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | CN260202 - Organic Waste |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Kent County Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short Description: | As a Waste Disposal Authority, Kent County Council (KCC) has a statutory responsibility to arrange for the disposal of the organic waste collected in its area by the Waste Collection Authorities (collected at kerbside), and deposited by residents at Household Waste Recycling Centres). KCC requires new supply arrangements for the processing and disposal of organic waste, with the new services commencing on 1st April 2026. Tenderers should note that there may be occasions where HWRC and kerbside garden waste may contain unintentional contaminants such as soil, stones, plastic fragments and other non-organic materials, and must factor this into their proposals. The Provider will be required to have in place: • A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting, planning permissions and health and safety standards; • An electronic weighbridge for the weighing-in of material delivered to their facility to provide the Council with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings); • Robust service contingency plans to ensure continuity of services in the event of non-availability of facility, plant failure, etc. • Provision to accept blended organic waste and food waste (subject to legislation and Waste Collection Authority methods) • Regular reporting methods for tonnage processed, contamination rates, and recycling/recovery outcomes. The overall estimated volume for this contract is circa. 95,000 tonnes per annum. This contract is split into 'operational lots' based on regional requirements: Lot 1 - West Kent (circa. 35,953 tonnes per annum) Lot 2 - Mid Kent (circa. 34,390 tonnes per annum) Lot 3 – East Kent (circa. 23, 811 tonnes per annum) Tenderers can bid for one or all Lots as well as any combination of Lots. The initial contract term will be 5 years, with options for extension of 5 years subject to performance and mutual agreement. The estimated contract value is based on the full potential term (10 years). |
| Published: | 31/10/2025 15:18 |
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Scope
Description: As a Waste Disposal Authority, Kent County Council (KCC) has a statutory responsibility to arrange for the disposal of the organic waste collected in its area by the Waste Collection Authorities (collected at kerbside), and deposited by residents at Household Waste Recycling Centres).
KCC requires new supply arrangements for the processing and disposal of organic waste, with the new services commencing on 1st April 2026.
Tenderers should note that there may be occasions where HWRC and kerbside garden waste may contain unintentional contaminants such as soil, stones, plastic fragments and other non-organic materials, and must factor this into their proposals.
The Provider will be required to have in place:
• A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting, planning permissions and health and safety standards;
• An electronic weighbridge for the weighing-in of material delivered to their facility to provide the Council with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings);
• Robust service contingency plans to ensure continuity of services in the event of non-availability of facility, plant failure, etc.
• Provision to accept blended organic waste and food waste (subject to legislation and Waste Collection Authority methods)
• Regular reporting methods for tonnage processed, contamination rates, and recycling/recovery outcomes.
The overall estimated volume for this contract is circa. 95,000 tonnes per annum.
This contract is split into 'operational lots' based on regional requirements:
Lot 1 - West Kent (circa. 35,953 tonnes per annum)
Lot 2 - Mid Kent (circa. 34,390 tonnes per annum)
Lot 3 – East Kent (circa. 23, 811 tonnes per annum)
Tenderers can bid for one or all Lots as well as any combination of Lots.
The initial contract term will be 5 years, with options for extension of 5 years subject to performance and mutual agreement.
The estimated contract value is based on the full potential term (10 years).
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./8YTX932D95
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8YTX932D95
Total value (estimated):
GBP 49,999,998 excluding VAT GBP 59,999,999 including VAT
Lots
Lot Lot 1 : West Kent
Description: Organic Waste arising in West Kent.
Value (estimated):
GBP 18,947,368 excluding VAT GBP 22,736,842 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2026 to 31/03/2031
CPV Classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/03/2036
Delivery regions:
UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price per Quality Point / Weighting:
Lot Lot 2 : Mid Kent
Description: Organic Waste arising from Mid Kent
Value (estimated):
GBP 18,421,052 excluding VAT GBP 22,105,263 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2026 to 31/03/2031
CPV Classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/03/2036
Delivery regions:
UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price per Quality Point / Weighting:
Lot Lot 3 : East Kent
Description: Organic Waste arising from East Kent
Value (estimated):
GBP 12,631,578 excluding VAT GBP 15,157,894 including VAT Contract dates (estimated)
01/04/2026 to 31/03/2031
CPV Classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.
Contract can be extended:
Yes
Extension Date:
31/03/2036
Delivery regions:
UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Price per Quality Point / Weighting:
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 21/11/2025 Time: 12:00Deadline for requests to participate: 01/12/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: Https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk
An electronic auction will be used: No
Languages that may be used for submission: English, Award decision date (estimated): 02/03/2026
Procedure
Procedure type: Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
Kent County Council, PLDL-8938-YGYW
Kent County Council, County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Email: adam.fletcher@kent.gov.uk
Contact: Adam Fletcher
Address of the buyer profile: www.kent.gov.uk
Organisation type: REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Devolved regulations that apply: None