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Kent County Council: Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

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Notice Summary
Title: Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: Kent County Council
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description: 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.
Published: 05/02/2026 08:59

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Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

Kent County Council


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PLDL-8938-YGYW


Address:


Kent County Council, County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK


Contact name:

Molly Roast


Email:

Molly.Roast@kent.gov.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

www.kent.gov.uk


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Below threshold - open competition






Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Collection of Chemical Waste and Paints (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)


Reference number:

SC22205


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

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

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/EN8M49532E





Total value (estimated):


GBP 166,666.67 excluding VAT

GBP 200,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027


CPV classifications:


90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services.

90520000 - Radioactive-, toxic-, medical- and hazardous waste services.



Contract can be extended:

No



Delivery regions:


Not provided


Award criteria:


Name: Quality / Price / Weighting:







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

18/02/2026 Time: 12:00


Tender submission deadline:

04/03/2026 Time: 12:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/


An electronic auction will be used:


No





Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

No



Other organisations


Not provided

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