Kent County Council has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
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| 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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Scope
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
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
Extension Date:
Delivery regions:
Not Provided
Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Price / Weighting:
Submission
Enquiry deadline: 18/02/2026 Time: 12:00Tender 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
Procedure
Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Kent County Council, PLDL-8938-YGYW
Kent County Council, County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Email: Molly.Roast@kent.gov.uk
Contact: Molly Roast
Address of the buyer profile: www.kent.gov.uk
Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None