Kent County Council is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Metal Recycling Services |
| Notice type: | UK4: Tender notice |
| Authority: | Kent County Council |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure |
| Short Description: | Kent County Council wishes (KCC) wishes to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of Metal Recycling Services. The contract(s) will require the processing of all metal arising from the 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Kent. The concessionaire must be able to meet the below requirements: - The capability and capacity to receive and process, at a minimum, the estimated annual tonnage of metal for each Lot they are bidding for. - Process both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals. The concessionaire will also be required to have in place: - A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting and planning permissions. - An electronic weighbridge for the weighing-in of material delivered to their facility to provide KCC with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings). - Policies and procedures that recovers materials in accordance with the waste hierarchy to maximise reuse and recycling and to avoid sending any waste to landfill. - Robust service contingency plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc. The overall estimated volume for this contract is up to 7,000 tonnes per annum. This contract is split into 'operational' lots based on regional requirements: Lot A - West Kent: circa. 2.000 tonnes per annum. Lot B - Mid Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum. Lot C - East Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum. Tenderers can bid for one or all Lots as well as any combination of Lots. |
| Published: | 10/11/2025 10:45 |
Metal Recycling Services
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:
- Adam Fletcher
- Email:
- adam.fletcher@kent.gov.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Website:
- www.kent.gov.uk
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Competitive flexible procedure- Dynamic market OCID:
- Not provided
- Competitive flexible procedure description:
- Please refer to the tender documentation for details on the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) chosen for this procurement is based upon 5 stages. 1) Conditions of Participation. 2) Invitation to tender. 3) Clarification and Negotiation. 4) Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT). 5) Contract Award.
- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Yes
- Dynamic market:
- No
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
Concession
Scope
- Title:
- Metal Recycling Services
- Reference number:
- CN250351
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- Kent County Council wishes (KCC) wishes to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of Metal Recycling Services.
The contract(s) will require the processing of all metal arising from the 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Kent.
The concessionaire must be able to meet the below requirements:
- The capability and capacity to receive and process, at a minimum, the estimated annual tonnage of metal for each Lot they are bidding for.
- Process both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals.
The concessionaire will also be required to have in place:
- A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting and planning permissions.
- An electronic weighbridge for the weighing-in of material delivered to their facility to provide KCC with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings).
- Policies and procedures that recovers materials in accordance with the waste hierarchy to maximise reuse and recycling and to avoid sending any waste to landfill.
- Robust service contingency plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc.
The overall estimated volume for this contract is up to 7,000 tonnes per annum.
This contract is split into 'operational' lots based on regional requirements:
Lot A - West Kent: circa. 2.000 tonnes per annum.
Lot B - Mid Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum.
Lot C - East Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum.
Tenderers can bid for one or all Lots as well as any combination of Lots.
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./5P849275HV
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5P849275HV - Total value (estimated):
GBP 8,000,000 excluding VAT
GBP 9,598,000 including VAT- Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:
- Not provided
- Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:
- Not provided
- Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
- Not provided
Lots
Lot Lot A: West Kent
- Description:
- Metal Recycling Services for West Kent
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Value (estimated):
GBP 3,076,800 excluding VAT
GBP 3,692,160 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/05/2026 to 30/04/2028
- CPV classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/04/2031
- Delivery regions:
UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)- Award criteria:
Name: Price per Quality Point / Weighting:
Lot Lot B: Mid Kent
- Description:
- Metal Recycling Services for Mid Kent
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Value (estimated):
GBP 2,461,600 excluding VAT
GBP 2,952,920 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/05/2026 to 30/04/2028
- CPV classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/04/2031
- Delivery regions:
UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)- Award criteria:
Name: Price per Quaility Point / Weighting:
Lot Lot C: East Kent
- Description:
- Metal Recycling Services for East Kent
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- No
- Value (estimated):
GBP 2,461,600 excluding VAT
GBP 2,952,920 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/05/2026 to 30/04/2028
- CPV classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.- Contract can be extended:
- Yes
- Extension date:
- 30/04/2031
- Delivery regions:
UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)- Award criteria:
Name: Price per Quality Point / Weighting:
Documents
- Associated tender documents:
Not provided- Technical specifications:
Not provided
Submission
- Enquiry deadline:
- 01/12/2025 Time: 12:00
- Deadline for requests to participate:
- 08/12/2025 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):
- 01/04/2026
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):
- Yes
- A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:
- Yes
Other organisations
Not provided
Award Notice
Metal Recycling Services
Contracting Authorities
- Contracting authority:
- Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PLDL-8938-YGYW
- Address:
Kent County Council, County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
UK- Contact name:
- Adam Fletcher
- Email:
- adam.fletcher@kent.gov.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Website:
- www.kent.gov.uk
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Competitive flexible procedure- Dynamic market OCID:
- Not provided
- Competitive flexible procedure description:
- Please refer to the tender documentation for details on the Competitive Flexible Procedure. The Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) chosen for this procurement is based upon 5 stages. 1) Conditions of Participation. 2) Invitation to tender. 3) Clarification and Negotiation. 4) Invitation to Submit Final Tender (ISFT). 5) Contract Award.
- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Yes
- Dynamic market:
- No
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
Concession
Scope
- Title:
- Metal Recycling Services
- Reference number:
- CN250351
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- Kent County Council wishes (KCC) wishes to enter into a contract or contracts for the provision of Metal Recycling Services.
The contract(s) will require the processing of all metal arising from the 19 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Kent.
The concessionaire must be able to meet the below requirements:
- The capability and capacity to receive and process, at a minimum, the estimated annual tonnage of metal for each Lot they are bidding for.
- Process both Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals.
The concessionaire will also be required to have in place:
- A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting and planning permissions.
- An electronic weighbridge for the weighing-in of material delivered to their facility to provide KCC with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings).
- Policies and procedures that recovers materials in accordance with the waste hierarchy to maximise reuse and recycling and to avoid sending any waste to landfill.
- Robust service contingency plan to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc.
The overall estimated volume for this contract is up to 7,000 tonnes per annum.
This contract is split into 'operational' lots based on regional requirements:
Lot A - West Kent: circa. 2.000 tonnes per annum.
Lot B - Mid Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum.
Lot C - East Kent: circa. 2,500 tonnes per annum.
Tenderers can bid for one or all Lots as well as any combination of Lots.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1028767594
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/5P849275HV - Total value (estimated):
GBP 8,000,000 excluding VAT
GBP 9,598,000 including VAT- Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:
- Not provided
- Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:
- Not provided
- Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
- Not provided
- Contract value:
- GBP 9,598,000 including VAT
Contract Details
Contract 1
- Title:
- West Kent
- Reference number:
- Lot A
- Contract value:
- GBP 1,068,181.54 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- Yes
- Award decision date:
- 14/04/2026
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 30/04/2026
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/05/2026 to 30/04/2028
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.- Delivery regions:
UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)- Assessment summaries sent:
- 14/04/2026
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Ling Metals Limited
- Companies House:
- 02250947
- Address:
Ling Metals Limited, 6 - 7 Stone Way, Lakesview International Business Park
Canterbury
CT3 4GP
UK- Email:
- enquiries@ling-group.co.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Contract 2
- Title:
- Mid Kent
- Reference number:
- Lot B
- Contract value:
- GBP 1,302,560.5 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- Yes
- Award decision date:
- 14/04/2026
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 30/04/2026
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/05/2026 to 30/04/2028
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.- Delivery regions:
UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)- Assessment summaries sent:
- 14/04/2026
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Ling Metals Limited
- Companies House:
- 02250947
- Address:
Ling Metals Limited, 6 - 7 Stone Way, Lakesview International Business Park
Canterbury
CT3 4GP
UK- Email:
- enquiries@ling-group.co.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Contract 3
- Title:
- East Kent
- Reference number:
- Lot C
- Contract value:
- GBP 1,222,924.85 including VAT
- Below the relevant threshold:
- Yes
- Award decision date:
- 14/04/2026
- Earliest date the contract will be signed:
- 30/04/2026
- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/05/2026 to 30/04/2028
- Main procurement category:
- SERVICES
- CPV classifications:
90500000 - Refuse and waste related services.- Delivery regions:
UKJ - SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)- Assessment summaries sent:
- 14/04/2026
Supplier
- Supplier:
- Ling Metals Limited
- Companies House:
- 02250947
- Address:
Ling Metals Limited, 6 - 7 Stone Way, Lakesview International Business Park
Canterbury
CT3 4GP
UK- Email:
- enquiries@ling-group.co.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):
- No
- Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):
- No
- Supported employment provider:
- No
- Public service mutual:
- No
Other organisations
Not provided