Scope
Reference
CN260585
Description
The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to procure a contract which includes the receipt, handling, processing and treatment of Soil, Rubble and Hardcore deposited at all nineteen Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the County, including but not limited to:
•Soil (non-hazardous)
•Rubble (e.g. bricks, concrete, tiles and ceramics)
•Hardcore (e.g. crushed stone, aggregates)
The Treatment Facility must have valid and appropriate planning permissions, environmental and other relevant permits including the relevant technical competencies for the type and amount of waste to be handled under this Contract and otherwise all permissions and certification required for the performance of this Contract.
For more information and to access the procurement pack, please refer to the Kent Business Portal: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
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Total value (estimated)
- £646,859.13 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 1. West Kent
Description
Soil, Rubble and Hardcore arising from Household Waste Recycling Centres in West Kent.
Lot value (estimated)
- £285,157.95 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Mid Kent
Description
Soil, Rubble and Hardcore arising from Household Waste Recycling Centres in Mid Kent.
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,850.59 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. East Kent
Description
Soil, Rubble and Hardcore arising from Household Waste Recycling Centres in East Kent.
Lot value (estimated)
- £180,850.59 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1. West Kent
Lot Lot 2. Mid Kent
Lot 3. East Kent
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
2 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 April 2026
Award criteria
Lot Lot 1. West Kent
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest Total Contract Value above Minimum Quality Threshold | Refer to ITT. |
Quality |
Weighting description
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for details on the evaluation methodology being applied to this procurement.
Lot Lot 2. Mid Kent
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest Total Contract Value above Minimum Threshold | Refer to ITT. |
Cost |
Weighting description
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for details on the evaluation methodology being applied to this procurement.
Lot 3. East Kent
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest Total Contract Value above Minimum Threshold | Refer to the ITT, |
Cost |
Weighting description
Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for details on the evaluation methodology being applied to this procurement.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) chosen for this procurement is based upon 4 stages. 1) Invitation to Submit Initial Tender (Including Conditions of Participation). 2) Negotiation. 3) Invitation to Submit Final Tender. 4) Contract Award.
The Authority reserves the right to award a contract based on an Initial Tender and not proceed with a negotiation and Final Tender stage. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender for further details.
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
Kent County Council, County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Molly Roast
Email: Molly.Roast@kent.gov.uk
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government