Published date: 19 August 2025

Last edited date: 19 August 2025

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 9 September 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • Wood waste - 03416000

Location of contract

South East

Procurement reference

CN260428

Published date

19 August 2025

Closing date

9 September 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

** THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET ENGAGEMENT PURPOSES ONLY **

Kent County Council (KCC) has a statutory duty as a Waste Disposal Authority (WDA) for the processing/disposal of Kent's household waste, which include the disposal of wood waste deposited by members of the public at Kent's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide future Wood Waste Disposal Services. KCC's existing contract for these services is due to expire on 14th November 2026.

The total tonnage of wood waste processed for the 24/25 financial period was in the region of 25,000 tonnes.

Minimum Requirements
The supplier will be required to have in place:
• A waste processing facility with appropriate permitting and planning permissions.
• A facility which can manage the processing of all wood waste.
• An appropriate method of weighing-in materials (preferably an electronic weighbridge) to provide the council with the appropriate management information (including weigh-loader transaction listings); and
• robust service contingency plans to ensure continuity of services in the event of plant failure, etc.

Please register on the Kent Business Portal to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Address

Sessions House, County Road
MAIDSTONE
ME141XQ
England

Email

molly.roast@kent.gov.uk