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ClosedStage · tender

Kent County Council

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

Environment & WasteCPV 90520000
Value£167k
Deadline4 Mar 2026
Published4 Feb 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 4 Feb 2026ClosedCloses 4 Mar 2026
Who to contact
Molly Roast
Molly.Roast@kent.gov.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Contract value in context
£167ktotal contract value
median £195k
this tender£0£5.0m

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The brief

Kent County Council is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced provider who is interested in supply 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) Paint 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.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Non-hazardous-refuse-and-waste-treatment-and-disposal-services./EN8M49532E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/EN8M49532E

Key requirements

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The facility must have a valid

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.

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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
tender · Open
Source
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