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Destruction and Collection of Goods for Port Health

Ashford Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Ashford Borough Council is looking for suppliers for waste work (South East).

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 8 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Friday 4 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
10am, Friday 4 December 2026

How bids are scored

Criterion 1 60% · Criterion 2 30% · Interview 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for waste contracts in this region (from 99 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

To collect, transport and destroy Cat 2 and Cat 3 waste, collected from Ashford Port Health, Sevington BCP or any other address in the borough. To provide appropriate vehicle size and type to accommodate loads. To liaise with Port Health Staff and ensure that Waste Transfer Notes are signed and Certificates of Destruction and Weighbridge Certificates Provided for all loads. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Ashford:-Refuse-and-waste-related-services./345E354242 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/345E354242

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.
  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Friday 4 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 106440-2026

About the buyer

Ashford Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

34

Awards

19
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From notice 106440-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.