Planning

Building Materials 2026_CAS-01061-N9G0H9

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Building Materials 2026_CAS-01061-N9G0H9," which focuses on the goods category within the building materials industry. The procurement covers the supply and delivery of a diverse range of materials crucial for building, plumbing, heating, electrical, and decorating applications. These materials are intended to support the delivery of repairs, maintenance, and housing investment programmes across various regions, including London, South, South West, Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Gloucestershire. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated by 1st July 2025. The contract period is projected from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with the possibility of extension until 2036. The total estimated value of this procurement is £51,040,000, with gross value pegged at £61,250,000.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of supporting a core product range exceeding 5,000 items and offering real-time data integration, high stock availability, and consistent supply performance. Ideal participating businesses are those focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering social value with alignment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this procurement process, which encourages the supply of environmentally responsible products and emerging energy efficiency solutions. This procurement represents a vital opportunity for businesses to engage with a notable sub-central government public authority and contribute to extensive housing and maintenance programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Materials 2026_CAS-01061-N9G0H9

Notice Description

The procurement will cover the supply and delivery of a wide range of building, plumbing, heating, electrical, decorating, and all other materials to support the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, voids, mechanical and electrical services, and housing investment programmes across the Aster Group. The contract will support Aster's in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) across a geographically diverse footprint including London, South, South West and extended operational areas such as Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Gloucestershire. Goods will include but not be limited to: -General building materials -Plumbing and heating components -Electrical materials -Trade paints and decorating supplies -Aids and adaptations equipment -Environmentally responsible and sustainable products -Materials supporting emerging energy efficiency and disrepair priorities (e.g. damp and mould solutions) The contract will include ancillary support services but not limited to: -Van stock management -Drop boxes/pop-up stores -Site deliveries -Out-of-hours material access -Data integration for job validation, tracking, and reporting -Waste management solutions linked to materials handling -Yards and logistics management, including deliveries into Aster-owned sites for onward distribution Suppliers must be capable of supporting: -A core product range exceeding 5,000 items -Real-time data integration -High availability of stock and consistent supply performance -Innovation and continuous improvement over a 5-10 year contract term -Social value delivery and alignment with ESG commitments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ab3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023884-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,040,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Darran Reid
Contact Email
aster.procurement@aster.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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