Planning

Building Materials 2026_CAS-01061-N9G0H9

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 16:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for its "Building Materials 2026" procurement process. This tender involves the supply and delivery of a comprehensive range of building, plumbing, heating, electrical, decorating, and related materials to support various maintenance and investment programs across areas including London, the South, South West, and extending to Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Gloucestershire. The pre-market engagement is scheduled until 29 August 2025, aiming to refine requirements through supplier feedback. The procurement covers a five-to-ten-year contract period starting 1 April 2026 and involves ancillary services such as van stock management and logistics. Potential suppliers can anticipate further communication by 6 October 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in building materials and related sectors, to engage in a long-term partnership with Aster Group. It is ideal for suppliers capable of providing a diverse product range and adhering to real-time data integration, with a focus on innovation and consistent supply performance. Businesses that can offer environmentally responsible products and contribute to social value through ESG commitments are particularly suited for this tender. The opportunity supports SMEs and encourages participation in logistics innovation and hybrid supply models, facilitating growth in operational efficiency and value delivery.

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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

Planning Information

To participate, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://forms.office.com/e/HbVRmc0CVY Aster is currently reviewing its long-term materials supply chain strategy. We are seeking initial feedback from potential suppliers through this short pre-market engagement (PME) exercise. Your responses will help us refine our requirements, test assumptions about delivery models, and shape the data and reporting specifications, with the aim of improving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and value for money. The focus of this PME is on understanding supplier capabilities in areas such as logistics innovation, data reporting, triple bottom line performance (financial, environmental, and social), and approaches to hybrid models that include specialist suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047787-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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