Award

South Molton CLT - CAS-01064-D4M2V2

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2026 at 11:51

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 08:13

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 14:53

Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

ASTER GROUP LIMITED, a public authority operating under sub-central government, has successfully concluded its procurement process for the "South Molton CLT - CAS-01064-D4M2V2" project. This project involves the design and construction of 40 homes for social rent in South Molton, North Devon, within the UK region UKK43. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and culminated in the awarding of the contract on 18th December 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 1st March 2026 to 29th February 2028. The industry category for this procurement is building construction work, and the total contract value amounts to £7,507,145.96. The standstill period for the award ends on 21st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, specifically those involved in building and civil engineering works. SMEs, in particular, demonstrated a strong presence, accounting for four of the six final stage bids. Companies similar to PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE) LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract, can find growth potential in participating in such open procurement processes that involve substantial infrastructural development projects. Businesses with expertise in housing construction, site preparation, and landscaping, especially those offering innovative solutions like renewable energy installations (e.g., Air Source Heat Pumps), will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in sustainable housing developments should consider engaging in similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

South Molton CLT - CAS-01064-D4M2V2

Notice Description

Design & Build of 40 Homes for Social Rent at South Molton, North Devon. The design, construction and completion of 40 new homes for rent. The works include all site preparation, surveys, services, roadways, drainage, off site works, hard and soft landscaping and all associated works

Planning Information

Expression of Interest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002080-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£7,507,145 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Darran Reid
Contact Email
aster.procurement@aster.co.uk
Contact Phone
03334008222

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
TLK4 Devon, TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE

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