This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 11:24

Award

10 Jan 2026 at 11:51

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 09:13

Planning

09 Jul 2025 at 15:53

Planning

22 May 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under review involves the design and construction of 40 homes for social rent at South Molton, North Devon. This project is spearheaded by Aster Group Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom, specifically located in Devizes. The industry category for this tender is building construction work, with a focus on works services. Initiated through an open procedure, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 5th March 2026. The contract period is from 5th March 2026 to 4th March 2028, covering delivery locations within the UKK43 region. The awarded contract holds a gross value of GBP 7,507,145.96.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in residential building and infrastructure. The open procedure favours participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The project scope encompasses comprehensive design and construction tasks, including site preparation, roadways, drainage, and landscaping, thereby offering substantial business growth avenues for contractors with experience in large-scale construction projects. Pearce Construction (Barnstaple) Limited, an SME with specialist capabilities in building construction work, has been awarded the contract, indicating a favourable environment for similarly positioned firms to compete effectively in future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

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/059766-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£7,507,145 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Postcode Area
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) LIMITED

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