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Mechanical & Electrical Installation Maintenance, Testing, Inspection & Repair 2027_CAS-01067-G2K1B7

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 09:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Aster Group Limited, involves the contracting of Mechanical & Electrical Installation Maintenance, Testing, Inspection & Repair services, under project reference 2027_CAS-01067-G2K1B7. The industry category for this tender is primarily services, focusing on the repair and maintenance of building installations. The services will be implemented across several regions including Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, London, Devon, Cornwall, Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a comprehensive notice published on 21st May 2026. Future communication is anticipated by 1st July 2026, providing significant lead time before the contract period, which spans from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, with potential extensions up to 2034.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the service sector specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs, particularly those agile enough to operate over a wide geographic area as specified. With a contract value estimated at £32.5 million gross, this provides ample scope for financial growth and market expansion. The tender is inclusive of SMEs, ensuring potential accessibility for smaller firms eager to scale through strategic partnerships or direct engagement in public sector contracts. Companies that specialise in heating, electrical systems, radon testing, street lighting, and emergency systems maintenance would find this contract particularly suitable. Moreover, the potential collaboration with Aster's in-house Direct Labour Organisation could introduce further business opportunities and innovative service delivery models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical & Electrical Installation Maintenance, Testing, Inspection & Repair 2027_CAS-01067-G2K1B7

Notice Description

The procurement will cover arrangements for the undertaking the servicing, testing and inspection along with breakdown repairs of mechanical and electrical installations within Aster Group's properties with some elements being delivered in conjunction with Aster's in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). Delivery of the requirements will be across a geographically diverse footprint centring on Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset and including London, Devon and Cornwall along with extended operational areas such as Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Gloucestershire. Services may include but are not limited to: Heating Servicing & Repair (including Renewables) Electrical Testing & Inspection Commercial Heating Servicing & Repair Radon Lightning Conductors Testing, Inspection & Repair Street Lighting (columns & bollards) Emergency Systems (fire panels/dry risers/AOV's/sprinklers etc.) Servicing & Repairs Bell Testing Emergency Light Repairs TV System Maintenance & Repairs Air Conditioning Servicing & Repairs Lifts & lifting Equipment, Baths & Beds - Servicing, Maintenance & Repair

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05219d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046853-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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