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AG - 0592 - 2020_Totnes Transition Homes CLT, Clay Park, Dartington

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Totnes Transition Homes CLT, Clay Park, Dartington" project, managed by Aster Group Limited, involves the construction of 39 affordable homes. The buying organisation, Aster Group Limited, operates as a sub-central government public authority based in Devizes, UK. The project has progressed to the award stage, following an urgent tender due to the insolvency of the initial contractor. The direct award contract has been made to Clayewater Homes, enabling mobilisation by 23 June 2025, with the contract running through to 13 November 2026. This project falls under the 'works' category, focused specifically on multi-dwelling buildings construction, at an awarded value of £10,700,000 GBP. The procurement method leveraged the Procurement Act 2023, specifically justified by advantageous terms due to insolvency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large construction firms with the capability to swiftly mobilise and adhere to established subcontractor networks. Companies in the construction industry that can offer cost-effective and time-efficient solutions may particularly benefit from similar contracts, as Aster Group Limited favours their ability to manage unforeseen circumstances like contractor insolvency. By focusing on direct awards in urgent scenarios, businesses that can demonstrate rapid delivery and budget management skills will find themselves well-placed to compete in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AG - 0592 - 2020_Totnes Transition Homes CLT, Clay Park, Dartington

Notice Description

Aster had commenced the delivery of 39 affordable homes at Clay Park, Dartington, through a contract with Acheson Construction, appointed via a PCR2015-compliant framework (Westworks). Enabling works had started on site, and the scheme was progressing in line with planning and funding milestones. On 14 February 2025, Acheson issued a notice of intention to appoint administrators, forcing Aster to terminate the contract. This created an urgent need to secure a new contractor to avoid losing sub-contractor packages, escalating costs, and, critically, to meet a 3 June 2025 planning deadline to retain permission. Aster proposes a direct award to Clayewater Homes Ltd under the Procurement Act 2023, using the "advantageous terms due to insolvency" justification. Clayewater can mobilise immediately, retain existing subcontractors, and deliver the scheme at a fixed price below inflation-adjusted costs. A transparency notice will be published, and a Development Agreement entered into after the mandatory standstill period.

Procurement Information

Following the insolvency of Acheson Construction, which was originally appointed via a PCR2015 framework, Aster is under significant time pressure to commence works before a planning permission deadline of 3 June 2025. A new contract is proposed with Clayewater Homes Ltd, who offer a fixed price that is PS67,331 below the adjusted value of the Acheson contract (including inflation), and who can deliver without delay due to existing capacity and established working relationships. The direct award ensures advantageous terms and protects against cost escalation, loss of subcontractor packages, and planning expiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 13 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLAYEWATER HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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