Planning

Grace House- Property Safety Maintenance Contract

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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02 Oct 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government jurisdiction, is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for the "Grace House- Property Safety Maintenance Contract." The procurement is set to ensure compliance with statutory obligations, enhance operational resilience, and offer value for money for repair and maintenance services in Northwest London. Suppliers are encouraged to participate in market engagement activities, which Aster Group is conducting to assess market capacity before the official tender phase. The key milestone of this engagement is scheduled to conclude by 23 October 2025, with a formal tender notice anticipated by 15 November 2025. The contract, aimed at services within the UKI region, is valued grossly at £1,102,080 and net at £881,664. The contract period is planned to commence on 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2030, with potential renewal options available.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in repair and maintenance services and with experience in ensuring compliance with safety regulations such as fire safety, water hygiene, and electrical testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting Aster Group's commitment to inclusivity in their procurement processes. The substantial value and long-term nature of the contract suggest a promising avenue for business growth, enabling participating suppliers to secure ongoing work and enhance their market position. Interested parties can register their interest via the Aster In-Tend e-tendering system to engage in the preliminary market assessments.

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Notice Title

Grace House- Property Safety Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

To procure a qualified supplier for the Property Safety Maintenance Contract at Grace House a high rise, with a total of 13 storeys and an underground car park in Northwest London The procurement will focus on ensuring full compliance with statutory obligations (e.g., Fire Safety, Water Hygiene, Electrical Testing), enhancing operational resilience, and delivering value for money.

Planning Information

Aster Group Ltd is undertaking early market engagement ahead of a forthcoming procurement for the Property Safety Maintenance contract. Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest via Aster's In-Tend e-tendering system by accessing the opportunity via the below link and submitting the PMEQ document available within the Current Tenders tab. This will help Aster assess market capacity and readiness prior to publication of the full Tender Notice. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home Registration is for market engagement purposes only and will not preclude or favour participation in the later open tender. All suppliers will be eligible to tender once the opportunity is formally advertised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a66a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062082-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£881,664 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Monika Chambers
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
TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLI6 Outer London - South, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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