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Office Network Connections

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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10 Dec 2025 at 15:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Dec 2025 at 15:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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09 Dec 2025 at 17:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Dec 2025 at 17:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Devizes, United Kingdom, is in the process of renewing its contract for "Office Network Connections" with Claranet Limited. This direct award procurement encompasses network infrastructure services crucial to Aster's strategic growth. The contract pertains to services in categories such as radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment, with installation services provided. Key upcoming milestones include the expected signature date by 22nd December 2025, with the contract period set from 23rd December 2025 to 21st December 2028, and possibilities for renewal. The contract's gross value is £972,000, reflecting an increased activity plan and inflation adjustments.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in network infrastructure services, such as the design, implementation, and management of complex network environments. While Claranet's ongoing partnership over the past decade and their ownership of network equipment solidifies their position, companies that can offer innovative solutions and have the capacity for large-scale network integration might find opportunities in similar future tenders. Its strategic alignment with Aster's growth aspirations positions it as a potential avenue for enterprises that can offer reliable and scalable networking solutions, catering to evolving technological and business landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office Network Connections

Notice Description

This procurement is for the supply of network infrastructure services. Claranet has been Aster's network infrastructure partner for over 10 years. Aster currently procures network infrastructure services that include the design, delivery, and ongoing management of its core networking environment from Claranet. This encompasses: -MPLS Network - A secure, high-performance network for connecting multiple sites. -Data Centre Breakout - Connectivity solutions for data centre operations. -Cloud Connect Services - Direct, reliable connections to cloud platforms. -CoLocation Environments - Hosting and managing critical infrastructure in secure facilities. -Network Equipment and Circuits - Fully managed hardware and connectivity assets. These services ensure Aster's network is robust, scalable, and aligned with its strategic growth and acquisition plans. Claranet acts as Aster's network infrastructure partner, delivering: -Design and Implementation - Creating tailored network architectures and deploying them. -Continuous Management - Proactive monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of network performance. -Ownership and Control - Managing all network equipment and circuits, which are Claranet-owned assets. -Strategic Insight - Leveraging deep historical knowledge of Aster's environment and future roadmap to provide designs and budgetary proposals for upcoming growth. -Risk Mitigation - Ensuring operational continuity and minimizing disruption by maintaining existing infrastructure. Claranet's long-standing involvement gives it unique expertise and readiness to support Aster's current and future network needs.

Procurement Information

Claranet Limited has been Aster's network infrastructure partner for over 10 years, providing great technical knowledge of the existing environment. Over this period, Claranet has designed, delivered, and continuously managed Aster's MPLS network, Data Centre breakout, Cloud Connect services, and CoLocation environments. This ongoing operational involvement means Claranet possesses the deepest understanding of Aster's current architecture, performance characteristics, dependencies, and growth requirements. All network equipment and circuits in scope are owned and managed by Claranet. These assets cannot be transferred to an alternative supplier and would require complete replacement and installation of new infrastructure if another provider were selected. While other Suppliers could theoretically be able to provide the same services as Claranet, they would not be able to utilise or integrate with the existing Claranet-managed MPLS environment. Any such replacement would require a complete new installation of hardware and circuits, alongside associated reconfiguration and migration activities. This would significantly increase costs due to: -procurement of new equipment, -installation and engineering time on site, -dual-running or transition overheads, and -potential downtime or service disruption during cutover. This introduces significant cost, risk, and operational disruption should a new Supplier be awarded this contract. Claranet also has detailed insight into Aster's future network roadmap, including planned growth and acquisition activity, and has already produced designs and budgetary proposals to support and scale with Aster's strategic direction. No other supplier has this level of established access, historical knowledge, or readiness to provide the necessary design, integration, and installation support for the current and future network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081590-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£972,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 2-3 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
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Claranet Limited

Further Information

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