Award

Fleet and Associated Services - Racking, Conversion and Livery 2025-26

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Aster Group Limited focused on the fleet and associated services, specifically racking, conversion, and livery of light commercial vehicles (LCV) for their newly acquired fleet. The industry category is motor vehicle conversion services, and the procurement took place in the UK. The contracting authority, Aster Group, utilised a Direct Award procedure via the TPPL Framework (TPPLHCCOP03), which is permissible under the framework conditions, allowing them to swiftly award the contract to Quality Industries Limited. This procurement aimed to address an urgent requirement, as Aster was due to receive 65 new vehicles within a short timeframe, and necessitated fulfilment from a provider within a 100-mile radius. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 19 February 2026 for a value of £248,664.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in motor vehicle conversion services, particularly those that can respond rapidly to urgent requirements and offer services within designated geographic parameters. Quality Industries Limited, a large-scale supplier, was successful in securing this contract through the Direct Award procedure. Businesses that have similar competencies and the ability to adhere to framework conditions could benefit from future opportunities with organisations like Aster Group. This contract underlines the importance of understanding procurement frameworks and regional service capabilities in order to capitalise on direct award opportunities within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleet and Associated Services - Racking, Conversion and Livery 2025-26

Notice Description

The requirement is for the racking, conversion and livery of LCV for Aster Group's newly acquired fleet. This is a Direct Award via the TPPL Framework (TPPLHCCOP03)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the racking, conversion and livery of LCV for Aster Group's newly acquired fleet. This is a Direct Award via the TPPL Framework (TPPLHCCOP03)

Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award via. TPPL Framework (TPPLHCCOP03) which is permitted under the framework conditions and based on Aster's justifications. At point of undertaking Direct Award, Aster were due to receive 65 new vehicles within three-four months, Quality Industries Limited were able to fulfil the requirement in the short time frame that Aster Group faced and fell within the 100 mile radius Aster had set out when appointing a provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06585a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015320-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,664 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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

QUALITY INDUSTRIES

Further Information

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