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29 Jul 2026 at 11:54

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Materials - Transitional Arrangements," initiated by Aster Group Limited, is designed to maintain continuity of supply and operational stability while developing a next-generation materials strategy. This contract falls under the building materials category and is positioned within the goods sector. Based in Devizes, United Kingdom, Aster Group is a housing association operating across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process follows a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 30th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the building materials sector, especially for those already embedded in framework agreements like the Procurement for Housing Material Goods and Associated Services Framework. The contract is worth £105,000, indicating a substantial business opportunity for suppliers of building materials. It is particularly suited for businesses experienced in supplying materials via compliant, time-limited call-off arrangements and those that can ensure supply continuity and operational stability for housing associations. Large-scale suppliers, such as the awardee AKW Medi-Care Limited, would find this opportunity fitting, especially given the complexity and scope across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Materials - Transitional Arrangements

Notice Description

Aster needs to retain the existing incumbent materials suppliers under compliant, time-limited call-off arrangements to ensure continuity of supply and operational stability from April 2026 while the next generation materials strategy is progressed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aster needs to retain the existing incumbent materials suppliers under compliant, time-limited call-off arrangements to ensure continuity of supply and operational stability from April 2026 while the next generation materials strategy is progressed.

Procurement Information

Aster needs to retain the existing incumbent materials suppliers under compliant, time-limited call-off arrangements to ensure continuity of supply and operational stability from April 2026 while the next generation materials strategy is progressed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d653
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071674-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44111000 - Building materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKW MEDI-CARE

Further Information

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