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29 Jul 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Aster Group Limited, a housing association based in Devizes, is titled "Materials - Transitional Arrangements." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on building materials. The procurement method used was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This process aimed to retain existing materials suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and operational stability from April 2026. It was conducted through the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Material Goods and Associated Services Framework, compliant with PCR 2015. The award is complete, with the contract, worth GBP 1,125,000, signed with Bradford Building Supplies on 30th March 2026. The delivery locations span several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses in the building materials sector capable of handling large-scale supply demands. Companies like Bradford Building Supplies, characterised by a larger operational scale, are well-suited to compete in such arrangements. The tender allows for continuity in supply chains and caters to firms that can provide consistent delivery across multiple UK regions. The limited procurement method implies that businesses with previous associations or capabilities to swiftly meet the criteria have a competitive edge. The focus on transitional arrangements makes this opportunity particularly appealing for suppliers looking to reinforce their market position and secure steady contracts amidst evolving material strategies.

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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. This is a compliant framework call off via the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Material Goods and Associated Services Framework. This is a PCR 2015 compliant route to market (framework procured prior to Procurement Act 2023).

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. This is a compliant framework call off via the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Material Goods and Associated Services Framework. This is a PCR 2015 compliant route to market (framework procured prior to Procurement Act 2023).

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. This is a compliant framework call off via the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Material Goods and Associated Services Framework. This is a PCR 2015 compliant route to market (framework procured prior to Procurement Act 2023).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d662
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071675-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M

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

BRADFORD BUILDING SUPPLIES

Further Information

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