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Materials - Transitional Arrangements

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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29 Jul 2026 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Materials - Transitional Arrangements," was conducted by Aster Group Limited, a housing association operating within the housing and community amenities sector. This process falls under the "goods" industry category, specifically focusing on building materials. The procurement took place in regions ranging from UKC to UKK, and has reached the award stage as of 29th July 2026. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating a specific need for continuity of supply. The contract valued at £3,000,000 was signed on 30th March 2026, showing a strategic approach to ensure operational stability while developing a new materials strategy. The tender utilised the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Material Goods and Associated Services Framework, complying with the PCR 2015 regulations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the building materials industry, particularly those that can deliver high-quality goods to large-scale housing projects. Companies well-suited to compete in such bids are typically those with robust supply chains capable of fulfilling time-sensitive and substantial contracts. The awarded contract to John Cribb & Sons Limited highlights the importance of establishing reliable relationships within the industry and ensuring the capability to meet procurement requirements without public calls for competition. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to solidify their presence in the public sector supply market, potentially opening doors for future collaborations and larger regional projects.

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Notice Information

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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d67b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071709-2026
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
£3,000,000 £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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

JOHN CRIBB & SONS

Further Information

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