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30 Jul 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited, a housing association in the UK, has completed the procurement process for a 12-month licensed asbestos removal contract titled "CAS-01343-W5M8V4 - Licensed Asbestos Removals." The procurement falls under the industry category of asbestos removal services and targets locations across the UK. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award consistent with the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Compliance Solutions framework. The urgent need to address health and safety risks prompted this direct award, with the contract officially signed on 22nd July 2026. Gwella Contracting Services Ltd has been appointed as the supplier with the contract valued at £1,416,666.66.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in hazardous material management, particularly those with accredited licences for asbestos removal. The direct award approach favours established businesses capable of meeting urgent health and safety requirements efficiently. Businesses in the compliance solutions sector, particularly those already part of frameworks like PfH, will find the contractual terms and the continuity of work over a 12-month period beneficial. Given the specialised nature of the service, businesses offering innovative and compliant asbestos removal solutions will be best suited to compete and deliver on this contract during its term.

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Notice Title

CAS-01343-W5M8V4 - Licensed Asbestos Removals - 12-Month Award

Notice Description

Asbestos, a fibrous material historically used in products including insulation, cement, ceiling tiles and floor tiles which can be found in homes across the UK. Aster is aware that asbestos containing materials are present across some of its stock. When asbestos containing materials are damaged, asbestos fibres are released which can then be breathed in potentially causing fatal diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestos: general information - GOV.UK As part of its social responsibility, Aster is committed to managing asbestos for its tenants and therefore, require a contractor that is licensed and accredited to remove this material and discard of it suitably. Aster Group has a requirement for an asbestos removals contractor for the next 12-months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award via the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Framework - Compliance Solutions

Procurement Information

In light of the immediate health and safety risks, the specialist nature of asbestos removal, and the need to act urgently, the Authority considers the direct award to be justified, proportionate, and compliant with procurement regulations. This award is also a compliant award under the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Compliance Solutions framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072332-2026
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,416,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks 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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GWELLA CONTRACTING SERVICES

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