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title: "Office Network Connections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f238"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED"
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# Office Network Connections

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f238

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## Summary

Aster Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Devizes, United Kingdom, is in the process of renewing its contract for "Office Network Connections" with Claranet Limited. This direct award procurement encompasses network infrastructure services crucial to Aster's strategic growth. The contract pertains to services in categories such as radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment, with installation services provided. Key upcoming milestones include the expected signature date by 22nd December 2025, with the contract period set from 23rd December 2025 to 21st December 2028, and possibilities for renewal. The contract's gross value is £972,000, reflecting an increased activity plan and inflation adjustments.

This procurement presents opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in network infrastructure services, such as the design, implementation, and management of complex network environments. While Claranet's ongoing partnership over the past decade and their ownership of network equipment solidifies their position, companies that can offer innovative solutions and have the capacity for large-scale network integration might find opportunities in similar future tenders. Its strategic alignment with Aster's growth aspirations positions it as a potential avenue for enterprises that can offer reliable and scalable networking solutions, catering to evolving technological and business landscapes.

## Notice

This procurement is for the supply of network infrastructure services. Claranet has been Aster's network infrastructure partner for over 10 years. Aster currently procures network infrastructure services that include the design, delivery, and ongoing management of its core networking environment from Claranet. This encompasses: -MPLS Network - A secure, high-performance network for connecting multiple sites. -Data Centre Breakout - Connectivity solutions for data centre operations. -Cloud Connect Services - Direct, reliable connections to cloud platforms. -CoLocation Environments - Hosting and managing critical infrastructure in secure facilities. -Network Equipment and Circuits - Fully managed hardware and connectivity assets. These services ensure Aster's network is robust, scalable, and aligned with its strategic growth and acquisition plans. Claranet acts as Aster's network infrastructure partner, delivering: -Design and Implementation - Creating tailored network architectures and deploying them. -Continuous Management - Proactive monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of network performance. -Ownership and Control - Managing all network equipment and circuits, which are Claranet-owned assets. -Strategic Insight - Leveraging deep historical knowledge of Aster's environment and future roadmap to provide designs and budgetary proposals for upcoming growth. -Risk Mitigation - Ensuring operational continuity and minimizing disruption by maintaining existing infrastructure. Claranet's long-standing involvement gives it unique expertise and readiness to support Aster's current and future network needs.

### Procurement Information

Claranet Limited has been Aster's network infrastructure partner for over 10 years, providing great technical knowledge of the existing environment. Over this period, Claranet has designed, delivered, and continuously managed Aster's MPLS network, Data Centre breakout, Cloud Connect services, and CoLocation environments. This ongoing operational involvement means Claranet possesses the deepest understanding of Aster's current architecture, performance characteristics, dependencies, and growth requirements. All network equipment and circuits in scope are owned and managed by Claranet. These assets cannot be transferred to an alternative supplier and would require complete replacement and installation of new infrastructure if another provider were selected. While other Suppliers could theoretically be able to provide the same services as Claranet, they would not be able to utilise or integrate with the existing Claranet-managed MPLS environment. Any such replacement would require a complete new installation of hardware and circuits, alongside associated reconfiguration and migration activities. This would significantly increase costs due to: -procurement of new equipment, -installation and engineering time on site, -dual-running or transition overheads, and -potential downtime or service disruption during cutover. This introduces significant cost, risk, and operational disruption should a new Supplier be awarded this contract. Claranet also has detailed insight into Aster's future network roadmap, including planned growth and acquisition activity, and has already produced designs and budgetary proposals to support and scale with Aster's strategic direction. No other supplier has this level of established access, historical knowledge, or readiness to provide the necessary design, integration, and installation support for the current and future network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081590-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £972,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTER GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | DEVIZES |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN10 2AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Urchfont & Bishops Cannings |
| Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLARANET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 15:04 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081590-2025
- 10 Dec 2025 at 15:00 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081583-2025
- 9 Dec 2025 at 17:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081247-2025
- 9 Dec 2025 at 17:18 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081234-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081590-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081583-2025
  10th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081247-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081234-2025
  9th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aster/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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