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title: "Materials - Transitional Arrangements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d662"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Materials - Transitional Arrangements

Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d662

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071675-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,125,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRADFORD BUILDING SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44111000 - Building materials

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071675-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.Aster.co.uk

## Provenance

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