--- title: "Materials - Transitional Arrangements" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d667" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d667" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d667.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d667.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ASTER GROUP LIMITED" published: "2026-07-29" --- # Materials - Transitional Arrangements Buyer: ASTER GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d667 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d667) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d667.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Materials - Transitional Arrangements" is being executed by Aster Group Limited, located in Devizes, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of building materials and is primarily focused on the supply of goods. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a contract signed with Wolseley UK Limited as of 30th March 2026. This call-off arrangement is part of the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Material Goods and Associated Services Framework, ensuring operational stability from April 2026. The procurement method utilised was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring compliance with the framework procured before the Procurement Act 2023. Delivery addresses span across multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the building materials sector to engage with a reputable housing association buyer, Aster Group Limited. It is particularly beneficial for large-scale suppliers who can meet the high demands and ensure continuity in supply. The contract, valued at £3,525,000, underscores the significant business growth potential for companies with the capacity to partner in such a large-scale supply initiative. Businesses specialising in the established provision of building materials should view this as a noteworthy opportunity to cement relationships within the housing and community amenities sector. ## 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/071683-2026 | | 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 | £3,525,000 | ## 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 | WOLSELEY | ## 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 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071683-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aster.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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