Scope
Reference
CAS-01061-N9G0H9
Description
The procurement will cover the supply and delivery of a wide range of building, plumbing, heating, electrical, decorating, and all other materials to support the delivery of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, voids, mechanical and electrical services, and housing investment programmes across the Aster Group. The contract will support Aster's in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) across a geographically diverse footprint including London, South, South West and extended operational areas such as Oxfordshire, West Sussex, and Gloucestershire.
Goods will include but not be limited to:
-General building materials
-Plumbing and heating components
-Electrical materials
-Trade paints and decorating supplies
-Aids and adaptations equipment
-Environmentally responsible and sustainable products
-Materials supporting emerging energy efficiency and disrepair priorities (e.g. damp and mould solutions)
The contract will include ancillary support services but not limited to:
-Van stock management
-Drop boxes/pop-up stores
-Site deliveries
-Out-of-hours material access
-Data integration for job validation, tracking, and reporting
-Waste management solutions linked to materials handling
-Yards and logistics management, including deliveries into Aster-owned sites for onward distribution
Suppliers must be capable of supporting:
-A core product range exceeding 5,000 items
-Real-time data integration
-High availability of stock and consistent supply performance
-Innovation and continuous improvement over a 5-10 year contract term
-Social value delivery and alignment with ESG commitments
Total value (estimated)
- £51,040,000 excluding VAT
- £61,250,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2031
- Possible extension to 1 April 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44111000 - Building materials
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 July 2025
Contracting authority
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: IP29573R
Sarson Court
Devizes
SN10 2AZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Darran Reid
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government