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 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44111000 - Building materials
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
29 August 2025
Engagement process description
To participate, please copy and paste the following URL into your web browser:
https://forms.office.com/e/HbVRmc0CVY
Aster is currently reviewing its long-term materials supply chain strategy. We are seeking initial feedback from potential suppliers through this short pre-market engagement (PME) exercise. Your responses will help us refine our requirements, test assumptions about delivery models, and shape the data and reporting specifications, with the aim of improving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and value for money.
The focus of this PME is on understanding supplier capabilities in areas such as logistics innovation, data reporting, triple bottom line performance (financial, environmental, and social), and approaches to hybrid models that include specialist suppliers.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
6 October 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