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The project comprises the design, construction and completion of 41 new homes of mixed tenure. The works include all site preparation, surveys, services, roadways, drainage, off site works, hard and soft landscaping and all associated works.

The requirement is for the purchase of LCV for the delivery of service by Aster Group Limited.This is a Direct Award via CCS Framework (RM6244)

Project: The refurbishment of the roofline including the fascia’s . soffits, guttering and downpipes and to include the stripping and safely storing for reuse the courses of tiles required to replace the 1st row of felt and batten including rafter roll and eaves support trays. Supply and install 300mm of insulation to the roof space above the communal stairwell. • NB: All roofing work to be carried out by an NFRC accredited contractor • As part of contractor pre-survey, contractor should identity any soffit and live extractor fan vents which will need to be disconnected and reconnected during works • All flats must be checked to see if there are any live gas appliances, wood burning/multi fuel stoves or open fires still in use prior to the removal of any chimney stacks. Evidence shall be provided to the Aster Surveyor who will be able to authorise this phase of work if necessary. Isolation of flues (priced separately) in line with gas protocols, removals (priced separately) to be discussed and review with client. • Aster Surveyor to advise with any blocking up and venting work as the scope of work will need to be agreed with the leaseholder/s or resident/s in advance. • Erect tubular steel scaffolding with required lifts to such elevations, including suitable access for removing the shared chimney and dismantle on completion. All scaffolding to be measured against the face of the building and to include the lift heights for a specific work type and trade. Page 5 of 15 • Remove existing tiles and safely store for reuse, remove battens, felt from the eaves course and safely lower to ground level and remove from site. • Allow for clearing all debris from the eaves and, then insulate using a 50-75mm thick PIR insulation board with a foil backing ensuring that an adequate air gap's left for ventilation. • Supply and fix new Permavent Apex breathable membrane to the cleared area area and fix new 38 x 25 mm tanalised timber battens to rafters. Reinstate the stored tiles. • Supply and fix eaves support trays G1281 by Manthorpe, including rafter roll fitted as per manufacturer’s instructions. To all roofs in contract. • Allow for supplying and fitting new deep flow guttering including downpipes, connections and associated fixtures & fittings to flat block. • Allow for supplying and fitting uPVCu fascia's, soffits. • Test guttering for leaks and adequate falls. Deliver free of dirt or imperfections. All waste material and debris will be removed from site. • Supply and lay 300mm of mineral wool insulation to the roof space above the communal stairwell • The contractor is to leave the properties and surrounding areas etc clean and clear to original condition. Wash down windows, doors, and existing/new PVCu Fascia's/soffits on completion to remove dirt & debris caused by roofing works.

Venice Court, Roman Way, Andover, SP10 5JQ – Communal areas of walkways/car park – Specialist concrete / masonry works to garage forecourts with associated repairs

Aster Group maintains approx. 37,000 homes and has a legal duty under building safety legislation to ensure fire safety in the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings. This includes maintaining suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments and implementing remedial actions promptly. The requirement was for FRA remediation works to be carried out by an approved contractor at Meadow Court, Verwood. Specifically, the works were the rectification of a firewall/curtain.

Aster Group have undertaken an RFQ to appoint a contractor to complete works identified in FRA. The works are the removal of all combustible materials from communal bin store and build new fire proof bin store as per specification provided by Aster Group.

Project: The refurbishment of the main hipped roof NB: All roofing work to be carried out by an NFRC accredited contractor & must be able to self-certify via the competent roofing scheme. As part of contractor pre-survey, contractor should identity any soffit and live extractor fan vents which will need to be disconnected and reconnected during works All flats must be checked to see if there are any live gas appliances, wood burning/multi fuel stoves or open fires still in use prior to the removal of any chimney stacks. Evidence shall be provided to the Aster Surveyor who will be able to authorise this phase of work if necessary. Isolation of flues (priced separately) in line with gas protocols, removals (priced separately) to be discussed and review with client. Aster Surveyor to advise with any blocking up and venting work as the scope of work will need to be agreed with the leaseholder/s or resident/s in advance. Erect tubular steel scaffolding with required lifts to such elevations, including suitable access for removing the shared chimney and dismantle on completion. All scaffolding to be measured against the face of the building and to include the lift heights for a specific work type and trade. Allow for repositioning of existing satellite dishes & T.V. aerials, including re-instating them and testing the signal both inside and outside of a property. NB: The existing T.V. aerials if live will need to be reinstated inside the loft space Remove existing tiles, battens, felt, safely lower to ground level and remove from site. Allow for clearing all debris from the eaves and behind the skeiling/sloping ceiling detail, then insulate using a 50-75mm thick PIR insulation board with a foil backing ensuring that an adequate air gap's left for ventilation. Allow for the supply and install new structural timber to rafters and ridge sections including noggins to fill in any collapsed verge ladder or rotten rafter (Provisional sum included in pricing document but only to be spent with the agreement of Aster surveyor) The contractor must allow for accessing the loft spaces in top floor flats to see if the gable ends have been strapped to provide lateral stability. Allow for supplying and installing Simpson Strong-Tie retrofit restraint straps. (To be installed as per the manufacturers instructions). Supply and fix new Permavent Apex breathable membrane to the entire roof area and fix new 38 x 25 mm treated and Bs coded timber battens to rafters. Supply and install new Redland Duoplain Concrete Interlocking roof tiles including new dry fixed Redland Universal Angle Ridge. Colour to match existing, to be agreed with the contract surveyor prior to ordering. All materials to be installed as per manufacturer’s instructions. Supply and fix eaves support trays G1281 by Manthorpe, including rafter roll fitted as per manufacturer’s instructions. To all roofs in contract. Check the condition of the existing aluminium Ogee guttering and if serviceable clean and check the existing fixtures and fittings are secure and that it doesn’t leak. (The RWGs can remain insitu if found to be in good working order). Allow for supplying and fitting new deep flow guttering including downpipes, connections and associated fixtures & fittings to flat block. Test guttering for leaks and adequate falls. Deliver free of dirt or imperfections. All waste material and debris will be removed from site. The contractor is to leave the properties and surrounding areas etc clean and clear to original condition. Wash down windows, doors, and existing/new PVCu Fascia's/soffits on completion to remove dirt & debris caused by roofing works.

ServiceNow License Renewal to support critical IT service management, automation, and integration across the organisation.

Procurement for works for main hipped roof refurbishment to flat block owned and maintained by Aster Group and Private Leaseholders with the following address - 63 to 69 Tollgate Road, Andover, SP10 3RF. The project is comprised of the following responsibilities: Pre-Works Identify vents/fans needing disconnection. Check for live gas or solid fuel appliances before chimney removal; get Aster Surveyor approval. Agree flue isolation, venting, and blocking up with residents and Aster Surveyor. Scaffolding Erect tubular steel scaffold with access for chimney removal. Measure to building face and include lift heights. TV & Satellite Relocate and reinstate 2 satellite dishes and 4 aerials. Test signals. Live aerials to be moved to loft post-removal. Chimney Removal Remove pots, flaunching, and chimney to below roof level. Cap and vent flues. Clear all waste. Structural Works Install new rafters, ridge timbers, and noggins to fill chimney void. Roof Strip & Insulation Remove tiles, battens, felt. Clear debris and install 50–75mm PIR insulation with ventilation gap. Roof Rebuild Fit breathable membrane, battens, and new tiles (Redland/Marley). Match colour to existing. Install dry ridge/hip tiles. Eaves & Guttering Fit eaves trays and rafter roll. Clean and retain existing gutters if serviceable; replace if not. Clean fascias/soffits if in good condition. Completion Test gutters for leaks and falls. Clean all windows, doors, fascias, and leave site tidy.

The requirement is for the racking, conversion and livery of LCV for Aster Group's newly acquired fleet. This is a Direct Award via the TPPL Framework (TPPLHCCOP03)

Project: The refurbishment of the main roof NB: All roofing work to be carried out by an NFRC and Garland accredited contractor & must be able to self-certify via the competent roofing scheme or Principal contractor to arrange and pay for a Building Control inspection. As part of contractor pre-survey, contractor should identity and protect any soil vent pipes and internals gutters. It is the contractors responsibility to identify any dilapidations of the block façade and the surrounding area (e.g broken curbs, bollards and existing cut up grass) Erect tubular steel scaffolding with required lifts to such elevations, including suitable access for the fascia work. Contractor to risk assess material up, waste down to/from work area, including operatives. All scaffolding to be measured against the face of the building and to include the lift heights for a specific work type and trade. Remove existing roof covering and safely lower to ground level and remove from site. Contractor to ensure the internal gutters are protected when removing roof covering. Install new roof (and associated works) as per Garland technical specification document dated 25/09/25 Material and debris will be removed from site The contractor is to leave the properties and surrounding areas etc clean and clear to original condition. Wash down windows, doors, and existing/new PVCu Fascia's/soffits on completion to remove dirt & debris caused by roofing works. On completion contractor to arrange CCTV of internal gutters from 1st manhole to establish that they are clear of debris before and after roof works.

Project: The refurbishment of the flat garage roof NB: All roofing work to be carried out by an accredited contractor Erect tubular steel scaffolding with required lifts to such elevations, including suitable access for removing the shared chimney and dismantle on completion. All scaffolding to be measured against the face of the building and to include the lift heights for a specific work type and trade. Allow for removal of existing roof coverings, leaving the plastic fascia Remove existing felt and roof decking, safely lower to ground level and remove from site. Check purlins and report findings to Aster surveyor for agreed repairs. Carry out repairs Allow for the supply and install new firring pieces Allow to supply and install new decking Allow for supplying and installing new Iko Challenger Sanded Underlay Supply and fix new Iko Goldseal capsheet. Ensuring that it is fully bonded with a 5 – 15mm bead from all sides including end laps Allow to clean existing fascia The contractor is to leave the properties and surrounding areas etc clean and clear to original condition. Wash down windows, doors, and existing/new PVCu Fascia's/soffits on completion to remove dirt & debris caused by roofing works.

Refurbish the existing failed front, side/patio & rear concrete footpaths. Build new rear garden retaining walls and install new drainage and soak-aways.

Aster Group maintains approx. 37,000 homes and provides continued investment to its properties where maintenance and replacements may be required. The requirement is for replacement flooring to be fitted in properties comprising of the below addresses, 98-191 Victoria Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1EZ.

This is a requirement for the provision of an out of hours telephone service for Aster Group Ltd. The function of the Aster Contact Centre and service hubs is to handle customer information regarding property repairs and distribute the work to the appropriate in-house trade operative and/or external contractors, within working hours which is Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00. Therefore, outside these working hours, including bank holidays, technical downtime, team meetings and collaborative calls, customers wishing to contact Aster regarding emergencies will be routed to the out of hours provider.

The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to establish robust working partnerships with Employers Agent, Clerk of Works and Principal Designer consultants, to enable the successful delivery of Aster's development programme over the next four years. Aster is seeking consultant partners who are flexible and forward-thinking, particularly when it comes to changes in building safety and sustainability standards. The framework also aims to add value to both Aster and preferably a limited number of suppliers/partners by promoting transparency, openness, and long-term collaborative relationships. The requirement is split in to 9 lots for each discipline.Lot 1 – Devon and CornwallLot 2 – SomersetLot 3 – GloucestershireLot 4 – WiltshireLot 5 – DorsetLot 6 – HampshireLot 7 – Sussex and SurreyLot 8 – Berkshire and OxfordshireLot 9 - London

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.

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.