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.
Aster had commenced the delivery of 39 affordable homes at Clay Park, Dartington, through a contract with Acheson Construction, appointed via a PCR2015-compliant framework (Westworks). Enabling works had started on site, and the scheme was progressing in line with planning and funding milestones.
On 14 February 2025, Acheson issued a notice of intention to appoint administrators, forcing Aster to terminate the contract. This created an urgent need to secure a new contractor to avoid losing sub-contractor packages, escalating costs, and, critically, to meet a 3 June 2025 planning deadline to retain permission.
Aster proposes a direct award to Clayewater Homes Ltd under the Procurement Act 2023, using the “advantageous terms due to insolvency” justification. Clayewater can mobilise immediately, retain existing subcontractors, and deliver the scheme at a fixed price below inflation-adjusted costs. A transparency notice will be published, and a Development Agreement entered into after the mandatory standstill period.
Aster had commenced the delivery of 39 affordable homes at Clay Park, Dartington, through a contract with Acheson Construction, appointed via a PCR2015-compliant framework (Westworks). Enabling works had started on site, and the scheme was progressing in line with planning and funding milestones.
On 14 February 2025, Acheson issued a notice of intention to appoint administrators, forcing Aster to terminate the contract. This created an urgent need to secure a new contractor to avoid losing sub-contractor packages, escalating costs, and, critically, to meet a 3 June 2025 planning deadline to retain permission.
Aster proposes a direct award to Clayewater Homes Ltd under the Procurement Act 2023, using the “advantageous terms due to insolvency” justification. Clayewater can mobilise immediately, retain existing subcontractors, and deliver the scheme at a fixed price below inflation-adjusted costs. A transparency notice will be published, and a Development Agreement entered into after the mandatory standstill period.
Phase two: Resolve the H&S concern by installing new Tube Clamp handrails to a total of 70 No. the rear balconies located in Banning Street.
A pilot project has been successfully completed by Southern Concrete Services Ltd, using a designed solution calculated by JPP Consulting Ltd. (The project is at the request by Test Valley Borough Council)
Aster Group has approximately 76 foul water infrastructure assets (Sewage Treatment Plants, septic tanks and pumping stations) serving homes not connected to mains drainage. There is an ongoing requirement to undertake routine maintenance of the foul water assets to ensure correct operation and compliance with Environment Agency discharge consents along with the emptying of septic tanks to provide effluent disposal arrangements for properties served by the installations. This procurement is for the successor arrangement to the current contract which comes to an end in early 2025. The requirement is for the provision of scheduled maintenance, non-scheduled maintenance works (where instructed) and provision of a provision of 24-hour, 365-day out of hours and emergency call out service. Full details of the requirements are set out in the Procurement Documents.