CAS-01343-W5M8V4 - Licensed Asbestos Removals - 12-Month Award

Official notice

Authority: Aster Group Limited

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Cleaning & Environmental Services (90) Delivery: UK

Awarded value£1,416,667published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 22 Jul 2026no call for competition

Awarded to Gwella Contracting Services Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Asbestos, a fibrous material historically used in products including insulation, cement, ceiling tiles and floor tiles which can be found in homes across the UK. Aster is aware that asbestos containing materials are present across some of its stock. When asbestos containing materials are damaged, asbestos fibres are released which can then be breathed in potentially causing fatal diseases such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestos: general information - GOV.UK As part of its social responsibility, Aster is committed to managing asbestos for its tenants and therefore, require a contractor that is licensed and accredited to remove this material and discard of it suitably. Aster Group has a requirement for an asbestos removals contractor for the next 12-months.

CPV: Asbestos removal services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Direct Award via the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Framework - Compliance Solutions

Delivery: UK

90650000 Asbestos removal services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 30 Jul 2026, 15:50 BST
Last source update: 30 Jul 2026, 15:50 BST
Authority reference: CAS-01343-W5M8V4
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-072332
Classification (CPV): Asbestos removal services
Delivery area: UK
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7fb Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: In light of the immediate health and safety risks, the specialist nature of asbestos removal, and the need to act urgently, the Authority considers the direct award to be justified, proportionate, and compliant with procurement regulations. This award is also a compliant award under the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Compliance Solutions framework.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £1,416,6671 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 22 Jul 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Gwella Contracting Services LtdCAS-01343-W5M8V4 - Licensed Asbestos Removals	£1,416,667 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

CAS-01343-W5M8V4 - Licensed Asbestos Removals · Gwella Contracting Services Ltd
Signed
22 Jul 2026
Value
£1,416,667
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids · 1 electronic	0	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Aster Group Limited

Contracting authorityHousing AssociationHousing and community amenities Sarsen Court, Horton Avenue, Devizes, UK, SN10 2AZContact name, email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

Gwella Contracting Services LtdAwarded supplier12395729 Celtic House Cornwall Business Park East, Scorrier, Redruth, South West, TR16 5FDContact email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.