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# Office Network Connections

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/office-network-connections-ocds-h6vhtk-05f238). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Aster Group Limited: "Office Network Connections". Published status: complete. Contract Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Aster Group Limited](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/aster-group-limited-rsh-l4393)
- **Contract Value (direct award):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Direct award
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £972,000 (inc. VAT; no net value published, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/office-network-connections-ocds-h6vhtk-05f238#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f238`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/office-network-connections-ocds-h6vhtk-05f238#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 32000000, 51000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Office Network Connections Renewal (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **CLARANET LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-181963`
  - Value: £972,000 (inc. VAT)
  - Date: 08/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F081590-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-10T15:04:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T04:44:19.029Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05f238