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South Molton CLT - CAS-01064-D4M2V2

Awarded to PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE) LIMITED

ASTER GROUP LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 22 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 31 October 2025

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Overview

ASTER GROUP LIMITED awarded a design and build contract to PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE) LIMITED on 18 December 2025 for the construction of 40 homes for social rent at South Molton, North Devon, valued at £12 million. The scope includes site preparation, surveys, services, roadways, drainage, off-site works, hard and soft landscaping, and all associated works. The contract is now in delivery and substantially complete.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£12,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 May 2025
Questions by
17 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Building construction work

Award outcome

Award date
18 December 2025
Contract period
13 March 2026 → 19 November 2027
Contract length
1 year 8 months
Bids received
6
Winner
  • PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE) LIMITED

This contract ends on 19 November 2027.

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About the winner

PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE) LIMITED

Based in
Barnstaple
Public contracts won
3
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

6

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

Who bid

  • PEARCE CONSTRUCTION (BARNSTAPLE) LIMITEDWinner
  • CLAYEWATER HOMES LTD
  • FISHER & DEAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • POLTAIR CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
  • CLASSIC BUILDERS (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED
  • LOVELL PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED

How bids were scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Price60%
  • Quality, Technical and Delivery40%

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,000

Median of 19,399 awards in the last 24 months

ASTER GROUP LIMITED in the last 12 months

51

contracts awarded, worth £22,503,595 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    25 June 2026

  2. Contract

    10 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    21 August 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    9 July 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2025

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