The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Aster Group is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in relation to a proposed procurement for the servicing, maintenance, repair and associated remedial works for lift and lifting equipment assets across its operational regions.

The purpose of this engagement is to: • gauge overall market interest in the opportunity • understand likely bidder appetite by lot • assess supplier capacity and regional coverage • inform the final procurement structure and lotting approach • identify any barriers to participation or delivery risks.

Please note: • This exercise does not form part of a formal procurement process and is not a call for competition. • Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. • Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Stage 1 consultation has already been completed based on the current draft specification and therefore only limited amendments to the scope/specification are anticipated. • The Authority reserves the right to amend the proposed procurement and lotting strategy following completion of this engagement exercise.

The proposed service specification is attached in Appendix A.

Please submit responses to the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire though In-tend by 12 noon on Friday 5th June 2026.