AwardedAwarded 15 January 2026
MAIN BLOCK 11-17 St.Johns Road, Frome, BA11 2BA - 2025-2026 Planned roof programme - Pitched Roof Refurbishment
Aster Group Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
Aster Group Limited awarded construction and building maintenance work to O'Brien Roofing Ltd on 15 January 2026.
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What the notice says
Project: The refurbishment of the roofline including the fascia’s . soffits, guttering and downpipes and to include the stripping and safely storing for reuse the courses of tiles required to replace the 1st row of felt and batten including rafter roll and eaves support trays. Supply and install 300mm of insulation to the roof space above the communal stairwell. • NB: All roofing work to be carried out by an NFRC accredited contractor • As part of contractor pre-survey, contractor should identity any soffit and live extractor fan vents which will need to be disconnected and reconnected during works • All flats must be checked to see if there are any live gas appliances, wood…Read the full description
Project: The refurbishment of the roofline including the fascia’s . soffits, guttering and downpipes and to
include the stripping and safely storing for reuse the courses of tiles required to replace the 1st row of
felt and batten including rafter roll and eaves support trays. Supply and install 300mm of insulation to
the roof space above the communal stairwell.
• NB: All roofing work to be carried out by an NFRC accredited contractor
• As part of contractor pre-survey, contractor should identity any soffit and live extractor fan vents
which will need to be disconnected and reconnected during works
• All flats must be checked to see if there are any live gas appliances, wood burning/multi fuel
stoves or open fires still in use prior to the removal of any chimney stacks. Evidence shall be
provided to the Aster Surveyor who will be able to authorise this phase of work if necessary.
Isolation of flues (priced separately) in line with gas protocols, removals (priced separately) to
be discussed and review with client.
• Aster Surveyor to advise with any blocking up and venting work as the scope of work will need
to be agreed with the leaseholder/s or resident/s in advance.
• Erect tubular steel scaffolding with required lifts to such elevations, including suitable access for
removing the shared chimney and dismantle on completion. All scaffolding to be measured
against the face of the building and to include the lift heights for a specific work type and trade.
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• Remove existing tiles and safely store for reuse, remove battens, felt from the eaves course and
safely lower to ground level and remove from site.
• Allow for clearing all debris from the eaves and, then insulate using a 50-75mm thick PIR
insulation board with a foil backing ensuring that an adequate air gap's left for ventilation.
• Supply and fix new Permavent Apex breathable membrane to the cleared area area and fix new
38 x 25 mm tanalised timber battens to rafters. Reinstate the stored tiles.
• Supply and fix eaves support trays G1281 by Manthorpe, including rafter roll fitted as per
manufacturer’s instructions. To all roofs in contract.
• Allow for supplying and fitting new deep flow guttering including downpipes, connections and
associated fixtures & fittings to flat block.
• Allow for supplying and fitting uPVCu fascia's, soffits.
• Test guttering for leaks and adequate falls. Deliver free of dirt or imperfections. All waste
material and debris will be removed from site.
• Supply and lay 300mm of mineral wool insulation to the roof space above the communal
stairwell
• The contractor is to leave the properties and surrounding areas etc clean and clear to original
condition. Wash down windows, doors, and existing/new PVCu Fascia's/soffits on completion to
remove dirt & debris caused by roofing works.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| O'Brien Roofing Ltd | £30,108 | 30 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 003694-2026
About the buyer
Aster Group LimitedLast 12 months
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From notice 003694-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.