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Competitive Land, Design and Build Contract within NIHE Area Belfast City Centre, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Tender

31 Jan 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

Woven Housing Association Ltd has concluded a competitive procurement process under a selective method with negotiation to appoint developers for a significant construction project. The contract entails land provision, design, and construction of 90 to 110 social housing units within the Belfast City Centre, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The procurement, classified under the construction work category with CPV code 45000000, reached the award stage with the contract status marked as complete. This £25.5 million project, awarded to ALEX PROPERTIES LIMITED, reflects its active status as of 31 March 2026. The project contributes to housing and community amenities, adhering to the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide and statutory requirements. Interested parties had until 5 March 2025 to submit bids electronically or in written form.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and real estate sectors, particularly those with expertise in social housing development. With Woven Housing Association requiring developments to meet specific unit criteria, businesses offering architectural, building installation, and site preparation services could find lucrative opportunities. The contract period spans 1080 days, encouraging long-term engagement for sustained business growth. Given the emphasis on quality, followed by competitive pricing, businesses that can deliver high-quality construction solutions efficiently will be ideal candidates for similar future endeavours. Due to the comprehensive nature of the contract, it suits both large-scale developers and SMEs with specific niche capabilities in building subsidised accommodation and related services.

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Notice Title

Competitive Land, Design and Build Contract within NIHE Area Belfast City Centre, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint developers to provide land for the development of social housing. The Contracting Authority seeks land in Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, the Contracting Authority will not consider Sites which provide less than 90 units or more than 110 units. The units must be delivered at a single Site. Economic Operators must provide the land, design, construct and ensure completion of the scheme for the Contracting Authority in accordance with the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide, the Contracting Authority's requirements, and statutory body requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint developers to provide land for the development of social housing. The Contracting Authority seeks land in Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, the Contracting Authority will not consider Sites which provide less than 90 units or more than 110 units. The units must be delivered at a single Site. Economic Operators must provide the land, design, construct and ensure completion of the scheme for the Contracting Authority in accordance with the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide, the Contracting Authority's requirements, and statutory body requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036446-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45210000 - Building construction work

45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5NW
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEX PROPERTIES

Further Information

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