Planning

P-0521 - External Cyclical Maintenance Programme

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 13:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 08:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "P-0521 - External Cyclical Maintenance Programme" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. The project focuses on construction work, specifically the maintenance of the built assets, including the fabric and surrounding areas of housing structures. The programme is designed to span from 1st July 2026 to 31st March 2032, located in Northern Ireland (UKN). Key pre-market engagement activities are scheduled, with the next event on 22nd January 2026, giving potential suppliers a chance to engage with the planning. This procurement follows regulations specific to Northern Ireland and falls under the category of 'works' with a total estimated value of £180 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, building maintenance, and allied fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project is structured to be accessible to them. Companies capable of performing structural maintenance, design, survey works, and installation can greatly benefit by securing contracts that encompass diverse activities from roof repairs to energy-efficient retrofitting. The long-term nature of this programme offers ongoing business potential, enabling participating companies to establish a sustained presence in the Northern Ireland construction market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-0521 - External Cyclical Maintenance Programme

Notice Description

The aim of ECM is primarily to protect the Housing Executive's built assets by maintaining the fabric of the dwellings, the external works within the curtilage and adjacent un-adopted areas. The final scope will be subject to change and contained in the final tender documents published for tender.

Planning Information

A pre-market engagement event will be held vie teams on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 2pm. Please email cprocurement@nihe.gov.uk with a request to attend. Please include the names of attendees and their email address. Attendance will be limited to two per contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082463-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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