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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT NEWHILL BELFAST

RADIUS HOMES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 12:41

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 12:06

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves a construction project for the development of 27 two-storey social housing units along with associated works including landscaping, utilities, and road access at Newhill, Belfast (BT12 7FZ). Managed by Radius Homes Limited, a public authority at the sub-central government level, the initiative is undertaken under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement stage is complete, and the competitive flexible procedure identified M.J. McBride Construction Ltd as the successful supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 5,373,000, commenced on 31st March 2026 and extends until 31st March 2028. Noteworthy is the project's classification under the building construction work category and its selective procurement method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those adept in residential and social housing developments. The process was suited for SMEs like M.J. McBride Construction Ltd, highlighting opportunities for businesses capable of meeting complex requirements such as earthworks, drainage, and landscaping in residential settings. With the project's substantial financial scale and stringent selection process, companies that deliver high-quality construction services and can comply with selective procurement methods could leverage such contracts for significant business growth.

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Notice Title

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT NEWHILL BELFAST

Notice Description

The proposed construction works contract is for a residential development of 27 two-storey social housing units including amenity space and other ancillary works at Lands to Northeast of 265 Whiterock Road, Ballymurphy, Belfast, BT12 7FZ. The associated external works include, earthworks, drainage including a below ground pumping station, utilities, landscaping, new access, internal roads / footpaths / parking, gardens and fencing / gates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45211341 - Flats construction work

45215210 - Construction work for subsidised residential accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,373,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,373,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIUS HOMES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 9HZ
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Holywood
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M.J. MCBRIDE CONSTRUCTION

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