Tender

Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions

ARBOUR HOUSING LTD

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:38

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18 Sep 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

Arbour Housing Ltd, a public authority under sub-central government classification, is inviting tenders under the competitive land, design, and build framework for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) in Belfast and its North and South regions. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves the construction of social housing units and is managed under an open procedure. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Portadown, this project adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 14 October 2025 and a tender submission deadline by 24 October 2025. The contract period is set to run from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2028, with a potential for a two-year extension and a budget value of £20,000,000. The framework agreement will include a maximum of six participants without reopening competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in construction, architecture, engineering, and inspection services, particularly those capable of managing design and build projects within specified regulations. Suitable candidates would demonstrate proficiency in delivering high-quality housing while meeting price criteria weighting heavily at 60% against a 40% quality weighting. The comprehensive nature of this framework agreement allows successful businesses to establish long-term relationships with Arbour Housing Ltd and gain a foothold in the Northern Irish housing market. The substantial budget and potential for contract renewal provide lucrative opportunities for business growth and portfolio expansion. Businesses aiming to submit tenders must ensure electronic submissions adhere to requirements via the eTendersNI platform, with all communications conducted in English.

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Notice Title

Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions

Notice Description

The project is for the delivery of social housing units in NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions by means of a Design and Build Framework Agreement in which the Economic Operators provide the land, designs, and constructs the scheme for Arbour Housing in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide, Employer's requirements and Statutory Body requirements. The units can be delivered over a number of sites or on one site. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, any one site must not provide less than 5 units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be extended for 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063776-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARBOUR HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
Joseph Donnelly
Contact Email
procurement@arbourhousing.org
Contact Phone
028 38 339705

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTADOWN
Postcode
BT62 3EN
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Killycomain
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

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