This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 11:29

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 17:21

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Meenan Square development project, led by Apex Housing Association, is a major mixed-use construction initiative occurring in Londonderry, United Kingdom. This undertaking involves the construction of social housing, community, and commercial buildings, alongside public realm improvements such as feature canopies and landscaping. This project is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and the procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of April 2026. The selective procurement method utilised a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring an efficient and thorough selection process for the project delivery, with key dates including the contract signing on March 31, 2026, and the completion projected for March 2028.

The Meenan Square development provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and related services. The site necessitates expertise in mixed-use building construction, including drainage and site services installations, making it an attractive bid for SMEs with experience in large-scale development projects. Connolly & Fee Limited, among others, successfully participated in the tendering process. Such projects allow businesses to establish partnerships with significant public authorities such as Apex Housing Association and the Executive Office, enhancing their portfolio and fostering network growth. Enterprises proficient in quality, client satisfaction, and safety are well-suited for future tenders of this nature, propelling growth within the sustainable development sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Meenan Square Development

Notice Description

The works comprise construction of a mixed use development including Social Housing, Community and Commercial buildings together with public realm space including feature canopies/covered areas, paving and surfacing, fencing and gates. The works also include all associated drainage and site services installations. Building 1 Commercial Building * Three storey, comprising of shell only retail to ground floor, and shell only office space to first and second floors Building 2 Community Building * Three storey, comprising of double height sports hall office space, training and counselling space and terrace area Social Housing * 8 Nr. social housing units and associated siteworks Public Realm Works * Hard and soft landscaping to remainder of site; including feature canopies and covered areas

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034101-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,324,836 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,324,836 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£11,081,722 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£11,081,722 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APEX HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

Apex Housing Association

The Executive Office

The Executive Office (TEO)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT48 6HL
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
City Walls
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNOLLY & FEE LIMITED

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