Tender

SOCIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT HANNAHSTOWN PHASE 2

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 14:29

Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Radius Housing Association has initiated a public procurement process for the construction of social housing in Hannahstown, Belfast, under the title "SOCIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT HANNAHSTOWN PHASE 2." The project involves building 140 social housing units, including split-level homes, wheelchair-accessible bungalows, and apartment blocks. Located on a greenfield site along the Glen Road, the site will also feature landscaped areas, a children’s play area, and other communal amenities. The tender process is currently at the tender stage, with the invitation to tender documentation expected to be issued between Q3 and Q4 2025. The contract is valued at £60,000,000 and will commence in March 2026, concluding by March 2032. The procurement method is a Competitive Flexible Procedure, above the threshold set by the Procurement Act 2023, allowing for selective criteria in shortlisting contractors. The deadline for expression of interest is on 23rd October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in residential development and construction work. It is particularly suited to companies offering innovative engineering solutions and seeking to compete on both price and quality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those capable of meeting the project's demands for quality, cost-efficiency, and social value provision. With potential further contracts contingent on the successful delivery of the first phase, this tender also offers longer-term growth prospects. Businesses that can effectively manage complex projects and deliver sustainable housing solutions will find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and market presence in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

SOCIAL HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT HANNAHSTOWN PHASE 2

Notice Description

The proposed construction works contract is for the 1st section of a residential development on a greenfield site on the Glen Road, Hannahstown, Belfast. This phase is for the provision of 140 social housing units that includes a housing mix of 73 homes including split level units, 2 wheelchair accessible bungalows and 65 apartments within 7 blocks including 1 'Happi Principles' block which includes additional communal spaces. The site also includes extensive landscaping, a children's play park, amenity space and other ancillary works. Alongside the 140 units a programme of site wide enabling works will also be undertaken. The contract will be for approximately 36 months from date of award and is scheduled to start in March 2026 with the ITT documentation being issued in Q3/4 2025. Full details can be found under section 7- Competition Details. In addition to section 1 Radius Homes reserve the right to award an additional contract for the 2nd section of the site approximately 120 units which the enabling works will have been carried out for subject to satisfactory performance on the first contract and a value for money solution being agreed between the parties. This is a permitted modification described under section 74 and schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: In addition to section 1 Radius Homes reserve the right to award an additional contract for the 2nd section of the site approximately 120 units which the enabling works will have been carried out for subject to satisfactory performance on the first contract and a value for money solution being agreed between the parties. This is a permitted modification described under section 74 and schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

The background to this procurement was that the requirement was previously subject to a tender under notice number 2024/S 000-037642. This competition yielded 4 bids none of which were deemed acceptable or value for money. Before re-tendering Radius sought to understand why the bids had come in above the levels that were expected and what may have caused these levels. Therefore Radius' appointed Project Manager made contact with the 4 bidders inviting them to meet and discuss. 3 out of the 4 accepted. Reasons given included: - M&E specifications and allowances for the same. - Costs associated with the approach taken for the remediation of Japanese Knotweed. - Costs associated with the installation of Ground Source Heat Pumps. - Costs associated with the use of paving brick on the design. - Risk Allocation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a290
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060253-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work

45211300 - Houses construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 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
RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Additional Buyers

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

RADIUS HOMES LIMITED

RADIUS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@radiushousing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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