Tender

Framework for Clerk of Works Services

ARBOUR HOUSING LTD

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Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Arbour Housing Ltd, a public authority under sub-central government jurisdiction, is seeking to procure Clerk of Works Services through an open competition process. This procurement process, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, is aimed at ensuring compliance and quality in new build construction and rehabilitation works. The tender, titled "Framework for Clerk of Works Services", falls under the engineering and construction-related services industry categories. Important dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th November 2025 at 12:00 PM, with an enquiry period ending on 30th October 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1st December 2025 and end on 1st December 2027. The process will follow a framework agreement method with a maximum of three participants and no reopening of competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in engineering and construction, particularly those with expertise in Clerks of Works services. Businesses capable of ensuring adherence to contract specifications, client requirements, and legislative standards will find this tender well-suited to their skills. As the contract will be awarded based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) criteria with a 40% quality and 60% price weighting, companies providing high-quality services at competitive prices are ideally positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The framework's nature allows for sustainable business growth through engagement in long-term projects, maximizing both financial and industry experience gained over the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Framework for Clerk of Works Services

Notice Description

The Clerks of Works will represent the interests of Arbour during New Build construction and/or Rehabilitation Works by ensuring site operations and construction works comply with relevant contract documents, client requirements, and all current legislation and are delivered to specification on time and on budget

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062954-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@arbourhousing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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