Tender

Competitive Land, Design And Build Bessbrook

ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ark Housing Association involves an open tender titled "Competitive Land, Design And Build Bessbrook". This tender is focused on the provision of new build social housing in Bessbrook, Northern Ireland, under the works category. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14th November 2025. Interested economic operators are tasked to supply land, design, and construct between 30 to 60 properties, complying with various design standards and statutory requirements. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions, with inquiries accepted until 31st October 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in construction, land development, and design services. Firms with a proven track record in delivering high-quality housing projects that meet strict statutory and regulatory standards would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the weighting criteria of 70% price and 30% quality indicate a balanced emphasis on cost-effectiveness and service excellence, favouring companies that offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Participation in this tender could enable businesses to secure a long-term contract running till March 2029, thereby establishing a lasting presence in the Northern Irish housing sector.

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Notice Title

Competitive Land, Design And Build Bessbrook

Notice Description

Ark Housing Association seeks to appoint successful Economic Operator (s) to provide Land, Design and Build projects in Bessbrook for the provision of new build social housing. This will include the supply of land, design and construction of homes to meet statutory requirements, DfC Housing Association Guide and regulatory requirements and Ark Housing Association design standards and performance specifications. The competition seeks a minimum of 30 properties up to a maximum of 60.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064322-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@charitycommisionni.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1XX
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
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

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