Tender

PRN25050 Redevelopment of Choice Housing Ireland Headquarters at May Street, Belfast

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LTD

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Ltd is initiating a tender for the redevelopment of its headquarters at May Street, Belfast, as part of an active procurement process. The project involves the comprehensive refurbishment of existing office and commercial spaces into a modern office headquarters. Located at 31-41 May Street, this undertaking is classified under building and commercial construction work, with a total procurement value of GBP 5,100,000. The process currently resides in the tender stage, employing a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 24th November 2025, with the enquiry period concluding on 17th November 2025. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by 7th April 2026, with a completion date slated for 3rd May 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in construction and refurbishment projects. Firms specialising in delivering high-quality, modern office facilities will find this project aligned with their capabilities. The procurement method allows for a competitive yet structured environment where submissions will be evaluated on a balance of price, quality, and social value. Up to six businesses will be shortlisted from initial submissions for further tendering, making this an excellent chance for companies seeking to engage in high-profile construction work in Northern Ireland. Businesses with a strong track record in efficient and innovative construction work are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN25050 Redevelopment of Choice Housing Ireland Headquarters at May Street, Belfast

Notice Description

The contract is for the external and internal refurbishment of existing office and commercial buildings into a new combined office headquarters for Choice Housing Ireland. The site is located at 31-41 May Street, Belfast and is comprised of existing Choice offices (Leslie Morrell House) at 37-41 May Street and the vacant Choice owned adjoining commercial building at 31-35 May Street (formerly occupied by Kennedy Recruitment). The works will deliver high quality, efficient and modern office accommodation to meet the diverse needs of staff and the organisation's departmental needs. Further details of the the works can be found in the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069468-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 3 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@choice-housing.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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