Professional Services (all stages from survey through to completion of works on site) in relation to Braniel Wilson Masonry Repairs

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2026 at 11:28

Award

12 May 2026 at 11:31

TenderUpdate

15 Jan 2026 at 13:39

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive, located in Belfast, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Professional Services (all stages from survey through to completion of works on site) in relation to Braniel Wilson Masonry Repairs". This contract falls under the services category and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement process, initiated using an open procedure, concluded with the signing of the contract on 22 May 2026. The contract spans from 22 May 2026 to 20 April 2029, with the potential for additional purchases during the contract period. The services location is the Braniel Estate, and the procurement followed the legal framework established under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the architectural and engineering sectors. The awarded contract, valued at £263,004 net, involved appointing W H Stephens Limited, an SME based in Belfast, as the supplier due to their expertise in civil, structural, and quantity surveying services. Businesses possessing similar qualifications in multi-disciplinary consultancy services would find opportunities in participating in tenders like this, promoting growth through government contracts. The alignment with CPV codes such as architectural and engineering consultancy highlights prospects for firms specialising in these fields.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Professional Services (all stages from survey through to completion of works on site) in relation to Braniel Wilson Masonry Repairs

Notice Description

To appoint a suitably qualified and competent multi-disciplinary team to carry out services including, but not limited to survey, management of works on site, through to agreement of final account and defects period, in relation to Wilson Masonry Repairs located in Braniel Estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Contract is non-exclusive, i.e. the Contracting Authority may procure the Service(s) / Works via other procurement routes throughout the term of this Contract, with no guarantee as to any volume whatsoever.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£263,004 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£263,004 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 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
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
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
BT2 8PB
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W H STEPHENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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