Tender

PRN25070

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

Choice Housing Ireland Limited, a sub-central government public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is seeking to appoint a main contractor for a development project at Tower Street, Belfast. This tender involves construction works to deliver 20 units of mixed accommodation, consisting of 4 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom general needs houses. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, facilitated through a competitive, flexible procedure. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 16 January 2026, and the award period concludes by 30 March 2026. As a high-profile project, this development falls under the 'works' category, with an estimated gross value of £5.4 million. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically with supporting documents verifying their financial and professional credentials, assessed on a pass/fail basis.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in large-scale residential construction projects within the construction industry. With a projected contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, it is well-suited for contractors with solid health and safety accreditation and proven technical expertise. The procurement method involves selective competition, with initial financial and accreditation checks followed by a weighted scoring system for shortlisting. Given the procurement method details and assessment criteria focused on the Most Advantageous Tender, businesses offering competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality standards stand a substantial chance of success. This development not only offers a robust opportunity for business growth but also contributes positively to the housing infrastructure in Belfast.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRN25070

Notice Description

Choice Housing wishes to appoint a main contractor to undertake new build construction works to deliver a development of 20 no. units at the above location to deliver the following mix of accommodation: * 4 no. 3 person 2 bedroom General Needs houses * 16 no. 5 person 3 bedroom General Needs houses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079103-2025
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

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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 LIMITED
Contact Name
via etendersni.gov.uk
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Further Information

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