Tender

Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for all NIHE Regions

ALPHA HOUSING (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Alpha Housing (Northern Ireland) Limited is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for all NIHE Regions". This opportunity falls under the industry categories of construction work and architectural, engineering and inspection services. The contracting process is at the Tender stage with submissions due by 19th January 2026. Located in the Northern Ireland regions, including North, South and Belfast, this project involves a framework agreement for constructing social housing units. The procurement method is open and will be managed without reopening competition, valuing the project at GBP 60,000,000 gross (GBP 50,000,000 net). Enquiries related to the tender should be submitted by 12th January 2026, and the award period concludes on 17th February 2026.

This tender offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in design-build projects for social housing. Companies equipped to provide land acquisition, architectural design, and construction services will find this framework appealing. The structure of the agreement favours businesses who not only demonstrate pricing competitiveness but also excel in quality deliverables. Such tenders provide potential growth avenues for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the UK public sector by establishing a strong presence in Northern Ireland’s housing development projects. Businesses ready with planning permissions and construction readiness could benefit significantly from the direct award prerogative.

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Notice Title

Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for all NIHE Regions

Notice Description

The project is for the delivery of social housing units in NIHE North, South and Belfast Regions by means of a Land Design and Build Framework Agreement in which the Suppliers provide the land, designs, and constructs the scheme for Alpha Housing in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide, Employer's requirements and Statutory Body requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084875-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 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
ALPHA HOUSING (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
development@alphahousingni.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9JQ
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
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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