Tender

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

ALPHA HOUSING (NORTHERN IRELAND) LIMITED

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24 Dec 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Alpha Housing (Northern Ireland) Limited is overseeing a procurement process for a "Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for all NIHE Regions," focused on the construction sector in the UK, specifically Northern Ireland. This process aims to deliver social housing units across the NIHE North, South, and Belfast Regions. The tender is currently active and follows an open procurement procedure, with a framework agreement structure. Interested parties should note significant dates, with the tender period ending on 19th January 2026, and any queries needing submission by 12th January 2026. The total estimated contract value is £60 million, and the award period concludes on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and architectural sectors, especially those with expertise in land acquisition, design, and build projects within social housing frameworks. The framework agreement is designed to prioritise the most advantageous tender submissions, which are evaluated based on a balance of 60% price and 40% quality. This offers a competitive advantage to firms that can leverage both cost-efficiency and high-quality deliverables. Companies with comprehensive planning permissions and readiness for construction are particularly well-suited to succeed under this procurement framework, which could significantly boost their portfolios and market presence.

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Notice Information

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 Economic Operators 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086180-2025
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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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