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COMPETITIVE LAND, DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACT WITHIN NEWTOWNABBEY - FEB 26

NORTH BELFAST HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Belfast Housing Association is conducting a procurement process titled "Competitive Land, Design and Build Contract within Newtownabbey - Feb 26," focused on the construction industry within the United Kingdom. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage, requiring interested parties to submit their proposals by 9th March 2026. The aim is to develop multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses within postcode areas BT36 and BT37. The total value of the contract is estimated at £3,500,000. Potential contractors must adhere to the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide and provide detailed site proposals, including site size and confirmation of ownership. The enquiry period ends on 26th February 2026, and electronic submission is facilitated via the ETenders Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and development businesses to achieve substantial growth by securing a prestigious contract with the North Belfast Housing Association. Given the requirement for comprehensive land, design, and build services, companies with expertise in architectural design, construction, and site development, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers an open competition, allowing businesses to leverage their innovative solutions and experience in meeting high standards of quality and price. Moreover, successful tenderers can expand their portfolio within the dynamic Northern Irish housing market, fostering long-term business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

COMPETITIVE LAND, DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACT WITHIN NEWTOWNABBEY - FEB 26

Notice Description

The contract(s) are for the provision of Land, Design and Build contract(s) within the boundaries of postcode areas BT36 and BT37. Tenderers must provide land, design and construct and ensure completion of scheme(s) for the contracting authority, in this case the contracting Authority is North Belfast Housing Association trading as NB Housing. Units developed using this procurement method are required to meet the Department for Communities (DfC) Housing Association Guide, and, more generally the Employers Requirements and Statutory requirements. Tenderers are expected to provide information on their proposed sites. Site size, proposed numbers of units, confirmation of ownership, etc. Tenderers are also required to provide detail into the proposal for the site(s). Further information on the requirements is included in the Memorandum of Information issued as part of the procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013833-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

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

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 1-2 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
NORTH BELFAST HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
David Erskine
Contact Email
info@nb-housing.org
Contact Phone
+44 2890 351131

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 7EQ
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
Ardoyne
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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