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Framework for Clerk of Works Services

ARBOUR HOUSING LTD

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Arbour Housing Ltd, a Northern Irish sub-central government public authority based in Portadown, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Clerk of Works Services." The tender, governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, focuses on engineering and construction-related services for new build construction and rehabilitation works, ensuring compliance with relevant contract documents and delivery on time and budget. The procurement method was direct, without competition, and the framework agreement type was closed. The contract period runs from 6th March 2026 to 10th December 2027. This tender, classified under services, was below the threshold, indicating a simplified procurement strategy.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and engineering services. The successful suppliers, including Construction Supervisory Services, Moore MacDonald & Partners, and Hickton Quality Control Limited, are well-suited to deliver the clerks of works services required for Arbour Housing Ltd’s projects. SME companies with expertise in construction supervision and engineering can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the Northern Irish market, contributing to improved site operations and compliance with legislative requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Clerk of Works Services

Notice Description

The Clerks of Works will represent the interests of Arbour during New Build construction and/or Rehabilitation Works by ensuring site operations and construction works comply with relevant contract documents, client requirements, and all current legislation and are delivered to specification on time and on budget

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06633a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 10 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARBOUR HOUSING LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTADOWN
Postcode
BT62 3EN
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Killycomain
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORY SERVICES

HICKTON QUALITY CONTROL

MOORE MACDONALD & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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