Competitive Land Design and Build Contract within NIHE Area Waterside, Derry, Northern Ireland 10-30 Units

WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

15 May 2026 at 12:02

PlanningUpdate

15 May 2026 at 07:37

Planning

13 May 2026 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Woven Housing Association Ltd, based in Belfast, is seeking to appoint developers for a competitive land design and build contract in the Waterside area of Derry, Northern Ireland. The procurement focuses on the construction of 10 to 30 social housing units, with a preference for a single-site solution. Currently in the tender stage, the process adopts a selective procurement method through a Competitive flexible procedure. Significant deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 12 June 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 5 June 2026. The procurement falls under the works category and is guided by the Northern Irish devolved regulations and the UK legal framework, projected to reach an award by 30 October 2026.

This tender represents an attractive growth opportunity for developers and construction firms specialising in site development, building construction, and architectural services. Businesses with the capacity to provide land, design, construct, and manage projects in accordance with statutory requirements are well-suited to compete. With the contract valued at approximately £4.68 million gross, this project offers substantial economic prospects for those adept in delivering efficient social housing solutions and adhering to high-quality standards and competitive pricing. The phased procurement process, including potential negotiations and final tender stages, provides further opportunities for skilled firms to distinguish themselves and secure this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Competitive Land Design and Build Contract within NIHE Area Waterside, Derry, Northern Ireland 10-30 Units

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint developers to provide land for the development of social housing. The Contracting Authority seeks land in Waterside, Derry, Northern Ireland. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, the Contracting Authority will not consider Sites which provide more than 30 units or less than 10 units. Preferably units are to be delivered at a single Site, however, adjacent sites maybe considered. The Contract(s) is (are) for the provision of land for design and build contracts in Northern Ireland. Suppliers must provide the land, design, construct and ensure completion of the scheme for the Contracting Authority in accordance with the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide, the Contracting Authority's requirements, and statutory body requirements.

Planning Information

A number of potential developers / land owners were consulted on the availability of sites for our requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044892-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45111291 - Site-development work

45210000 - Building construction work

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 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
WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5NW
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
Upper Malone
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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