Planning

Competitive Land Design and Build Contract within NIHE Area Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland 15-30 Units

WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS

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13 May 2026 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Competitive Land Design and Build Contract within NIHE Area Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland 15-30 Units" is currently in the planning stage. Managed by Woven Housing Associations, a public undertaking based in Belfast, this tender involves the development of social housing within the specified area. The project seeks land for construction, aiming for housing units between 15 to 30 on a single site. Procurement falls under the works category, with key milestones such as preliminary market engagement already met. The planned contract period is from 30th October 2026 to 27th October 2028, providing a substantial window for project completion.

This tender presents notable opportunities for developers and construction firms, especially those specialising in site-development work, building construction, and architectural services. Companies capable of providing land, as well as overseeing the design, construction, and completion of the housing scheme, would find this contract promising. The involvement of statutory body requirements and alignment with the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide adds a layer of complexity ideal for experienced firms seeking to expand their portfolio in Northern Ireland's social housing sector. With a gross value of £5,280,000, it offers substantial financial potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Competitive Land Design and Build Contract within NIHE Area Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland 15-30 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 Ballymena, Northern Ireland. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, the Contracting Authority will not consider Sites which provide less than 15 units or more than 30 units. The units must be delivered at a single Site. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044105-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOVEN HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS
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

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