Tender

Design and Build Contract Commercial Road, Banbridge

ARBOUR HOUSING LTD

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Arbour Housing Ltd, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Design and Build Contract Commercial Road, Banbridge." The procurement involves the construction of 19 houses and 24 apartments in Banbridge, with a focus on residential units and building construction work. This open competition process, which falls below the procurement threshold, invites submissions until 9th July 2026. The inquiry period closes on 3rd July 2026, with the contract period running from 3rd August 2026 to 26th February 2027. Situated in the Banbridge area, the project requires adherence to specific accreditation standards and guidelines set by the Department for Communities and Arbour's Design Guide.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in residential development and holding capabilities within the realm of building construction. With a focus on securing industry-standard accreditations like 'Secured By Design' and 'Lifetime Homes,' companies with experience in such specifications are well-suited to participate. The project's open competition format encourages diverse participation, making it an attractive proposition for both established companies and rising businesses looking to expand their portfolio in Northern Ireland. Interested parties should utilise the electronic submission method via eTendersNI for their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build Contract Commercial Road, Banbridge

Notice Description

The Contract is for the complete design and build of residential housing units, specifically the completion of the 19 houses along and off Meeting House Road, Banbridge and the construction 24 Apartments along Scarva Road, Banbridge, including all associated external works, siteworks, utilities, drainage and any required interfaces with the wider development. All the units built under this contract must have 'Secured By Design' and 'Lifetime Homes' accreditation and meet the requirements outlined in the Department for Communities' (DfC) Design Guide and Arbour's Design Guide.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054709-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 26 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
ARBOUR HOUSING 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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