PRN26116 Bangor Area Land, Design and Build - Maple and May

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Choice Housing Ireland Limited involves a tender titled "PRN26116 Bangor Area Land, Design and Build - Maple and May." It aims to appoint developers for providing competitive land, design, and build works in the Bangor area, focusing on affordable rent projects under the Department for Communities' Affordable Rent Programme. Located in Belfast, United Kingdom, this procurement belongs to the industry category of building construction and architectural services. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a procurement method classified as below-threshold open competition. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 on 22nd July 2026, while enquiries can be entertained until 15th July 2026. Contracts stemming from this process may commence on 21st August 2026 and run until 21st August 2028, with a total gross value of £3,500,000.

This tender provides a substantial business growth opportunity for developers specialising in building construction, architectural design, and related services, particularly those focusing on multi-dwelling buildings and affordable housing. Businesses that can deliver high-quality design and construction work while adhering to Maple and May's specific design standards will be well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, firms familiar with navigating Northern Irish devolved regulations and securing necessary planning permissions will find this an advantageous opportunity. Developers who meet the outlined criteria and can deliver competitive proposals will stand a chance to secure contracts, potentially covering multiple developments beyond the initial 20 units, subject to funding from the Department for Communities.

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Notice Title

PRN26116 Bangor Area Land, Design and Build - Maple and May

Notice Description

Maple and May seek to appoint Developer(s) to provide Competitive Land, Design and Build works opportunities in the Bangor area to deliver Affordable Rent projects as part of the Department for Communities (DfC) Affordable Rent Programme. This will include the supply of land and design and construction of properties to meet the DfC Homes for Intermediate Rent Design Standards and statutory requirements (e.g. Planning Permission, Building Control approval), as well as adhering to Maple and May's specific design and specification standards and the Employer's Requirements included in the precedent Sale and Development Agreement. The competition will seek developments of up to 20no. units from each potential supplier with the ability to award contracts to multiple Developers. Therefore, the output of the competition may exceed 20. units depending on the quantity and quality of tender submissions received. The number of dwellings provided for each project will be subject to funding support from DfC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059483-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

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

45211300 - Houses construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

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
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 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
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
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
BT1 4DN
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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