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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

Ark Housing Association is seeking to engage a partner through an open competition for their "Competitive Land, Design and Build East Belfast" project. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves providing land, designing, and building new social housing in East Belfast, Northern Ireland. This opportunity falls under the construction work industry category, and interested parties need to submit their tenders by 21 August 2026. Enquiries regarding the tender must be submitted by 14 August 2026 via electronic means. The initiative is classified as a public undertaking under Northern Irish devolved regulations, guided by the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for construction firms specialising in housing projects. It is particularly suited for those capable of delivering land acquisition as well as design and building services. Firms within the construction industry, especially those with experience in public sector social housing, can benefit from participating in this project. With a scope ranging from the construction of 5 to 30 properties, companies with robust project management and resource capabilities can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a working relationship with a prominent public sector buyer. The procurement method being 'Below threshold - open competition' allows for wide participation, facilitating competitive entry into the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Competitive Land, Design and Build East Belfast

Notice Description

Ark Housing Association seeks to appoint successful economic operator (s) to provide Land, Design and Build projects in East Belfast for the provision of new build social housing. This will include the supply of land, design and construction of homes to meet statutory requirements, DfC Housing Association Guide and regulatory requirements and Ark Housing Association design standards and performance specifications. The competition seeks a minimum of 5 properties up to a maximum of 30.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067536-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2029 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
ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION
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 7ET
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
Musgrave
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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