--- title: "CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR SOCIAL HOUSING AT DRUMGULLION, ARMAGH ROAD, NEWRY." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ee45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ee45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ee45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ee45.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RADIUS HOMES LTD" published: "2023-08-09" --- # CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR SOCIAL HOUSING AT DRUMGULLION, ARMAGH ROAD, NEWRY. Buyer: RADIUS HOMES LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ee45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ee45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ee45.json) ## Summary The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is Radius Homes Ltd, which is a body governed by public law in the UK, specifically in Holywood. The title of the tender is "Construction Project for Social Housing at Drumgullion, Armagh Road, Newry." The procurement falls under the works category and involves the construction of 27 social housing units in Newry, Northern Ireland. The contract is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of September 11, 2023. The contract value is £4.6 million, and the expected start date for the project is by March 2024 after a duration of approximately 18 months from the award date. This tender for the construction of social housing units in Newry presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those involved in building multi-dwelling structures and individual houses. Companies specialising in building construction work, construction work for houses, and multi-dwelling buildings construction work are well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this contract is selective, following a restricted procedure. Interested businesses can find further details and submit their bids electronically or in writing by accessing the submission information provided. The tender invites businesses to contribute towards the development of 22 General Needs Houses, 2 General Needs Apartments, and 3 Wheelchair Houses, alongside associated infrastructure and amenities to meet specific design and sustainability criteria. ## Notice The proposed construction works contract is for a residential development of 27 social housing units on lands situated to the north of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW, south of towpath to Bessbrook River/Newry Canal and east of Damolly Retail Park. Development includes 22 General Needs Houses, 2 General Needs Apartments, 3 Wheelchair Houses, associated siteworks and drainage, roadways, footways, street lighting and provision of a sewage pumping station. It is expected ALL social housing units built under this contract will achieve Secured by Design and Lifetime Homes accreditation and will also achieve EPC Rating 'B'. This scheme has planning approval for the construction of 27 homes for social rent (LA07/2016/0631/F) and is pending approval for the amendment of the main access road leading into the site from Drumgullion Avenue (LA07/2023/2497/F). It is anticipated that the amended planning application will be approved before invitations to tender are issued in November 2023. The contract will be for approximately 18 months from date of award and is scheduled to start by March 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The proposed construction works contract is for a residential development of 27 social housing units on lands situated to the north of 78 Armagh Road, Newry, BT35 6PW, south of towpath to Bessbrook River/Newry Canal and east of Damolly Retail Park. Development includes 22 General Needs Houses, 2 General Needs Apartments, 3 Wheelchair Houses, associated siteworks and drainage, roadways, footways, street lighting and provision of a sewage pumping station. It is expected ALL social housing units built under this contract will achieve Secured by Design and Lifetime Homes accreditation and will also achieve EPC Rating 'B'. This scheme has planning approval for the construction of 27 homes for social rent (LA07/2016/0631/F) and is pending approval for the amendment of the main access road leading into the site from Drumgullion Avenue (LA07/2023/2497/F). It is anticipated that the amended planning application will be approved before invitations to tender are issued in November 2023. The contract will be for approximately 18 months from date of award and is scheduled to start by March 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023233-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,600,000 | | Lots value | £4,600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RADIUS HOMES LTD | | Locality | HOLYWOOD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses - 45211100 - Construction work for houses - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work ## Release History - 9 Aug 2023 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023233-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.radiushousing.org - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56795 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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