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title: "Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059cc6"
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buyer: "ARBOUR HOUSING LTD"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions

Buyer: ARBOUR HOUSING LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059cc6

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## Summary

Arbour Housing Ltd, a public authority under sub-central government classification, is inviting tenders under the competitive land, design, and build framework for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) in Belfast and its North and South regions. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves the construction of social housing units and is managed under an open procedure. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Portadown, this project adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 14 October 2025 and a tender submission deadline by 24 October 2025. The contract period is set to run from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2028, with a potential for a two-year extension and a budget value of £20,000,000. The framework agreement will include a maximum of six participants without reopening competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in construction, architecture, engineering, and inspection services, particularly those capable of managing design and build projects within specified regulations. Suitable candidates would demonstrate proficiency in delivering high-quality housing while meeting price criteria weighting heavily at 60% against a 40% quality weighting. The comprehensive nature of this framework agreement allows successful businesses to establish long-term relationships with Arbour Housing Ltd and gain a foothold in the Northern Irish housing market. The substantial budget and potential for contract renewal provide lucrative opportunities for business growth and portfolio expansion. Businesses aiming to submit tenders must ensure electronic submissions adhere to requirements via the eTendersNI platform, with all communications conducted in English.

## Notice

The project is for the delivery of social housing units in NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions by means of a Design and Build Framework Agreement in which the Economic Operators provide the land, designs, and constructs the scheme for Arbour Housing in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide, Employer's requirements and Statutory Body requirements. The units can be delivered over a number of sites or on one site. In the interests of providing an efficient housing management service, any one site must not provide less than 5 units.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Framework Agreement may be extended for 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063776-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | ARBOUR HOUSING LTD |
| Locality | PORTADOWN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT62 3EN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Killycomain |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 13:38 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063776-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 08:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057562-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063776-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057562-2025
  18th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arbourhousing.org
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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