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title: "Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b65b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARBOUR HOUSING LTD"
published: "2026-06-16"
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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-06b65b

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## Summary

Arbour Housing Ltd, a public authority under sub-central government and governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, is seeking proposals for a Design and Build Framework Agreement to develop social housing units in NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions. The procurement is in the tender stage as per the open procedure method. With a budget of £20 million, the project requires land provision, design, and construction to meet the Department for Communities Housing Association Guide, Employer's requirements, and statutory body standards. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 27th July 2026, with an enquiry period concluding on 22nd July 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026, lasting until 31st August 2028, with a potential extension for another 24 months.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in construction and architectural services, particularly those skilled in building construction, engineering, and inspection services. Firms with capabilities in land sourcing, innovative design, and efficient construction frameworks are well-suited to compete. The open procedure allows for wide competition, providing a platform for businesses to demonstrate quality and competitive pricing. As a significant housing project, it offers a chance for growth and reputation building within the public sector housing market in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The project is for the delivery of social housing units in NIHE Belfast, North and South Regions (all of NI) 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: Framework Agreement may be extended by a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056831-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 16:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056831-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056831-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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