Provision of Competitive Land, Design and Build Framework for Derry City and Strabane Council Area
Description: 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.
Summary: Arbour Housing Ltd, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is spearheading a procurement process for a comprehensive Design and Build Framework in the Derry City and Strabane Council Area. The tender focuses on the delivery of social housing units in the NIHE Belfast, North, and South Regions. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 12th January 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 16th January 2026. This open competition is governed by a framework agreement with projected values up to GBP 4,400,000, emphasizing architectural and construction services. The contract period is slated to commence on 2nd March 2026, extending to 1st March 2028, with possible renewal for an additional two years.