Scope
Description
The project is for the delivery of social housing units in NIHE North, South and Belfast Regions by means of a Land Design and Build Framework Agreement in which the Economic Operators provide the land, designs, and constructs the scheme for Alpha Housing in accordance with the DfC Housing Association Guide, Employer's requirements and Statutory Body requirements.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Developer who has submitted the Most Advantageous Tender will be ranked first on the Framework Agreement and as such this Framework Member will be first placed to be awarded any Development Agreements called-off under the Framework. The remaining Framework Members will be ranked according to their Quality and Price weightings at the tender phase, i.e. 2nd and 3rd place.
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to directly award a Development Agreement to Framework Operators that have planning permission and are ready to begin construction.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Alpha Housing (Northern Ireland) Limited
- Companies House: NP000394
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLWY-4992-WRGL
6 Edgewater Road
Belfast
BT3 9JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland