PRN26117 Antrim Area Land, Design and Build - Maple and May Affordable Rent

Choice Housing, acting on behalf of Maple and May, is seeking developers for a land, design, and build project to deliver affordable rent housing in the Antrim area. This initiative is part of the Department for Communities (DfC) Affordable Rent Programme and involves the supply of land and the construction of properties. Each successful supplier may provide up to 20 units, though the total number of dwellings will depend on the quality of submissions and available DfC funding. The estimated total value of the contract is 4,750,000 GBP excluding VAT, with an estimated performance period running from February 15, 2027, to February 28, 2029. All developments must comply with the DfC Homes for Intermediate Rent Design Standards, statutory planning permissions, and building control approvals, as well as the specific design standards and employer requirements set by Maple and May. The procurement process uses a weighted evaluation system where the price submission accounts for 70 percent and the quality of the design element accounts for 30 percent of the award decision. Interested parties must submit their electronic tenders via the eTendersNI portal by the deadline of November 27, 2026, at 12:00pm.