Dorset Poly Spring Langstroth Nucleus Colony - 2026 Delivery
£50 non-refundable deposit — Spring Langstroth Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen). Pre-order now for May. Total price £330 with free mainland UK delivery or collection. Remaining balance payable by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection.
Buy your spring Langstroth nuc UK today — a £50 deposit secures May delivery. The easiest way to get Flow Hive bees for sale UK that drop straight into your brood box.
Spring Langstroth Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)
Our spring Langstroth nucs for sale UK are supplied on six Langstroth frames in a Paynes poly nuc — ideal for Flow Hive and Langstroth equipment. Built in-season for steady growth through May and early summer.
This Langstroth nucleus colony for sale UK fits directly into Flow Hive brood boxes and comes with a UK-mated Buckfast (calm, productive) or Carniolan queen (vigorous build-up). All colonies are health-checked and raised to UK standards.
Perfect if you’re expanding a Flow Hive setup and want a reliable 6 frame Langstroth nuc with May availability.
Why Choose Our Spring Langstroth Nucs?
- ✔ Spring start — build steadily through May and June.
- ✔ Flow Hive compatible — Langstroth frames for direct transfer.
- ✔ 6-frame spring nuc — Paynes poly nuc with feeder & travel screen.
- ✔ Free delivery or collection — Dorset hand-delivery, UK courier, or collection by arrangement.
What You’ll Receive
- 1 × Spring Langstroth nucleus colony of bees
- 1 × Paynes 6-frame poly nuc box with feeder & ventilated travel screen
- 1 × UK-mated queen — Buckfast or Carniolan (marked)
- 6 × Langstroth frames, including:
- Frames of brood in all stages
- Frames of pollen and capped honey stores
Availability
Available for May delivery. We will contact you 2–4 weeks in advance to confirm availability, agree a delivery or collection date, and issue your final invoice. The remaining balance must be paid by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection.
Need earlier bees? See our Overwintered Langstroth nucs (from April). Need later? See our Summer Langstroth nucs (from June).
Delivery & Collection Options
- Free Dorset hand-delivery — by our beekeepers to any postcode in Dorset (dates arranged in advance).
- Free mainland UK delivery — secure packaging via Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1 pm.
- Collection by arrangement — collect directly from our Dorset base at a time agreed with us.
Many customers searching for “spring Langstroth nucs for sale near me” choose our free local delivery or collection, while those further afield use our free next-day UK courier service.
FAQs — Spring Langstroth Nucs
Are these suitable for Flow Hive?
Yes — they’re supplied on Langstroth frames and fit directly into Flow Hive brood boxes.
When will my spring Langstroth nuc be ready?
Spring Langstroth nucs are usually ready from May. We will contact you 2–4 weeks before your nuc is ready to agree a delivery or collection date and issue your final invoice. The remaining balance must be paid by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection.
Spring vs overwintered — what’s the difference?
Spring nucs are created in-season and build progressively through May–June. Overwintered nucs have survived winter and usually build faster earlier in spring.
National vs Langstroth — which should I buy?
Match your equipment. Flow Hive users need Langstroth frames; most UK standard hives take National frames.
Payment Terms & Deposits
A £50 deposit per nucleus colony is required at the time of ordering to secure your bees. All deposits for nucleus colonies are non-refundable, as each colony is specifically raised and allocated to your order.
We will contact you 2–4 weeks before your nucs are ready to confirm progress, agree a delivery or collection date, and issue your final invoice.
The remaining balance must be paid in full by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection. Bees cannot be dispatched or released without cleared funds.
- 6 x DN4 frames of bees (with a minimum of 3 frames containing brood in all stages - BIAS)
- 1 x Queen as per the description.
- 1 x Paynes Poly Nucleus with a ventilated lid and side feeder less than 8 months old
- All frames and foundation less than 12 months old, marked green to indicate year they were put into service
All Paynes Nucs come with free shipping included.
We use 24-hour Royal Mail Special Delivery (Pre 1pm) with Signature REQUIRED.
Nucs are guaranteed to arrive alive. Please note, this service cannot deliver through a letterbox.
Nucs are expected to arrive the day AFTER dispatch. However, we cannot guarantee the exact day or time of delivery.
We guarantee the live arrival of your nucs.
Please ensure your address is 100% accurate. We are not liable for failed deliveries due to incorrect addresses or if you are unavailable to sign for your delivery.
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