Dorset Poly Summer Langstroth Nucleus Colony - 2026 Delivery
£50 non-refundable deposit — Summer Langstroth Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen). Pre-order now for June. 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 summer Langstroth nuc UK today — secure June delivery and a simple route to Flow Hive bees for sale UK.
Summer Langstroth Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)
Our summer Langstroth nucs for sale UK are supplied on six Langstroth frames in a Paynes poly nuc. A great option for expanding colonies through June–July and preparing for winter — fits Flow Hive brood boxes.
This Langstroth nucleus colony for sale UK includes a UK-mated Buckfast (calm, productive) or Carniolan queen (strong expansion, excellent forage response). All colonies are health-checked and raised to UK standards.
Ideal for Flow Hive setups wanting a dependable 6 frame Langstroth nuc with June availability.
Why Choose Our Summer Langstroth Nucs?
- ✔ Summer build — expand through June–July and set up for winter.
- ✔ Flow Hive compatible — Langstroth frames for direct transfer.
- ✔ 6-frame summer 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 × Summer 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 June 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.
Want earlier bees? See our Spring Langstroth nucs (from May) or Overwintered Langstroth nucs (from April).
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 “summer 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 — Summer Langstroth Nucs
Is the deposit refundable?
No. Deposits for nucleus colonies are non-refundable, as colonies are specifically raised and allocated to each order.
Do these fit Flow Hive brood boxes?
Yes — supplied on Langstroth frames for direct installation into Flow Hive brood boxes, ideal for Flow Hive bees for sale UK searches.
When will my summer Langstroth nuc be ready?
Summer Langstroth nucs are usually ready from June. We will contact you 2–4 weeks before they are ready to agree a delivery or collection date and issue your final invoice. The remaining balance is paid by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery.
Will a summer nuc be strong enough to overwinter?
Yes, with good management — ensure adequate feed, a healthy queen, and timely varroa control to build sufficient late-summer stores and brood.
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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