Spring National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)
£50 non-refundable deposit — Spring National 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 nuc UK today — a £50 deposit secures May delivery.
Spring National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)
Our spring nucs for sale UK are supplied on six National frames in a Paynes poly nuc for reliable build-up as the season starts. Ideal for beekeepers who want to expand through May and early summer.
Choose a UK-mated Buckfast queen (calm, productive) or a Carniolan queen (rapid spring growth, excellent honey yield). All colonies are health-checked and raised to UK standards.
Perfect for beekeepers in Dorset and across the UK searching for a dependable 6 frame nuc for sale with May availability.
Why Choose Our Spring Nucs?
- ✔ Spring start — build steadily through May and June.
- ✔ Queen choice — Buckfast (calm, steady) or Carniolan (rapid build-up).
- ✔ 6-frame spring nuc — Paynes poly nuc with feeder & travel screen (6 frame nuc for sale spec).
- ✔ Free delivery or collection — Dorset hand-delivery, UK courier, or collection by arrangement.
What You’ll Receive
- 1 × Spring National 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 × National 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 nucs (from April). Need later? See our Summer 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 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 Nucs
What’s the difference between a spring nuc and an overwintered nuc?
Spring nucs are created in-season and build progressively through May–June. Overwintered nucs have already come through winter and typically build faster in early spring.
When will my spring nuc be ready?
Spring 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.
Are these National or Langstroth frames?
This product is National format. For Flow Hive options, see our Langstroth nucs.
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 nuc is 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.
