Summer National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)
£50 non-refundable deposit — Summer National 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 nuc UK today — a £50 deposit secures June delivery.
Summer National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)
Our summer nucs for sale UK are supplied on six National frames in a Paynes poly nuc. A great option for building colonies through summer dearth and preparing for winter.
Choose a UK-mated Buckfast queen (calm, productive) or a Carniolan queen (vigorous growth, excellent forage response). All colonies are health-checked and raised to UK standards.
Ideal for beekeepers in Dorset and across the UK who want a reliable 6 frame nuc for sale with June availability.
Why Choose Our Summer Nucs?
- ✔ Summer build — expand steadily through June–July.
- ✔ Queen choice — Buckfast (calm, steady) or Carniolan (strong expansion).
- ✔ 6-frame summer 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 × Summer 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 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 nucs (from May) or Overwintered 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 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 Nucs
What’s the difference between a summer nuc and a spring nuc?
Summer nucs are created later in the season and grow through June–July. Spring nucs are available from May and start building earlier in the season.
When will my summer nuc be ready?
Summer nucs are usually ready from June. 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 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.
